A premier Nashville session musician with over 20 years of experience recording and performing with award-winning artists.
Dan is an elite multi-instrumentalist and educator based in Nashville, Tennessee. Since moving to Music City in 1993, he has established himself as a top-tier session player and performer. Dan specializes in Acoustic and Electric Guitar, Slide Guitar, Mandolin, and Lap Steel, bringing a wealth of professional industry knowledge to every lesson.
His impressive resume includes touring and recording with a wide variety of artists, including The Wooten Brothers and various Grammy and CMA award winners. He has recorded at legendary Nashville studios such as Ocean Way and Sound Stage, and his work has been featured on television networks like NBC, CBS, and GAC.
Teaching since 1995, Dan offers a unique "Nashville style" approach to learning. Whether you want to master the Nashville Number System, perfect your slide technique, or build a solid foundation in music theory and improvisation, Dan provides a patient, professional, and highly effective learning environment for students of all ages and skill levels.
Dan teaches from a professional home studio in West Nashville (near Charlotte Pike and Old Hickory Blvd). The studio is fully equipped for high-level instruction and recording.
Travel: Dan is available for in-home lessons and travels up to 20 miles within the Nashville area.
We know that inviting an instructor into your life requires trust. That's why every instructor at Melody Music Studios, including Dan, goes through the strictest vetting process in the industry.