Garrett plays many instruments, his main instrument being the guitar. He also plays harmonica, stand up bass, autoharp, and mandolin. He has been quite successful in the music business and during his time as a full time musician from 2012-2015 played 150-200 shows a year. Some of his most notable successes in the music business includes opening for and performing with Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Shawn Mullins, as well as opening for such acts as Chicago, REO Speedwagon, and Dwight Yoakam. Through his musical career, he has also had the opportunities of meeting well known artists bands such as Plain White T’s, T-Pain, and Lucinda Williams.