Coty Taylor

Coty Taylor was born in the vibrant city of Frankfort, Kentucky. He pursued and successfully obtained his Bachelor's of Music Education at the esteemed University of Kentucky, followed by his Master's of Music Education at the renowned Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, where he also had the privilege of serving in a role as an Associate Instructor. His master's thesis, titled "Playing Music: A Curricular Outline for Learning Music Through Play," was both defended and published in the Summer of 2021, demonstrating his commitment to music education and pedagogy. Coty maintains a busy and diverse gigging schedule throughout the central region of Kentucky, showcasing his talents as a jazz pianist and a skilled french hornist. In 2021, Coty and his wife, Michele, made the decision to relocate to Louisville after he was hired to teach music for Jefferson County Public Schools, further advancing their careers in music education.