Born under mysterious circumstances in a sleepy Midwest town, Scott displayed a keen intellect, probing curiosity, and a remarkable aptitude for music early on; he was already beginning to teach himself the piano when enrolled in private lessons at age six. Four years later, he picked up the guitar, and from there it was no looking back.

Music has remained the one constant throughout his life's journey, which has covered vast areas both geographically and conceptually. After his military service and a decade of performing in the Pacific Northwest, Scott returned to the Midwest and continued his studies and work; awaiting with growing impatience the next stage of his personal evolution.

This came in 2002, when he crossed paths with Guitar Craft, a school founded and led by King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp. This meeting had a profound impact on Scott, and his association with GC continues to drive and inspire his work, life, and personal growth. The two year Work in Progress project was a direct outgrowth of this, being Scott's own explorations within the Tuning the Air model pioneered by the Guitar Circle of Seattle - in many ways coming full circle himself.

Following a brief hiatus, Scott returned to the stage with the Burnt Mill Band, simultaneously drawing on his years of experience and broadening his palette, applying the principles of Guitar Craft in some unusual new areas, including American roots music. He is presently doing occasional freelance work, while focusing on writing for a possible original project.

Scott currently resides in Charlottesville, Virginia with his wife Ann and their cat, Dogbert.