Musician's Workshop

Instruments Taught:
Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele

In-Store Private Lessons

If you are a beginning or intermediate guitarist who has been frustrated by the task of advancing your guitar skills, Forrest Smith is here to help. Forrest has a B.A. in music from The University of North Carolina at Asheville. Forrest helps understand the theories of music through the music you enjoy. Forrest graduated from UNCA in 1997 and began teaching at Asheville Music School. In 2000 he joined the teaching staff at Musician’s Workshop. Since arriving in Asheville in 1992, Forrest has been a member of many bands (Marsupial, The Jaimee Tomas Band, This Man’s Hat, Leigh Glass & The Hazards,Fifth House, After School Special, The Royal We), as well as contributing to several artists recordings. Forrest’s approach to teaching is to tailor his style to each individual student based on their goals and music style preferences.

Professional Education: B.A. in Music, University of N.C. at Asheville.

Teaching Schedule:
In Store Lessons / Monday, Tuesday and Saturday

Instruments Taught:
Guitar, Bass Guitar, Dobro (Resonator Guitar) & Mandolin & Ukulele

During the pandemic, Mike will be offering online instruction only.  You may contact him directly at AshevilleGuitar@gmail.com or visit his website http://www.ashevilleguitar.com

Mike Barnes has been teaching at Musician’s Workshop since 1977 and is also a faculty member in the University of North Carolina at Asheville music department. He studied at the University of Miami and is a graduate of L.A.’s Musician’s Institute (GIT), as well as UNCA. He has toured the country extensively in a variety of musical ensembles, served as a studio musician for Geffen and Polygram Records, and spent time as a session guitarist for recording studios in L.A., Memphis, Pittsburgh, Atlanta and Nashville. Mike studied with such guitar legends as Pat Martino, Robben Ford, Joe Diorio. He has also shared the stage with The Black Crowes, John Scofield, Jimmy Page, The Allman Brothers and Gov’t Mule, to name a few. He teaches all styles of guitar from beginner to advanced and also teaches bass guitar. Mike Barnes is also available for performance bookings in any and all musical styles. Please contact him for any of your live musical needs.

Professional Education: Graduate of Guitar Institute of Technology (GIT) Los Angeles, CA.  Master’s Degree Program, University of Miami.  Faculty member University of N.C. at Asheville – Music Department.

Teaching Schedule:
Online Only / Contact Mike directly for schedule