08/23/2026
Meet our newest instructor, Lynn 🎸
Lynn Beatty brings more than a decade of professional teaching experience and a lifetime of performing to Lebanon Music Academy. A versatile multi-instrumentalist, Lynn teaches drums, guitar, and bass while also having experience with mandolin, banjo, piano, keyboard, harmonica, and ukulele.
Throughout his career, Lynn has taught hundreds of students of all ages and skill levels. In addition to private instruction, he has directed youth and adult performance groups, helping musicians develop not only their technical abilities but also the confidence and teamwork that come from performing on stage. His teaching background also includes private guitar instruction and serving as a marching band drumline instructor at music camps.
Lynn's passion for music began early. He performed in his high school's concert band, marching band, and show choir, earning the prestigious John Philip Sousa Award in 1999. He continued his musical education at Ohio University, where he performed with both the renowned Marching 110 and the Ohio University Concert Band, receiving the Lawler Award in 2001.
As a performer, Lynn has played with a wide variety of bands and artists throughout Ohio and beyond, including Uptown-Funk Allstars, Bourbon County, Larry Bagby, Nicholas & The Pessimistics, Gran Bel Fisher, My Girl Friday, Zack Attack, Pandora Effect, and My Sister Sarah. While touring with country artist Larry Bagby in 2009, Lynn had the unique opportunity to perform bass guitar alongside legendary drummer W.S. "Fluke" Holland, best known for his work with Johnny Cash.
Whether working with beginners picking up an instrument for the first time or experienced musicians looking to sharpen their skills, Lynn enjoys helping students build confidence, develop strong fundamentals, and discover the joy of making music.
