KAT STARR MUSIC

...was established in 2009 with the simple mission of
Bringing out the musician in you

We pride ourselves on meeting each student exactly where they are, helping them build a working knowledge of music theory, and making sure your technique (posture, movement, etc.) is healthy and creates a beautiful sound - all while helping you make the music you love!

Kat Starr

Owner/Head Teacher

Kat Starr began playing viola at the age of nine and knew that sharing a passion for music would be a lifelong joy. As a multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter, Kat performs a wide range of musical genres from the Celtic and Appalachian traditions to classical, blues and jazz. She lives and teaches in Cookeville, TN, with her husband, Clay Faris, two kitties.

Kat teaches:
Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Ukulele, Mandolin, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Voice.

clay faris

Owner/Operator

Clay Faris is an eclectic bassist, playing acoustic bass guitar, electric bass, as well as upright/double bass.  His love of low tones began early in life with the trombone, but he soon switched to the string family for its versatility

He has studied with Jim Wood, 3 time Tennessee state fiddle champion, David Odegaard of TTU.  Principal bassist of the Cookeville Community Folk Orchestra 2014-2017.  Bassist of Ditty Road, performing at Jammin’ at Hippie Jack’s. 

Clay teaches:
Upright & Electric Bass, Acoustic Guitar

Caleb Farris

Caleb is a Cookeville native and a practitioner of the guitar since 2002. With almost two decades of experience, he brings a passion for teaching his love of music. The electric guitar offers an outlet for expressing a wide range of emotions. Caleb is a musical ‘natural’, but also has an innate understanding of how to bring others to music. His patience and kindness are unparalleled.

Caleb teaches Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Piano, Ukulele.