Teaches in Chicago, IL

From Elmwood Park, Illinois

Plays Bass, Cello, Drums, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Violin, and Viola

About

Scott Gryffin is a prominent multi-instrumental music educator and performer in the Chicagoland area. By the age of 19 Scott performed in over 14 states and Canada with various rock and jazz groups. He regularly performs with his cover band “The Axxidentals” and with many other performing groups in the Chicagoland area. Scott received both of his degrees in Music Education and Percussion Performance from Illinois State University. Scott has spent the past 10 years serving as a public high school teacher where he taught Band, Music Production, Percussion, Guitar, and served in building and teaching District 87’s first ever orchestra program. As a Drumline coach, Scott has taught at the competitive level and performed all over the state of Illinois including at the Chicago Bears half-time show. His primary instruments include: classical percussion, drum-set, guitar, bass, and piano but spends his free time learning new instruments such as cello and violin. He has over 15 years of musical experience as an educator, performer, producer, writer, and arranger.