Taylor Nelson

Originally from Chelsea, Michigan, guitarist Taylor Nelson has been performing and

teaching throughout the Midwest for over 15 years.

Taylor earned her Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from Bowling Green State

University in 2014, where she studied with Chris Buzzelli. In 2018, Taylor completed a

Master of Music in Jazz Performance from the University of Louisville, where she

studied with Craig Wagner. She has performed with many world-renowned and regional

musicians such as Doc Severinsen, Tamir Hendelman, Adam Nussbaum, Don Braden,

Mike Stern, Wycliffe Gordon, Warren Wolf, Bria Skonberg, Cincinnati Contemporary

Jazz Orchestra, The Original Farm League Big Band, Toledo Symphony Orchestra,

Tyrone Wheeler’s 502 Vintage Keys, Nomad Quartet, Mike Sharfe, Phil DeGreg, Paul

Keller, Carly Johnson, Chris Fitzgerald, Dave Clark, Kendall Carter, Mike Hyman, Gabe

Evens, Hamilton Pinheiro, Pedrinho Augusto, Ariel Kasler, David Bixler, and Jeff Halsey.

In addition to performing, Taylor has been a dedicated educator, teaching students of all

ages, backgrounds, and ability levels. She enjoys teaching a variety of musical styles

including jazz, rock, blues, funk, folk and pop, and is flexible in teaching to the interests

and needs of her students. In addition to learning a vast repertoire of songs, she values

helping her students develop a deep understanding of the fretboard, music literacy,

music theory, improvisation, ear training, and listening skills.

Taylor recently relocated to Metro Detroit, where she lives with her husband and two daughters.