I grew up in Sandy Springs and began playing guitar when I was nine years old. My lessons took place at a neighbor’s house, and my teacher, Keith, was a great inspiration. It was not the most professional environment by today’s standards, but it worked in 1983!

I continued to study guitar/voice throughout my time at Riverwood HS, and after graduating from the U. of Alabama in 1997, I spent a few years in Aspen Colorado working on websites and playing music at night in various bands, and getting some ski time in at lunch.  I returned to Atlanta in 2001 and worked at a fantastic guitar store where I learned the ins and outs of how a small business works. During my time there, I was struck by the number of people who came in asking for recommendations for piano, violin, and other types of music lessons the guitar store didn’t offer.

In 2004, I opened Sandy Springs Music to deliver professional, private music lessons on more than 18 popular instruments and to try and bring our music community together under one roof.  Having been a 10 y.o. guitar student, with no friends who also played, I was motivated to try and offer our community a place where students could meet like minded people and begin to share their musical passions with each other!   Since opening, the school has expanded to include an instrument rental service and a professional recording studio, rock band classes and music retail. Students participate in impressive recitals at least twice each year and perform at various events throughout Atlanta.