Songwriting

Skyler Bready

Skyler Bready is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter available for guitar, bass, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, music theory and songwriting lessons at Maxwell's House of Music. His approach emphasizes teaching technique and theory alongside songs that students already know and love. His songwriting lessons focus on demystifying the creation process and encouraging students to build their own personal songbook. Skyler works with beginner to advanced students. When Skyler isn't teaching at Maxwell's, you can likely find him riding his bike, singing lead vocals and playing guitar in his band "Darlington Pairs," or working in his home recording studio.

Andy Jennings

Andy has been playing guitar since March of 2000 when he was 13 years old. Andy has enjoyed learning many different genres of guitar, including classical,rock, blues, and his most favorite-percussive finger style. Over the course of his 21 years as a musician, Andy has had the privilege of teaching guitar for over 15 years and has taught students from many walks of life, from ages 6-88. Andy has worked with students who have had a wide range of abilities and challenges, and he views these challenges as opportunities to connect with students in the areas they are interested in and use those interests to relate to music and playing the guitar. He loves to see students enjoy what they are learning and enjoy the challenge of learning to play the guitar.

Mike Mullins

Mike is very excited to share his love for singing and music, in general, with aspiring vocalists and musicians! He has been performing on stage since he was 6, and over the years, has had the chance to explore a variety of musical styles - from folk and gospel to metal and rock. Mike spent a decade as a worship leader and has enjoyed gigging at local venues since he was 17. He even toured as a metal vocalist for a bit and has been writing songs in various genres for over 15 years.  

Mike started playing guitar when he was 13 and holds a degree in audio production, giving him a solid understanding of both studio work and live music. He also studied vocal performance in college for four years before shifting his focus to audio engineering. Mike is really looking forward to helping students find their own voices and navigate their musical journeys!