Donny is a professional recording artist, drummer, guitarist, electric and acoustic bassist, and pianist.  He's had an impressive performance history touring around the nation with many notable artists.  Donny pursued Jazz Studies and the Commercial Music Program at both Middle Tennessee State University, as well as Jazz Studies at Belmont University.  He's also had the privilege to study under Alabama's Dixie State Pianist Ms. Sue Payne Ried for 10 years.

Donny's training and experience has led to many accolades including winner of the All-State Piano and Percussion Competitions. He has been teaching privately for over 10 years, and he's enjoyed every bit of it - he's known to have a keen ability to connect well with students of all ages. Donny's teaching styles include contemporary, pop, blues, jazz, classical, funk, R&B, country, fusion, latin, rock and swing.Donny also attended the University of  Tennessee, Knoxville for graphic design.

Philip comes to World Music Nashville from the great state of Virginia where he attended Radford University.  He graduated with a Bachelor of Music Education degree with Dean's List Honors and a GPA of 3.7.  Philip specializes in instruction in many different instruments and could be considered a "One Man Band" if he had enough arms.  He has taught professionally since 2001 and has instructed students at the High School level for many years.

While in High School, Philip performed on stage with Shania Twain and renowned jazz musicians, Vince Lewis & Charlie Perkinson.  He is a recent winner of the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and is currently recording with Nora Jane Struthers and The Bootleggers.