About
About Tippetts Woodworks
I got my start in woodworking in my dad's cabinet shop. All through my childhood, I worked there in the summers. During those years, I learned the fundamentals of cabinetry and furniture construction. My mom's dad also owned a furniture business where he ultimately became very interested in mission style furniture.
Furniture making was such an integral part of my early years that it was easy to take for granted. Our home was always filled with furniture built by my dad and grandpa.
As recent college grads and new homeowners, my wife and I found ourselves in need of some end tables. The thought of buying furniture "off the shelf" was foreign to me. My wife said something like "Didn't you work in a cabinet shop? Can't you just make us something the way we want it?". Thus began my long and exciting adventure collecting new tools and building out shop space in our home.
It wasn't long before friends and friends of friends began requesting custom furniture builds. Eventually, Tippetts Woodworks was formalized with a passion for building high-quality, custom furniture.
Today, I gain great satisfaction designing furniture that is both beautiful and functional. Drawing on inspiration from modern masters such as Mike Pekovich and Chris Becksvoort, I see to create long-lasting pieces using traditional joinery and construction techniques. Woodworking is a grounding activity for me and I enjoy taking raw materials and working them into something that can be enjoyed for a lifetime.
As a musician
All of my siblings and I were expected to begin piano lessons around the age of five. I eventually learned to love playing music and enjoyed many hours practicing and being expressive.
I began playing percussion at the age of 10 when I joined beginning band in Lovell, Wyoming. For several years, I studied privately with Ronnie Bedford (Louis Prima, Benny Goodman, Benny Carter). During those years, I received one-on-one instruction in traditional rudimental snare drum, jazz drumset, marimba, and timbales.
I love playing drums and percussion for many of the same reasons that I love working with wood. The connection to a physical object through working with your hands helps me to feel present and grounded. Being able to do both things in life have helped me to appreciate the beauty of this world through sound, sight, and touch.
I later completed a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education at Brigham Young University (2012) and a Master’s degree in Music Education at Michigan State University (2017).
As a percussionist, I have had the privilege to perform in a wide range of musical settings, including Utah Premiere Brass, Utah Wind Symphony, Cantorum Chamber Choir, and Three Sharp Jazz Trio. I taught high school band and percussion for 11 years, including 7 years directing orchestras. Currently, I split my time as a high school percussion director and the owner and operator of Tippetts Woodworks. I feel very blessed to fill my days with music and woodworking.
Interested in a quote?
Send me a message and let's start the conversation. I would love to be a part of your next custom project. There is no charge for a consultation or quote, so don't hesitate to reach out!