About
I've been playing music for nearly 20 years. I'm a North Carolina native but now live in East Tennessee and have a bachelor's degree in traditional music from East Tennessee State University. I've taught both individual and group lessons in my own teaching studio and for camps like Coda Mountain Music Academy and the JAM (Junior Appalachian Musicians) academy . I love facilitating the joy of music to all ages and experience levels.
I'm laid back and focused on the student growing in their love of the music. Of course that means learning vital musical techniques and concepts but mostly it's about having fun. I try to have students playing tunes as quickly as possible and build upon their skills by teaching repertoire that they enjoy.