Austin first picked up a guitar when he was thirteen years old and instantly became hooked. During his high school years he played as part of the regional jazz ensemble, pep band, and other bands in genres such as Hard Rock, Country, and Pop. He has also worked as a session guitarist, live performer, and taught music over the last eight years. Austin is currently plays in various churches around the Twin Cities including The House Church, Bethel's Rock, and Discover. 

Austin is passionate about helping students not only learn their instruments but also develop their own style through their playing. By putting a solid emphasis on music theory and technique, Austin strives lay a solid foundation and instill the same excitement in his students that he felt when he first picked up a guitar.