Aaron Keen brings his lifelong love of music and a passion for teaching to Keen School of Music. Born and raised in Gallatin, TN, Aaron started playing guitar at 13, inspired by legends like Jimi Hendrix, Django Reinhardt, and Tommy Emmanuel. By high school, he was performing with his brother in a band and playing solo acoustic sets at local venues, laying the foundation for his future in music.

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Aaron’s influences span a variety of genres, including rock, blues, gospel, and funk, with a special appreciation for artists like Steely Dan, Chet Atkins, Stevie Wonder, and Take 6. These diverse inspirations have shaped his approach to music and teaching, giving him a unique ability to connect with students of all interests and skill levels.

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Encouraged by his own guitar teacher, Aaron started teaching music while still in high school. Teaching quickly became a passion, and he continued giving lessons throughout college while studying at Vol State Community College and afterwards, studying Music Composition at MTSU. During his time at Vol State, Aaron performed with the Vol State Performers, playing guitar for the group and gaining valuable experience on stage

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After college, Aaron expanded his musical horizons by joining The Young Americans, where he dabbled in musical theater and spent three years performing and teaching throughout the country. After returning to Tennessee, he pursued his true calling: teaching.

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For over 20 years, Aaron has been dedicated to helping students discover their creativity, build confidence, and enjoy the process of learning music. Aaron is a multi-instrumentalist with a knack for versatility. He teaches guitar and bass, piano, and voice, as well as banjo, drums, dulcimer, violin, melodica, and beginner viola and cello, and more. His goal is simple: to make learning music fun, accessible, and inspiring for every student he works with.

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That same teaching approach shows up beyond the lesson room. On his YouTube channel, Aaron Keen Music Lessons, Aaron breaks down specific techniques and music theory concepts in video essays built to make complicated subjects approachable.

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Aaron and Kalyn shared the story behind the school in an interview with Bold Journey, and the Gallatin News covered the opening of Keen School of Music in 2024.

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