Bryce Dessner

Bryce Dessner is constantly expanding his musical horizons. Whether it's as guitarist for the National, curator of the MusicNOW festival, producer, film scorer, or composer-in-residence, he's always involved in creating new music, drawing on diverse elements and influences, whether it's music of other cultures or styles. Much of his creative energy is sparked by collaborations with other musicians. Dessner and his twin brother Aaron have both played music since childhood. Bryce earned both his bachelor's and master's degree in music at Yale. The brothers joined with Bryan an...