About: Misty Grotto is a ethnomusicologist who specializes in string and percussive instruments from around the world. He has taken the cultural and social aspects of his knowledge to emphasize a deeper meaning of music and it's energy. Through theoretical and methodical approaches that include cognitive, biological and other contexts of musical behavior. He has been facilitating and performing for over 15 years on instruments that include: Sitar, Harp, Darbuka, Flute, Guitars, Drums, etc.. As a musical educator and a private lesson music teacher he has mentored people with understanding music through growth. That the power of musical sound a...

I am certified in teaching music and I taught music for 21 years in Texas and Louisiana. I have taught all ages and levels of experience in my teaching career. I have an extensive resume of stage experience and vocal training as well as my piano background. Teaching is what I enjoy doing the most and I believe I was given a special gift and heart for teaching music! I find that I learn as much from my students as I teach them! It is a two way process in which we learn from each other. Each student comes with their own joy or sorrow on their lives; I try to get them to trust me to share some of these emotions in their music...