Annette Kruisbrink (Amsterdam, 1958) studied the guitar and composition at the conservatory of Zwolle. Already at an early age she was interested in composing, which has resulted in producing over 200 compositions. She was commissioned by the NCRV (Dutch radio and television), Vereniging Huismuziek, Fonds voor de Scheppende Toonkunst, and many others. In addition to composing she performs regularly as a soloist and in duo with the mezzosoprano Franka van Essen. With the Belgian guitarist Arlette Ruelens she forms The Anido Guitar Duo. She currently teaches guitar at The Anido Guitar School in Emmeloord and contemporary music and ethno music at the Academy of Music in Zwolle, Holland. Twelve CD\'s with her compositions have been released.