First, I’d like to give a huge thank you to my family and friends who have supported me, everyone in the Tampa Bay Area who has given me the opportunity to pursue my dream in music, and my music students! I appreciate you all more than you know!! 

Also, this morning I found out that The Eli Mosley Band, the band I currently perform with is opening for BIG AND RICH at the Sugar Festival in Clewiston, Florida in March of 2018. 

The Eli Mosley Band also has a trip scheduled for a studio session in Nashville…

Wow! The past year has been a tremendous one. I am now able to offer guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, piano, and vocal lessons to over 50 students in my studio. In addition, my touring schedule has picked up. I will be performing in Bradenton at Lakewood Ranch, Saturday in Tampa, and Sunday in Valrico. Tampa's Newest Country Artist will be coming to a city near you in 2018. Like Official Justin Walden on social media! ??

Justin offers Guitar, Violin, Piano, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Bass, and Voice Lessons in Brandon, Plant City, Tampa, Lakeland, and the surrounding areas. Classes are offered in-home or in-studio. 

Curriculum covers: 

1. Music Theory and the Foundation of Music 
2. Musical History 
3. Fun and Interactive Music Games for Kids of All Ages 
4. Songs by Twenty-One Pilots, Ed Sheeran, Charlie Puth, Bruno Mars, and more of your favorite songs! 
5. Classical Techniques for High School All-State Prep. 
6. …

Violinists are a dime a dozen, but what separates the good violinist from the mediocre violinist? Four things separate them: Tuning, Timing, Technique, and PRACTICE!!!  

I'll start with tuning. Each time a professional practices, he or she tunes his or her violin to ensure the intonation is accurate. If the scale on the fingerboard is inaccurate, then the notes will be out of tune.  

Time signatures and staying with the best of the song is also very important, especially when playing with a band. If you…