Robby Harris

Robby Harris has been playing the guitar since he was old enough to lift one, and by his early twenties, he’d already made a name for himself in the Austin musician community as a sought-after studio player and band member for bands and singer-songwriters. He still teaches and performs on guitar regularly, but once he took up the pedal steel guitar, he fell in love with its beautiful sounds and quickly became one of Austin’s most in-demand pedal steel players. Robby’s current band, Next of Kin, was recently voted ‘Best New Act 2026’ in the Austin Chronicle’s Music Awards, and Robby will be playing pedal steel with Next of Kin on the Lollapalooza stage in summer of 2026! Robby’s experienced in multiple genres, playing with rock, alternative, folk, and country groups on iconic stages like Austin City Limits, The Continental Club, Antone’s, the Kerrville Folk Festival, and more.

He’s also well-versed in music theory, making him a great choice for beginner piano students as well. Robby’s passion for music keeps students engaged and having fun while learning, and his patient demeanor, frequent smile, and careful attention to detail make him an ideal teacher for students of all ages. Robby is also adept at explaining practice techniques to both parents and students, making it easy for parents to stay involved in musical progress from home.

Robby has worked in all aspects of music, including live performance in guitar, pedal steel, vocals, and keys, as well as recording, producing, mixing/mastering, and sound engineering. His excitement for music theory and technique is infectious, and he looks forward to building musical connections with his students to help them discover the joys of music the same way he did.