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Sierra Hull
Bluegrass Mandolin
Sierra Hull is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and mandolinist known for her warm, intuitive approach to teaching. A multiple IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year, she helps students connect technique with personal expression to find their own voice on the instrument.
Tony Trischka
Banjo
Grammy-nominated artist and IBMA award winner Tony Trischka teaches with the precision of a scholar and the spirit of an explorer, blending tradition, curiosity, and clear instruction with a deep respect for personal expression. He is widely recognized as one of the most influential banjo players of all time.
Mike Marshall
Mandolin
Mike Marshall teaches with the heart of a musician and the mind of a craftsman, guiding players from fundamentals to full expression. A three-time Grammy nominee and world-renowned mandolinist, he’s performed with legends and inspires students across styles worldwide.
Allison de Groot
Clawhammer Banjo
Allison de Groot teaches with a thoughtful, musical approach that balances clarity in technique with creativity in rhythm, improvisation, and storytelling. Named 2023 Instrumentalist of the Year by the Americana Music Association, she inspires players to connect tradition with personal expression.
Noam Pikelny
Banjo
Noam Pikelny teaches with clarity and detail, breaking down complex ideas to build both technical command and musical awareness. A founding member of the Grammy-winning Punch Brothers and winner of the Steve Martin Prize, he inspires players to explore the banjo’s full expressive range.
Andy Hall
Reso Guitar & Lap Steel
A Grammy Award-winning resophonic guitarist and founding member of The Infamous Stringdusters, Andy Hall brings innovation and precision to a traditional instrument. His teaching emphasizes tone, slide technique, and rhythmic fundamentals, all while encouraging students to develop their own creative voice.
Alison Brown
On Banjo
Alison Brown teaches with a modern, holistic approach that blends fundamentals with creativity, helping players move from mechanics to true expression. A GRAMMY-winning banjoist, Compass Records co-founder, and trailblazer in fusing bluegrass, jazz, and folk, she inspires growth at every level.
Alex Hargreaves
Fiddle
Alex Hargreaves teaches with technical precision and creative exploration, guiding students toward self-expression and musical awareness. A touring member of Grammy-winning projects and collaborator with Béla Fleck, Jerry Douglas, and Sarah Jarosz, he’s among today’s most gifted improvisational fiddlers.
Michael Daves
Bluegrass Vocals
Michael Daves teaches with an energetic, roots-driven approach that blends traditional bluegrass techniques with modern tools for range, accuracy, and harmony. A Grammy-nominated vocalist hailed by The New York Times as “the leading light for the NY bluegrass scene,” he inspires authentic, confident singing.
Brittany Haas
Old Time & Bluegrass Fiddle
Brittany Haas teaches with a rhythmic, feel-first approach rooted in groove, ornamentation, and intuition. Emphasizing musicality and personal expression, she helps fiddlers find their unique sound. A Grammy-winning member of Hawktail and Punch Brothers, she’s one of today’s most influential fiddlers.
Tyler Grant
Flatpicking Academy
Tyler Grant teaches flatpicking with a welcoming, down-to-earth approach that emphasizes clarity, momentum, and musical joy. A National Flatpicking Champion with a 30-year touring career, he helps players build lasting technique and confidence, from first chords to advanced precision.
Chris Eldridge
Bluegrass Guitar
Chris Eldridge teaches bluegrass guitar with precision, curiosity, and respect for storytelling, blending technical clarity with musical insight. A Grammy-winning guitarist, founding member of Punch Brothers, and co-founder of The Infamous Stringdusters, he helps students find their artistic voice.
Darol Anger
Fiddle
Darol Anger teaches with an adventurous blend of tradition and improvisation, encouraging curiosity, storytelling, and personal growth. A founding member of Turtle Island String Quartet and Republic of Strings, he draws on four decades of performance and collaboration to inspire fiddlers worldwide.
Missy Raines
Bluegrass Bass
Missy Raines teaches bluegrass bass with a groove-centered, approachable style that builds strong fundamentals and ensemble awareness. A Grammy nominee and 10-time IBMA Bass Player of the Year, she draws on 25+ years of touring and recording to help students develop a confident, supportive sound.
Mike Block
Multi-Style Cello
Mike Block empowers cellists to explore beyond tradition with creativity and confidence, blending technical rigor with improvisation and cross-cultural collaboration. A Grammy winner with Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble and founder of the Mike Block String Camp, he inspires discovery at every level.
Bryan Sutton
Flatpick Guitar
A multiple IBMA Guitar Player of the Year and Grammy Award-winning guitarist, Bryan Sutton brings a deep respect for tradition to his teaching. His method emphasizes fundamentals like tone, timing, and right-hand precision, all while encouraging guitarists to develop a clean, confident, and personal voice.
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