Teaches in: Guitar
About Me
I've been playing country guitar since my teenage years in Texas, drawn to the intricate sounds of fingerpicking and the soulful bends of pedal steel guitar. My passion for this genre has led me to explore every facet, from western swing to modern country styles.
My teaching approach is hands-on and step-by-step. We start with foundational chord structures and rhythm patterns, then move to melody lines and improvisation. You'll gain confidence to play in an ensemble or solo, with practical exercises that mirror real-world performance.
Expertise
Country Guitar Techniques
Fingerpicking Styles
Western Swing Guitar
Pedal Steel Guitar Emulation
Music Theory for Guitar
Improvisation
Rhythm Patterns
Ensemble Playing
Experience
Nashville Strings Studio
Lead Guitar InstructorCountry Roads Band
Guitarist and SongwriterMusic City Academy
Adjunct Guitar TeacherSelf-Employed
Private Guitar TutorAchievements
- Performed at the Grand Ole Opry with the Country Roads Band in 2020
- Taught over 300 students in country guitar techniques
- Released two instructional DVDs on country guitar styles
- Won the Texas State Guitar Competition in 2018
- Collaborated with Grammy-winning producer on a country album
- Developed an online course with 10,000+ subscribers
Teaching Impact
- 1 Course
- 4.65 Average Rating