Susan Snyder
Susan Snyder teaches guitar and ukulele. Susan is a native of Greenville, SC. She has owned and operated 5th String Music since 1980. She has been teaching guitar for 46 years. Susan has played with and sung with groups from jazz to bluegrass. She teaches all styles and levels of guitar as well as, ukulele.
Charles Wood
Charles Wood is an award-winning banjo player. He won the 1998 Merlefest Banjo Championship and the 1999 Walnut Valley National Banjo Championship. Charles specializes in "Scruggs Style" banjo.
Ashley Stevens
Ashley Stevens began playing bluegrass at age 12. She played with various kid bands such as Blazing Bluegrass and Newfire. She also attended the bluegrass program at East Tennessee State University for a short time. She currently plays contemporary worship style at her church where she sings and plays guitar and bass. She also currently fills in with various local bluegrass bands. She is able to
James Shepherd
James Shepherd teaches guitar and banjo. James has played banjo, guitar, and practically any other stringed instrument since he was 7 years old. He has played for multiple bluegrass groups including; Backline and The Glassy Mountain Band. His diverse musical talent has cultivated a unique style that can fit any genre of music.