Jeremy Waldrip, a native of Memphis, Tennessee, is an accomplished classical guitarist currently pursuing his doctoral studies under the guidance of Professor Adam Holzman at the University of Texas at Austin. Jeremy earned his Master of Music degree from the same institution in 2021, following his undergraduate studies with Dr. Stephen Mattingly at the University of Louisville.

His international musical journey includes a transformative experience at the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Italy, where he honed his skills in a series of masterclasses led by the esteemed Maestro Oscar Ghiglia. Jeremy's musical prowess has graced stages worldwide; he participated in a captivating tour of France with the US Guitar Orchestra and performed at the esteemed Guitar Art Festival in Belgrade, Serbia, as part of the World Guitar Orchestra.

Recognized for his exceptional talent, Jeremy has earned accolades in over 20 competitions, securing prestigious prizes at notable events such as the Southern Guitar Festival, ECU Summer Guitar Festival, Denver Guitar Festival, CSU Guitar Symposium, Florida Guitar Foundation in Miami, Florida Guitar Festival in Tallahassee, and the University of Louisville competition.

His musical journey has been enriched by interactions with esteemed artists, having participated in enlightening masterclasses with luminaries such as Christopher Parkening, Sergio Assad, David Russell, Roland Dyens, Lily Afshar, and other renowned musicians.

In addition to his performance accolades, Jeremy devoted the summer of 2022 as the guitar teaching assistant at the esteemed Brevard Music Center in North Carolina. He continues to impart his knowledge and passion as a Teaching Artist for Austin Classical Guitar, offering private lessons to aspiring young guitarists in the Austin area. Jeremy's dedication extends to his role as a guitar instructor at the Orpheus Academy of Music in Austin, where he collaborates with a dynamic team of teachers and nurtures the musical growth of his students.