Garrett Kephart

Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Piano, Voice, Mandolin, Banjo

Education and awards:

• Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Kennesaw State University 
• Years of practical training, private study, and hands-on performance experience across multiple genres and settings
• Multi-instrumentalist with a strong foundation in music theory developed through band and orchestra programs, independent study, extensive ear training, and private lessons
• Record studio intern, assisting with session setup, signal flow, and recording workflows

Notable roles/performance experience:

• Writing and producing songs with over 300,000 streams across all streaming platforms
• Coffee shop performances 

Teaching experience:

• High school band teacher
• Worship leader and music mentor in church settings

Garrett holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Kennesaw State University. While his formal degree is outside of music, Garrett’s musical education has been built through years of practical training, private study, and hands-on performance experience across multiple genres and settings. A multi-instrumentalist with a strong foundation in music theory developed through band and orchestra programs, independent study, extensive ear training, and private lessons, Garrett’s background includes advanced rhythm, harmony, and ensemble skills, supported by prior piano and music theory knowledge. He also gained knowledge as a record studio intern, where he assisted with session setup, signal flow, and recording workflows, gaining practical insight into how musicians perform, communicate, and collaborate in professional studio settings.

Garrett has worked as a high school band teacher, supporting students in ensemble playing, music literacy, and performance preparation. He has also served as a worship leader and music mentor in church settings, where he coached musicians and vocalists, led rehearsals, and helped develop players within a collaborative team environment. 

Garrett teaches guitar, bass guitar, piano, and ukulele across all genres, and he teaches banjo and mandolin in the genres of folk and bluegrass.

Garrett sees his mission as a teacher is to help students build a healthy, confident relationship with music through strong fundamentals, practical musicianship, and creative exploration. “I aim to provide thoughtful mentorship grounded in solid technique, musical understanding, and real-world experience, while meeting students where they are and supporting their individual goals,” he shares. 

“Above all, I believe learning music should be engaging, meaningful, and fun,” Garrett continues. “Learning music is like learning a language. It’s just another way we can unlock to express ourselves.”

Garrett has written and produced songs totaling over 300,000 streams across all streaming platforms. He enjoys the outdoors, backpacking, camping, rock climbing, hunting, and fishing. Garrett loves playing and listening to all types of music, from bluegrass to Midwest emo to ATL rap. He also really enjoys anime and loves trying food from all over the world.