Scott Schwertfeger received his B.S. degree in Interdisciplinary Studies combining Music Performance and Music History from West Liberty State College, studying Classical Guitar technique with Dr. Nels Leonard, student and friend of Andres Segovia.  After completing his undergraduate studies, Scott was awarded a teaching assistantship at the University of Akron, where he received his M.M. in Music Performance in 1994, working closely with renowned guitarist and pedagogue Stephen Aron, who chairs the Guitar Departments at The University of Akron and Oberlin Conservatory of Music.  Throughout his undergraduate and graduate studies.

Scott has participated in Masterclasses with famed and renowned guitarists such as Sharon Isbin, John Holmquist, Ricardo Iznaola, and David Tannenbaum.  Scott has completed numerous projects and recordings since graduating  and has been featured in local and national radio and television broadcasts. He has also served on the faculties of the Cleveland Institute of Music and Bethany College as Lecturer and Teacher of Classical Guitar.