Layne Wellman is a freelance percussion instructor based in Ashland, KY. Layne graduated from Morehead State University where he studied Percussion Performance. During his time at MSU, he performed with many ensembles including the MSU Percussion Ensemble, Steel Pan Ensemble, Concert Band, Symphonic Winds, and the Marching Band. Layne is planning to return to Morehead State in the fall of 2026 to pursue his Masters in Percussion Performance as a Graduate Assistant to Dr. Brian Mason and Dr. Ben Cantrell.

Layne currently serves as the Assistant Band Director for Portsmouth West High School and as a Percussion Instructor at Morehead State University.  Additionally, he serves as the Percussion Caption Head for the Seattle Cascades Drum & Bugle Corps and as a Tenor Technician for IMPACT Percussion in Kennewick, Washington. He continues to work as an instructor, arranger, and composer for several high school programs in Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, Oregon, and Washington.

Layne’s marching experience includes Tates Creek Indoor, Seattle Cascades, and 4th Wall Performing Arts as a member of their inaugural 2022 WGI PIW season.