Zach Meyer

• Guitar
• Old Time
• Trad

Zach Meyer is a Boston-based multi-instrumentalist who primarily performs on mandolin and guitar.  A lifelong musician, Zach is a master of groove and funk who finds a way to fit his unique intuitive style into any genre, most often old time, country, and Cajun.  With his deep knowledge of old time repertoire, Zach is a sought-after teacher and session leader.  He hosts a popular advanced old time session in Boston and brings his jam host sensibility with him wherever he goes, instigating lively jams that elevate players of all levels.  At workshops, camps, and in private lessons (both in person and virtual), Zach shares his vast repertoire of tunes spanning a wide variety of traditional styles while he imparts the foundational skills needed to make great music with other people.  With each tune taught, Zach hones in on rhythmic integrity, phrasing, chord choice, and fun tricks that can improve any jam you’re in and make playing backup guitar a joyful experience.  Zach also performs with a number of local bands ranging from Americana stringband (Grain Thief) to psychedelic old time (Dumpster Debbie) to honky tonk country (The Talking Hearts).  Zach’s been recognized as a culture bearer by the Mass Cultural Council for his significant contributions to the preservation of traditional music and for fostering a vibrant roots music community in the Greater Boston area.