Tommy Norris is a 2010 graduate of Western Carolina University where he studied classical guitar, composition and music theory with a focus in audio engineering.
Tommy composes music for video games and other media at his home studio outside of Raleigh, NC. Utilizing his skill at playing multiple traditional string and percussion instruments combined with a vast array of virtual instruments, along with his extensive experience in the folk/americana music industry, Tommy brings a fresh and unique composition style to the gaming industry.
He is a co-founder of the folk/americana band The Barefoot Movement, where he continually tours nationally, bringing their brand of acoustic music to new ears and audiences.
In January of 2018, Tommy published his first mandolin instruction book with Mel Bay Publications, titled “Theory and Improvisation for the Modern Mandolinist”. He has since published over 8 mandolin music and instruction books with Mel Bay.
In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, reading books, and dying in Dark Souls.
Tommy plays D’Addario Strings