I have been teaching young people and adults how to play musical instruments for over 20 years. A lot of my students are well on their way to a rewarding future with music, some as professionals and others as hobbyists. In addition to being a teacher, I am also a professional performer who has worked in a wide variety of styles and I have a Masters degree in music composition and theory.
One of my main specialties is working with very young students and total beginners. There is a special skill to teaching young children that can only be developed through experience. For the older student, or the student who already has a musical background my specialty is helping you learn the styles that have always been of most interest to you. I can also help older students gain a broad understanding of music through some basic music theory.

My name is Rusty, and I want to share a bit about myself. I have been a Guitarist for 25 years. I teach what I've learned from years of selling and managing music stores, Building and repairing guitars, and working with other musicians on stage and in the studio, Whether you are considering lessons for your own pleasure or dream of performing in front of hundreds...(or thousands !) of people, I can take you there. I have played well over 2000 shows, both as a solo performer or in one of the many Bands I've played with over the years. You will not find a teacher who comes close to that kind of "real-world" experience. I want to give you the "whole picture", A student needs more than a teacher or critic, a student needs a mentor, A teacher willing, able, qualified and experienced ...not just teaching at a Music Store or "Academy". I can show you how to become a "guitar player" - not just how to "play the guitar". I have learned over the years to playing the...

I have played piano since age 5, saxophone since age 13, and guitar since age 15. I received a Bachelor of Music from the University of Memphis, a Masters of Education from Union, and have taught music for Memphis City Schools for the past 6 years.

I love and play a wide variety of music including Classical, Contemporary, Rock, Folk, and Praise & Worship music.