Who We Are

The Acoustic Musician’s Guild is a group of artists who perform, share, and promote the advancement of acoustic music and musicians in New Jersey, and we are based in Ocean County.

We welcome all levels of artists, beginner or accomplished, and we support one another.  We strive to educate through networking with music-related businesses, holding workshops on music education and songwriting. We help promote other open mics and music-related activities in the region.

The Acoustic Musicians Guild (AMG) was founded in 1996 by Frank Fotusky and is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization for the advancement of acoustic music. All donations are tax-deductible. The Board of Directors that oversees the club’s activities are voted in by its members yearly.

Board of Directors-2026

President: Denise Miller
Vice President: Bill Doerge
Secretary: Bonnie Leigh
Treasurer: Joe Wills

Our Mission

The mission of the Acoustic Musicians Guild, “AMG”, is to promote the advancement of acoustic music in all genres and among musicians. To create opportunities for the members to perform in public, to enhance the networking capabilities of its members with other musicians, businesses, and services. To encourage learning about music through workshops and meetings. To support our community, our musicians/members participate in charity events, which is voluntary.

Our Supporters

Paul Unkert Master Luthier “The Original Guitar Guy”