Derek McCoy Music has been playing guitar for over 28 years after falling in love with the instrument at age 11. After years of playing in bands in North Carolina he moved to Atlanta Georgia to attend the Atlanta Institute of Music where he developed a deep love of jazz and improvisational music. He spent 15 years in Georgia playing with a wide variety of groups including a 12-piece funk band, countless jazz combos, R&B, Rock Cover bands and many more.
After returning to North Carolina in 2015 Derek continued developing a reputation as a very solid and eclectic guitar player. He performed to with a Traditional Country Music project in which he developed a great appreciation for the guitar masters in that genre. Now he is concentrating on his own Trio project which brings together diverse tastes into one interesting new style of instrumental music.
Derek aspires to educate and inspire others to follow their musical passions. In between gigs Derek offers lessons. He offers online instruction as well. Be sure to visit www.DerekMcCoyMusic.com for more information and subscribe to Derek McCoy Music on YouTube!
Derek McCoy -Guitar
Nikao Wallace -Drums
Tim Winter -Bass
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