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Taylor S.

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Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 8+

Teaching since 2016

Classical Guitar/Composition

Learn the Banjo from a Bluegrass Professional!

I have been playing banjo for more than 15 years, and performing professionally in varying capacities since 2005. I have been a teacher of all levels with the instrument for the past 7 years, and work to ensure that my students learn what they want to learn, and have the tools they need to relate to the musical world around them. With my passion for banjo, I have explored nearly every genre and what the instrument's role is within all of those. I specialize in teaching beginner-advanced students. It doesn't matter to me if you have never held a banjo, or if you are an advanced player wanting to take your playing into a new avenue, I am here to help!

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Location:

Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Tuesday

1:30 PM-4:30 PM

Thursday

10 AM-5 PM

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Pricing

30 minutes

$30

45 minutes

$45

60 minutes

$50

90 minutes

$75

About Taylor S.

5.0

(4)

Taylor has been involved in recording projects and/or shared stages with a variety of regional and national artists including Sierra Hull, Nicholas Jamerson (Sunday Best), Tiffany Williams, Britton Patrick Morgan (featured alongside David Roe and Darrell Scott), Hillhouse, Andy Frasco and the UN, the Kitchen Dwellers and Mama Said String Band. Taylor is no stranger to the regional and national music scene. A Nashville-based banjoist, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Taylor has been performing since 2006. He is steeped in bluegrass tradition, and while completing a degree in classical guitar and composition, he had the realization that his passion for music comes from the communication created by blending genres and getting to find the most impactful way to say something through his music. Taylor’s influences in bluegrass, classical, folk, and jazz musics meld together into a unique style that continues to grow and be influenced by music from all walks of life and parts of the world. Some of the artists that Taylor is most heavily inspired by include Bela Fleck, Bob Dylan, John Coltrane, Emily King, Maurice Ravel, Matt Menefee (Cadillac Sky), Edgar Meyer, John Prine, Joni Mitchell, Allison Brown, Joni Mitchell and Crooked Still. When not performing, Taylor loves to drink tea, cook, read, and stay involved within his community. He also loves to share the culture of Kentucky’s folk traditions through music education.

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4 Reviews

Elle

Teacher's studio

Taylor is an amazing teacher, he was able to make what used to be difficult concepts into easy to understand tools! Thank you Taylor!

Posted Jan 17, 2024

Glen Ashby, Louisville. Ky.

Teacher's studio

I've known Taylor for many years. He's been at my home many times as well. he a real stand up guy, I highly recommend him. I honestly do. top shelf banjo player,guitar player.

Posted Dec 5, 2023

Jack

Online

Taylor has been such an incredible teacher and wealth of knowledge while I'm learning to play the banjo. He meets you where you are at, but also allows you to guide the lessons in the direction you are most interested in. I really enjoy the way Taylor teaches the fundamentals in a way that is easy to grasp, and finds ways to make the very basics fun and engaging. He also is very encouraging for folks new to the instrument like myself! Can't recommend him enough!

Posted Feb 12, 2023

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Experience

Professional Musician

Aug, 2009 - Present

Self Employed

I have worked with a variety of artists on both live performances, and recordings. This freelance work has included classical residencies in Vermont, playing for people who have performed at Red Rocks and the Grand Ole Opry, and recording in professional and home studios for a variety of tracks in multiple genres. I currently am a hired gun in the Nashville area.

Multi-Instrumentalist

Aug, 2022 - Oct, 2022

Derby Dinner Playhouse

I was a multi-instrumentalist on Guitar and Banjo for the play Bright Star

Banjo and Guitar Instructor

Mar, 2017 - Oct, 2021

Louisville Folk School

I worked with groups and individuals of all ages and levels with multiple bluegrass instruments. I hosted jams, masterclasses, and performances when needed.

Education

Classical Guitar/Composition

Aug, 2012 - May, 2016

Western Kentucky University

Certifications

Certificate of Catholic Music Performance

Jul, 2010

St. Meinrad Archabbey

I did a summer intensive course on liturgical music at St. Meinrad Archabbey, learning the ins and outs of performance within the Catholic Church as well as structure of hymns and psalms

Affiliations

BMI

Apr, 2019

Broadcast Music Inc. was founded in 1939 by forward-thinkers who wanted to represent songwriters in emerging genres, like jazz, blues and country, and protect the public performances of their music. Operating on a non-profit-making basis, BMI is now the largest music rights organization in the U.S. and is still nurturing new talent and new music.

American Federation of Musicians

Aug, 2022

A labor union representing professional musicians in the United States and Canada. Founding in 1896 as the successor to the "National League of Musicians," the AFM is the largest organization in the world representing the interests of professional musicians.