While the upper school course called Financial Literacy covers many practical aspects of living with a budget, from writing checks to investing to filling out tax returns, the teacher, Ms. Latham, knows there are many different ways to make a living. Zach Cutler, a professional guitarist in D.C., spoke to the class about making a living as a self-employed business owner. He also played some music. Cutler has performed with  Melanie Fiona, Raheem DeVaughn, and Chuck Brown. He is a member of the band Eastern Standard Time, and is the music director for The Impressions.