ANDREW COTTS
B.S. in Music Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2012
Hello, and welcome! My professional website, "andrewcotts.com," is still under development, so this is my temporary website.
You can read a little bit about me by clicking on "Bio" at the top of the page, or scroll down on THIS page to read about piano lessons, piano tuning, upcoming live performances, or to send me a message!
(On the links directly below, I've noticed you have to
hover your mouse slightly above the text for the link to work.)
Links
"The Rewind" (80's rock cover band)
"MindfulNES" (video game cover project)
My Facebook Page
My Lessons.com Page
My Youtube channel
My Sound Cloud account
Keep scrolling down; there's more!
SERVICES
PIANO LESSONS
I've been teaching private piano lessons since August of 2013. I've taught people of all ages, and have explored many genres of music with my students, including classical, jazz, rock, metal, country, pop, movie soundtracks, and video game music. Whether you're a beginner or intermediate, whether you read music or not, my goal is to share my knowledge and to help you learn what you want to learn!
I teach in-person lessons, as well as online lessons through "Zoom." I currently have 18 students in the Boone/Vilas/Blowing Rock/Crossnore area. If you'd like to discuss setting up lessons, scroll down on this page to where it says, "Send Andrew a Message." (Sometimes my email responses get sent to your spam folder, so be sure to check there if you don't see a response from me within a few days!)
LIVE PERFORMANCES
I've played at several venues around the Boone and Blowing Rock area. Some of the more well-known bands and artists I like to cover in my live shows include Eric Clapton, The Beatles, Journey, Elton John, Queen, Mozart, Metallica, Billy Joel, Toto, Simon and Garfunkel, Foreigner, Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, Beethoven, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Styx, Kansas, Led Zeppelin, and Guns-n-Roses. I also play movie themes like Star Wars, Jurassic Park, and Harry Potter, as well as video game themes like Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda. I'm just as happy providing light background dinner music as I am rockin' the house with some killer classics. Scroll down on this page and send me a message if you'd like to discuss further details and arrangements!
UPCOMING SHOWS (2024)
♫ Every Thursday and Sunday from 5:30-8:30 at The Brick Oven Pizzeria.
402 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, NC, 28604.
♫ Saturday, June 1st from 8:00-11:00 at Boondocks Brewing with my band
"The Mood Kings." 108 S Jefferson Ave, West Jefferson, NC, 28694.
♫ Saturday, June 8th from 8:00-11:00 at Boondocks Brewing with my band
"The Rewind." 108 S Jefferson Ave, West Jefferson, NC, 28694.
♫ Saturday, June 15th from 7:00-9:30 at Homeplace Beer Company with my band, "The Rewind." 321 West Main Street, Burnsville, NC, 28714.
♫ Friday, June 21st from 9:00-9:45 at Fleetwood's with my band,
"Nintenbros." 496 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC, 28806.
♫ Wednesday, July 3rd from 6:00-9:00 at Sugar Mountain Golf Course with my band,
"The Rewind." 1054 Sugar Mountain Drive, Sugar Mountain, NC, 28604.
♫ Friday, July 5th from 7:30-10:30 at Sorrentos with my band,
"The Rewind." 140 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, NC, 28604.
♫ Saturday, July 6th from 6:30-7:30 at Saloon Studios with my band,
"The Rewind." 313 Old West Road, West Jefferson, NC, 28694. (not free admission)
♫ Friday, July 12th from 6:00-8:30 at Valle Crucis Park with my band,
"The Rewind." 2892 Broadstone Road, Banner Elk, NC, 28604.
♫ Friday, July 19th from 3:00-6:00 at Old Barn Winery.
(Solo performance) 2152 Beaver Creek School Road, West Jefferson, NC, 28694.
♫ Saturday, July 20th from 7:00-10:00 at Stardust Cellars with my band,
"The Mood Kings." 4780 Statesville Road, Wilkesboro, NC, 28659.
♫ Friday, July 26th from 7:00-9:30 at Homeplace Beer Company with my band,
"The Mood Kings." 321 West Main Street, Burnsville, NC, 28714.
♫ Saturday, July 27th from 6:00-8:00 at The Mast Farm Inn with my band,
"The Mood Kings." 2543 Broadstone Road, Banner Elk, NC, 28604.
♫ Friday, August 2nd from 7:00-10:00 at South End Brewing Co with my band,
"The Mood Kings." 747 West King Street, Boone, NC, 28607.
♫ Saturday, August 3rd from 8:00-11:00 at Boondocks Brewing with my band
"The Mood Kings." 108 S Jefferson Ave, West Jefferson, NC, 28694.
♫ Saturday, August 10th from 7:00-9:00 at Bierdock Brewery with my band,
"The Rewind." 127 Locust Street, Spruce Pine, NC, 28777.
♫ Saturday, August 17th from 4:00-8:00 at Old Barn Winery with my band,
"The Rewind." 2152 Beaver Creek School Road, West Jefferson, NC, 28694.
♫ Saturday, August 24th from 7:00-9:30 at Homeplace Beer Company with my band,
"The Rewind." 321 West Main Street, Burnsville, NC, 28714.
♫ Saturday, August 31st from 7:00-10:00 at Sorrentos with my band,
"The Mood Kings." 140 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, NC, 28604.
♫ Saturday, September 7th from 7:00-8:00 at Saloon Studios with my band,
"The Mood Kings." 313 Old West Road, West Jefferson, NC, 28694. (not free admission)
♫ Saturday, September 14th from 4:00-7:00 at Old Barn Winery with my band,
"The Mood Kings." 2152 Beaver Creek School Road, West Jefferson, NC, 28694.
♫ Friday, September 27th from 3:00-6:00 at Old Barn Winery.
(Solo performance) 2152 Beaver Creek School Road, West Jefferson, NC, 28694.
♫ Saturday, September 28th from 6:30-9:30 at Happy Valley Filling Station with my band,
"The Mood Kings." 1275 NC-268, Lenoir, NC, 28645.
♫ Saturday, October 5th from 4:00-7:00 at Old Barn Winery with my band,
"The Rewind." 2152 Beaver Creek School Road, West Jefferson, NC, 28694.
♫ Saturday, October 12th from 8:00-11:00 at Boondocks Brewing with my band
"The Rewind." 108 S Jefferson Ave, West Jefferson, NC, 28694.
Watch the video below to get an idea of the different kinds of music I like to play!
PIANO TUNING
I've been tuning pianos since October of 2012. Â The changes in temperature brought on by summer and winter can really do a number on your piano strings. Â If you're playing regularly, I recommend you have them tuned once or twice a year. Â Contact me for more information!
GUITAR / BASS
I've been playing the guitar for about 14 years. I am almost completely self-taught. I took lessons for 1 semester in college from Irvin Kauffman, in which I learned to play in the classical style. My piano background and strong understanding of music theory allowed the guitar to come more easily to me. If you're a beginner and want some lessons, or you need a rhythm/electric/bass guitar player, I'm your man. (In the photo below, I'm the one in the red sweatshirt)
