Nationally acclaimed bluegrass and classical performing artist Chris
Sexton is proud to announce the opening of his private strings
instruction studio in Old Town Manassas, beginning in January 2011!
An accomplished performer widely recognized in his field, Chris has been
a member of the award-winning bluegrass band Nothin' Fancy since
1998.Nothin' Fancy has grown into a regional touring force, and are the
three-times running Bluegrass Entertainers of the Year SPBGMA (Society
for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music Association) award winners for
2008, 2009 and 2010.All told, Nothin' Fancy has been nominated
individually or as a group for no fewer than 33 SPGBMA, IBMA, and GMA
Dove Awards.
Chris has taught through the Prince William and Fairfax County school
systems, as well as taught violin, viola, cello and bluegrass fiddle
through the Picker's Supply, Foxes Music, American Children of SCORE,
and Contemporary Music Center music facilities.Concurrent to his work
with Nothin' Fancy and private instruction, Chris earned his Master of
Music Pedagogy degree from Shenandoah Conservatory of Music in
Winchester VA, graduating with a 3.90 GPA.
Lessons are available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, start at $30
per lesson and take place on the third floor of the historic Bull Run
Unitarian Universalist Church building.
Sexton Music Studio is a proud member of the Manassas Old Town Business
Association (OTBA), Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), the
National Association for Music Education (MENC), the Manassas Art Guild,
Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music Association (SPBGMA),
International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA), and the DC Bluegrass
Union (DCBU).
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