Scott began teaching music lessons at the age of 15 and became a full-time professional musician at age 17 when he was a Junior in High School.  He received his Bachelor of Music Degree from Midwestern State University in 1977 with a major in theory and composition, and a primary performance concentration in clarinet.  

Scott teaches students at ScottSound Music Monday through Friday. His areas of discipline on all levels are as follows: Fretted instruments - tenor, plectrum and 5-string banjo, guitar, bass, mandolin & uke; Woodwinds - flute, clarinet and sax; Music Theory - scoring, arranging, producing and song writing.
 Scott also teaches brass, strings and percussion to a secondary level.  

Scott's students have been consistent winners of the Fretted Instrument Guild of America's scholarship awards and many have gone on to become professional musicians, educators, and directors.  He has authored two banjo methods, taught workshops for the Tennessee Banjo Institute in Nashville, TN and served as Dean of the International Banjo College in Guthrie, OK from 2001 - 2005. 

Scott also provides successful music programs for north Dallas private schools. He is currently Band Director for Levine Academy.