Tim A.

General Info

• Certified Music Teacher

  Certified Music Teacher

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• Levels: Beginner to Advanced

• In-Home Lessons: Yes
• In-Studio Lessons: Yes
• Ages: 5 & up

Subjects Taught

Bass Guitar, Guitar, Music Performance, Music Recording, Music Theory, Songwriting

Education

Hampshire College - Music / Film Double Major - 1985-1990 (Bachelor's degree received)

Specialties

I would say my strengths are my experience with, and love of many forms of music.

I believe in teaching blues based guitar fundamentals. I also put an emphasis on rhythmic feel.

I have written & performed in Punk, Grunge, Alternative, Hard Rock, Pop, Acoustic, Orchestral, & Experimental, Genres.

I can evaluate a students goals and create a plan to achieve them.

For example; When students have basic skills but want to learn how to be a songwriter ... with their computer, I could teach them how to analyze a song structure, program a beat, play the instruments, teach them how to discuss the song in music theory terms and relate to other players, how to record and mix it, etc.

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Lesson Details

The first lesson will be an evaluation of the students current skill level and desired goals. We'll choose an area of focus and create a road map with benchmarks, performing musical examples of new knowledge. Students will be required to practice and complete homework to present at the next lesson. My style of teaching is patient. I am passionate about challenging students to be the their best while encouraging them to enjoy the process and have fun. .

About

I've been teaching guitar & bass privately for six years. I also teach Logic/Garageband and song writing. I've been a music director in a circus, which includes teaching and directing musicians. I have played and currently perform in many bands throughout Europe and the U.S. (Lisa Marie Presley, and grunge era bands that have opened for Nirvana, Marilyn Manson and more). I have composed music for MTV, Comedy Central, Cheech & Chong to name a few.

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