A native of Massachusetts, William “Tiger” Fitzhugh attended Berklee College of Music for 3 years as a composition/arranging major, then took a 17 year summer vacation before finishing his education with a BS and MMu in Classical guitar performance from Austin Peay State University, studying with Dr. Stanley Yates. In between these colleges, he performed in nearly all states and nearly all genres, rock, jazz, gospel, country, mariachi, classical, Dixieland, and bluegrass. He performed on tour with Razzy Bailey and Alan Jackson, has played with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra and the Gypsy Hombres, recorded with Vassar Clements and children’s music artist Mary LaFleur, and performed at Opryland show park for 8 years. He currently performs with The Lynn Beal Big Band and several other groups, as well as solo performances. He teaches at TN State University, Fisk University, Cumberland University, and Volunteer State Community College, and is the author of the Hal Leonard publication “Classical Guitar for the Steel String Guitarist”. 

 

“Tiger always presents an appealing, tasteful performance of guitar artistry and professional musicianship.” Davis Jonethis, Partner,Artist Development Group, Inc.

“Tiger has added so much to our events over the past years. His professionalism in the corporate market is above and beyond. Whether performing beautiful classical guitar or an upbeat Dixieland Band, he is always willing to help us customize each performance to our client.” Kristi Cline, Creative Director, Destination Nashville

Hi William, Thanks again for the great job you did at our wedding. You were a complete professional from start to finish. I was a little nervous at first with being in California and booking a wedding in Tennessee. But your consultations and administration through the entire process was first class. Not to mention the top quality music your group performed at the ceremony. It brought an elegance to the afternoon that we will remember always. I wish you the very best and hope our paths cross again soon. Best Regards, Nathan and Andrina Pratt

Tiger, we DID enjoy the music very much. Everyone I spoke with in the audience said that your music added the perfect "soundtrack" to the beautiful natural surroundings. I appreciate everything that you were able to do in the very limited time that we were working with. I could not have asked for anything more. My only regret is that you weren't able to partake in the party that followed! Thanks again for all of your work. Jason

Tiger, the background music of classical jazz created the ambiance needed for our recent cocktail reception. You were the perfect finish to a great evening. I will be sure to call you again, next time I need a little "icing" on the cake. Best regards, Dr. Terryl Propper

We were very pleased to have William playing guitar solo at our wedding in Smithville. The music was beautiful -- exactly what we wanted. We knew from our first phone call with William that we were in good hands. He helped us choose the right tunes and advised us on the best way to present the music outdoors. He even worked up a version of Neil Young's "Harvest Moon" for us. It was a lot of fun. Kyle Peterson