Bryan Cooperrider

Bryan Cooperrider is a multi-instrumentalist and educator focusing on jazz, Americana, Brazilian, and African music. He founded the Brazilian percussion ensemble Sambatuque, and performs regularly with his jazz trio The Flat Fives and as a soloist guitarist. His love of music and learning has sent him on a journey with many instruments and teachers, and he strives to share that with all of his students. Bryan has taught music at the high school and college level (FALA, Northern Arizona University), and at music camps (CCMC, PSGW, Curry Music Camp, Katie Glassman’s Fiddle Camp), as well as numerous community and professional workshops.