Evan Shinners, known as W.T.F. Bach, is a Juilliard-trained pianist and harpsichordist who merges academic counterpoint with modern performance. He specializes in the works of J.S. Bach, utilizing formats like the Well-Tempered Clavier Performer’s Commentary to break down complex fugues for both professional musicians and curious listeners. A Yamaha Artist, Shinners gained notoriety through the Bach Store, a month-long pop-up residency in New York City where he performed Bach’s complete keyboard works in a retail storefront. His recent work focuses on the MiniSeries, a visual breakdown of puzzle canons and musical fractals that clarifies 18th-century composition. Beyond traditional performance, he hosts the WTF Bach Podcast and manages a dedicated curriculum on Substack. Shinners frequently collaborates with industry figures such as Grammy-winning organist Paul Jacobs and musicologist Joshua Rifkin, providing technical insights into Baroque orchestration and Urtext manuscript analysis. His approach successfully translates high-level musicology into accessible, energetic digital education for a global audience.