Andy Byrd

Dedicated professional musician with experience in many styles of music and in many different performance settings

7001 Penbrook Dr. 

Franklin TN

(615) 521-1080

rydeenboi@gmail.com

EXPERIENCE.

Belmont Symphony Orchestra , Nashville — Bass Section Member and Co-principal 

August 2015 - May 2019

Starting freshman year of college until my senior year I sat third chair with this orchestra until I was made co-principal for my last two semesters. 

Belmont Bluegrass , Nashville — Upright Bass Player

August 2016 - May 2019

I was the bass player all three years as well as playing a small role with vocals when asked. 

American Queen Voyages,  America’s rivers, —  Bass  Player

may 2021 - Dec 2021

I played in the show band on the American Countess, at the time AQV’s newest boat. We did weeklong river cruises with shows 6-7 days a week including full production shows as well as lounge sets. 

Private/Group lessons teacher, Brentwood, Nashville TN

May 2017- PRESENT 

I have taught students both in one on one settings as well as in groups for local middle TN high schools and middle schools. 

EDUCATION

Belmont University, Nashville Tn — Classical Performance

August 2015 - May 2019

Principal teacher: Craig Nelson

Also studied under Adam Nitte and Roy Vogt 

SKILLS

Double Bass- both with classical and commercial experience

Electric Bass- multiple styles such as country, jazz, and praise and worship