We are excited about adding Justin Branum to the lineup of teachers here at Music Folk.

Starting on the fiddle at the late age of 12, Justin immediately had a passion for music and entered his first fiddle contest after having played for only 8 months. After spending his teenage years playing in fiddle contests throughout the country and picking up a few titles along the way, Justin obtained a Master of Music in Jazz Studies degree from Webster University in St. Louis, MO.

At 27 years old, Justin is the 2010 Tennessee State Fiddle Champion, 2010 Gone to Texas Fiddle Champion, and most recently the 2010 Grand Master Fiddler Champion. The GMFC takes place in Nashville, TN and is considered to be the most prestigious fiddle contest in the country. As the winner of the GMFC, Justin got to play on the Grand Ole Opry for the opening weekend show after the Opry was remodeled due to the flood.

Justin plays with countless bands in the St. Louis area such as Swing DeVille, Colonel Ford, The Palominos, The Notable Haberdashers, and many others.

In addition to his performing career, Justin will be teaching lessons here at Music Folk a couple of days a week. He will be teaching fiddle, mandolin and guitar. Call us at 314/961-2838 to sign up today!