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We believe that "seeing is learning", and that is why we focus on how our courses are filmed — ensuring that key angles, movement, and details are captured to provide the clarity you need.
World-Class Teachers
Our instructor's high level of universally recognized skill informs their course lessons, ensuring that the videos are not only educational but also relevant, engaging and precise.
They have something unique and important to teach, and they present the topics in an easy-to-learn manner, no matter what your skill level.
AWARD-WINNING TEACHERS
MEET OUR TEACHERS
Pedal Steel
Paul Franklin
Pedal Steel Guitar and Musician's Hall of Famer Paul Franklin brings 50 years of insight and experience to his courses.
From his teenage years playing gigs and sessions in his native Detroit to his many years in the Nashville touring and studio scene, Franklin is the go-to pedal steel guitarist of his generation.
Mentored by the early legends of the instrument like Buddy Emmons, Lloyd Green, Weldon Myrick and Hal Rugg, Paul brings a sense of history to his lessons while always pushing the guitar forward. From George Jones to Megadeth, Streisand to Dire Straits, Paul's style encompasses all genres.
His ability to convey complex concepts to beginners and pros alike sets him apart from other teachers on the pedal steel guitar.
Dobro
Jerry Douglas
Called “The Dobro’s matchless contemporary master” by The New York Times, three-time CMA Musician of the Year award recipient Jerry Douglas is one of the most innovative recording artists in music.
Jerry shines and soars as a solo artist, band leader for The Jerry Douglas Band and his GRAMMY winning bluegrass band The Earls of Leicester, as well as a member of ground-breaking ensembles including Alison Krauss & Union Station, J.D. Crowe & the New South, The Country Gentlemen, Boone Creek, and Strength In Numbers.
In addition to performing and recording with a who’s-who of popular music, Douglas is also an accomplished teacher, with an engaging blend of humor and to-the-point practicality that demystifies the instrument. His many years of playing and learning have further enhanced his innate ability to break down complex techniques and approaches into easily-learned lessons.
Lap and Pedal Steel
Bruce Bouton
In 1978, Bruce Bouton moved from Vienna VA to Nashville with the dream of being a professional musician. After taking lessons with pedal steel legend Buddy Charlton, Bouton landed the pedal steel guitar gig with neo-Country superstar Ricky Skaggs and added blazing fast solos to hit tunes like "Highway 40 Blues" and "Country Boy".
One fateful day on a Brooks and Dunn tracking date, he pulled his lap steel out of his cartage trunk to play the iconic "Boot Scootin' Boogie" hook that put the lap steel on the Nashville Country map.
His lap and steel guitar playing have been heard on the hit records of Garth Brooks, Ricky Skaggs, Brooks and Dunn, Shania Twain, Keith Urban, Lonestar, Pam Tillis, and Lady Antebellum, among many others.
As a songwriter he has had songs recorded by artists including T. Graham Brown, Garth Brooks, George Straight, Glen Campbell and George Jones.
SLIDE GUITAR
JD Simo
TJD Simo is an American guitarist, singer-songwriter, and producer known for his work across various genres including blues-rock, psychedelic rock, and more.
Originally from Chicago, JD Simo moved to Phoenix, Arizona, and by the age of 15, he had formed a band and sold 5,000 copies of their debut EP. This early success was marked by his dynamic stagecraft and guitar skills.
JD Simo's career trajectory reflects a blend of traditional Blues and Rock influences with contemporary sounds, making him a versatile figure in the music industry. His contributions span from live performances, studio work, to the realm of film soundtracks, marking him as one of Nashville's notable musicians with a global reach.
GUITAR | MUSIC THEORY
Bryan Clark
Bryan is a Texas native who began his music career opening for jazz guitarist Larry Carlton. He is a producer, composer, guitarist, and educator.
A graduate of USC (BM, DMA) and UT Austin (MM), he has worked as a session musician, film composer, and sound designer in Los Angeles, Austin, and Nashville.
Bryan's compositions have been featured on FOX, ESPN, VH1, Lifetime, WB, the History Channel, and the Food Network. He has worked with Bonnie Raitt, Lisa Loeb, and Kelsea Ballerini, among others.
Clark founded Rainfeather Records, an independent label in Nashville. His collaboration with Erhu virtuoso Ma Xiaohui led to a performance for Chinese New Year viewed by 900 million people, and he is the first Western artist inducted into the Chinese Cultural Heritage Guild.
Bryan's bluegrass band, Honeywagon, has sold over 2 million albums and spent 18 months on Billboard’s Bluegrass Top 10!
He taught at Blackbird Academy, Belmont University, and Vanderbilt University and is also a co-founder of Modern Music Masters.
Additionally, he is a popular monthly columnist for Premier Guitar Magazine, and is affiliated with NARAS/Grammy, Leadership Music, AES, and IBMA.
Pedal Steel
Tommy White
Tommy White is a pedal steel child prodigy that just kept getting better.
Early gigs with Donna Fargo and The Whites led to coveted TV spots and staff band positions.
Currently holding down the pedal steel position in the Grand Ole Opry house band, Tommy divides his time with that gig and session work, with recent projects being Alison Krauss and TV appearances with Pop icon Lady GaGa.
Known for his beautiful tone, touch and vast knowledge of musical styles, honed from years learning the top songs played by visiting artist on the Opry stage, Tommy's course ( in collaboration with Paul Franklin ) showcases his technique choices and his innovative TW Split pedal configuration.