Welcome to A Door for a Desk, the online home of Scott Whiddon.

Scott is a writer, teacher, and musician living in Lexington, KY. In Close Quarters with the Enemy (2017) is his first solo recording.    

Scott performs with Letters of Acceptance and has developed film scores for Richard Knox Robinson and Brian Frye/Katrina Dixon.  From 2012-2016, Scott served as music director for the Harry Dean Stanton Fest.  He’s shared stages with artists ranging from Jerry Joseph to Elf Power to Amy Levere. Currently, Scott is developing a series of shows benefiting Habitat for Humanity, involving various combinations of Lexington musicians.  He’s also part of Stamp+Ink (a music project/fundraiser for students).

Scott has also played guitar for Palisades, The Wags, The Binders, Lexington Conservatory Theater Summerfest, and other projects.