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Cori Moore

Asheville,NC

Summary

Enthusiastic and adaptable with experience in the music industry, instruction and creative collaboration. Eager to share my passion and knowledge of bluegrass and folk music with people that want to learn!

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Guitar Instructor

Self Employed
01.2024 - Current
  • Provide guitar instruction to students of varying age and skill levels
  • Teach flatpicking and crosspicking techniques to build speed and clarity
  • Discuss and develop basic improvisational techniques within a bluegrass setting
  • Expand students repertoire and emphasize learning bluegrass fiddle tunes by ear

Performing Musician

Self Employed
2020 - Current
  • Personally manage networking, promoting, and booking performances for myself and band
  • Create an interactive and educational show with audiences including old Appalachian songs
  • Studio Recording: “And She Will Go” – my EP (6 songs) which I wrote, produced, sang and played guitar on

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Verner Learning Center
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assisted in managing the classroom and ensuring children's emotional and physical well-being
  • Built trust with children and parents, developing a safe and positive atmosphere
  • Handled high stress situations with patience and compassion

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Warren Wilson College
Swannanoa, NC

Minor - Traditional Music

Warren Wilson College
Swannanoa, NC

Minor - Neuroscience

Warren Wilson College
Swannanoa, NC

Skills

  • Guitarist (flatpicking, crosspicking, improvisation)
  • Songwriter
  • Vocalist (lead and harmony singing)
  • Fiddler (old-time tunes and basic bowing patterns)
  • Foundational concepts in Music Theory

Performance Experience

Festivals & Showcases

  • IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association)
  • Sing Out Loud Showcase
  • Gamble Rogers Folk Festival
  • Will McLean Folk Festival

Band Experience:

  • Lillie Corinne band
  • Cori and the Cowboys
  • Warren Wilson Advanced Bluegrass Ensemble

Studio Recording 

  • And She'll Go - my EP (6 songs) which I wrote, produced, sang and played guitar on

Recording Session

Timeline

Guitar Instructor

Self Employed
01.2024 - Current

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Verner Learning Center
08.2023 - 05.2024

Performing Musician

Self Employed
2020 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Warren Wilson College

Minor - Traditional Music

Warren Wilson College

Minor - Neuroscience

Warren Wilson College
Cori Moore