Kevin Collins – GUITAR Kevin began teaching guitar in Amherst in 1969 and is a graduate of the Hartt School in Classical Guitar. In New York, he appeared at Windows on the World in the World Trade Center and at The Rainbow Room and taught guitar at Columbia University. Before starting the Red Barn, Kevin was Guitar Faculty at the UMass Music Department Performing Arts Division. Kevin teaches all kinds of music and uses songs to teach music theory. |
Stephen Dydo DMA – GUITAR & COMPOSITION With a DMA in music composition from Columbia University, Stephen brings 30 years of experience teaching in the community music school setting. Stephen is author of First Book of Songs, Dances and Fantasies by Guillaume Morlaye for guitar and ukulele, available on Amazon. He is a patient teacher who engages his students and shares his love of music. |
Tom Williams MM – GUITAR & BASS A talented multi-instrumentalist, Tom earned his Music Master’s degree from the University of Arizona in Jazz Bass, acoustic and electric. As a guitarist, he plays Jerry Garcia in his band, The Dead Collective. Tom is also an accomplished jazz guitarist, as well as folk, acoustic, and electric styles. Whatever your interest, Tom will help you have the most fun with your instrument. |