Forest Bailey

About

Forest Bailey is a professional guitarist, composer, and educator known for his virtuosic fingerstyle technique. Initially focused on solo acoustic guitar, he has gained recognition for his unique, percussive approach that blends elements of folk, jazz, and post-rock. His musical style is characterized by the use of unconventional tunings and percussive tapping, often drawing comparisons to artists like Michael Hedges and Andy McKee. In 2024, he also launched a two-piece electric project called Lapidary, which he describes as 'Detail Rock.' Throughout his career, he has toured internationally and performed as a solo artist and alongside other prominent fingerstyle guitarists.