A guitarist, musician, music teacher, and music researcher in South Florida. Brian E. Russell, Ph.D. is a veteran music educator with experience teaching Guitar (studio and classroom), Songwriting, and Improvisation. Brian is a true generalist at heart with a strong background in both research methodologies and applied performance. Dr. Russell is currently the Director of Contemporary Guitar for the Bruce Hornsby Creative American Music Program at the Frost School of Music in Coral Gables, FL.