Instructor Bio:

Dan Confait started playing guitar as young teenager and developed a passion for music. He started his college education at Meridian Community College where he studied music and performed in the MCC R&B Group - Dimensions, MCC Choir, the MCC Jazz Band, and the MCC Classical Guitar Ensemble. During his time at MCC, Dan received the H.M. Ivy Award and competed in the Mississippi Guitar Festival where he won first place in his category. Dan then continued his studies to the University of Southern Mississippi as a Music Theory/Composition major with an emphasis in guitar and vocals. During his time at USM, Dan performed at various restaurants and bars as a solo performer and with various bands. He then joined the rock band, Sypher, as the touring bass player. During the next few years, Dan would get to share the stage with many talented and accomplished musicians including Wes Lee, Saliva, Pop Evil, Evan's Blue, Taproot, and none other than Duff McKagan (of GnR)! Dan moved to the Jackson area in 2010 and has taught over 150 students the joy of music. In the Spring of 2014, Dan founded DC Guitar Studio in the Madison area with hopes of growing the music scene in Madison. Dan also continues to perform locally at weddings and various restaurants and bars.