Kevin earned a Bachelor’s in Music from Kennesaw State University and a Masters from Florida State University, both in Classical Guitar. Kevin also went on to complete one year of his Doctorate of Musical Arts Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. Kevin has been teaching music for 13 years and playing and performing for 23 years. Kevin has earned many accolades such as 1st prize in the Georgia Music Teachers Association Competition in 1999, 1st prize in the 2007 Mississippi Guitar Festival, 4th prize in the 2007 East Carolina Guitar Festival, and several semi-final awards at the 2003-04 Appalachian State Guitar Festival and the 2004 Columbus State Guitar Symposium. Kevin teaches all styles including rock, metal, country, blues, folk, fingerstyle, classical, and alternative. He also teaches Banjo, Bass Guitar, and beginner Mandolin and Ukulele.

Kevin teaches all ages, all skill levels,  from his office at Chick Piano in Athens, Georgia;  call 706-543-4348 to set up lessons or visit their website: http://www.chickmusic.net/.  Kevin also has an Instructional Channel on YouTube, where viewers can supplement their private lessons and find many helpful tutorials from a master musician!  KPF YouTube Channel