Andy received a Bachelor in Music from Ithaca College for Music Performance and minor in Composition in 2008. He continued to received his Masters in Music from Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN in 2012 for Music Performance, followed by earning a Doctorate in Music Performance and a minor in Music Theory from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC in 2016. While attending both graduate programs he served as a full-time graduate assistant in guitar (doctorate) and guitar/music theory (masters). Andy has been teaching since 2007, and along with teaching privately, he also teaches at a community music center and serves as adjunct faculty at an academy of music. Andy has performed around the southeast areas as a classical guitarist in solo and chamber settings, and his performances include the Charleston UU Candlelight concert series, the Jasper Artist of the Year awards (Columbia, SC), the Southern Guitar Festival, the Austin Peay State University Guitar Festival, and the ArtFields festival (Lake City, SC), as well as having performed as a musician aboard Holland America Cruise Lines as a solo and show/cocktail band guitarist. Andy offers classical, folk, jazz, fingerstyle, and rock styles, offering improv/ear training, harmony, and composition as well. Personality rating: easygoing yet energetic

Monthly Rates Below for Weekly Lessons, Regardless of 4 or 5 Weeks in a Month Instructor's Studio 30 min/week $125/month 45 min/week $175/month 60 min/week $225/month Student's home 30 min/week $155/month 45 min/week $205/month 60 min/week $255/month Andy has been teaching with Melody Music Studios since: 9/2/2016 Click/tap here to sign up with this instructor! Age: 30's.    Lessons offered in either student's home or instructor's studio.     East Asheville, near Beverly Rd and Avon Rd Travels up to 20 miles Studio description: Designated home studio approximately 21'x12 Skype lessons offered Waiting area provided (not separate) Group lessons offered Equipment: acoustic guitars (nylon and steel string), amplifiers, piano, basic portable recording equipment, chairs, and music/guitar stands This instructor teaches the following instrument(s) and categories: Ukulele Theory & improv Songwriting Guitar Bass (electric) Schedule below *Other times may be available. Please let us know if you need a time that is not listed, and we'll be happy to check with the instructor. Mon Check for avail Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Click for all customer reviews Our staff of music instructors believe music lessons should be fun, yet challenging. We offer styles and songs the student is interested in, while building a strong foundation of important fundamentals necessary for the musical education of each student. We believe the pace should be determined by the student and tailor lessons, whether learning for enjoyment or a career. Our hope is each student will learn for a lifetime of enjoyment!