Bio For Davey Harrison

Instrument(s) Taught:

Mandolin, Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Irish Bouzouki, Voice

Location(s):

Watertown

I am most comfortable with this age group:

All ages

Preferred Virtual Platform:

Zoom

Bio

Originally from Gloucester, England, Davey Harrison found his passion for the mandolin and American Roots music while growing up in Wisconsin. His constant love for music led him to study Classical Vocal Performance at Lawrence University’s Conservatory of Music in Appleton, WI. Davey then attended the New England Conservatory in Boston, MA where he received a Master’s of Music in Contemporary Improvisation focusing on mandolin and vocal performance.Davey now lives in Wisconsin and performs frequently with his wife and musical partner Maire Clement in their duo the Boston Imposters. Their original music combines the influence of many folk traditions with their own personal stories and perspectives.Davey teaches mandolin, guitar, claw-hammer banjo, bluegrass banjo, Irish bouzouki, ukulele, voice, and songwriting.

Music Education:

New England Conservatory: Master of Music in Contemporary Improvisation Performance Lawrence University Conservatory of Music: Bachelor of Music in Classical Vocal Performance

Teaching Experience:

Davey has taught music in many different contexts for over 15 years.

Styles Taught:

Folk, bluegrass, American Roots, singer-songwriter, jazz, rock, blues

Methods Taught:

Davey tailors his methodology to the experience, goals, and interests of each student. He tends to encourage his students to work on music by ear, but he is also happy to work from method books, especially with younger musicians.