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Tim C.

Member Since 2008

Tim C.

TakeLessons Instructor

Seattle, WA, 98122

Subjects Taught

Bass Guitar, Guitar, Piano, Mandolin, Music Theory, Songwriting, Ukulele, Banjo, Upright Bass

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12th ave, E

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Ages: 5 & up
Levels: Beginner to advanced

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About Me

One unique thing about me is that I've have experience in MANY different musical situations ranging from performance and education to arranging, band leading, touring, recording, and writing. I began as a punk rocker as so many people my age did. Learning the songs of the bands I listened to. As I got older and more proficient at my instrument, I began playing for the high school jazz bands and choirs in the area I grew up, beautiful Bremerton WA. When I was 16 I began my formal training ...

Lesson Details

The way Lessons work with me is that I will start by asking you questions to get an idea of your musical background (if any) and an idea of what music you like to listen to. I will then ask questions about your musical goals (if any) to try to cater a lesson plan to what you with to accomplish. My first rule is that music should be enjoyable, I believe that the only way to improve is to want to improve. Depending on the length of the lesson there will be different activities and points of focus ...

Tim has been a Seattle private music instructor for TakeLessons since 2008. Tim is a certified local music teacher.

Subjects Taught

Bass Guitar Guitar Piano Mandolin Music Theory Songwriting Ukulele Banjo Upright Bass

My Specialties

Electric Bass, Acoustic Bass, Guitar, Piano, Banjo, Ukulele, Beginning Mandolin, Jazz Mandolin, Music theory, ear training, song writing, performance skills. My specialty is anything having to do with electric bass. I also teach theory and "lead sheet" reading, improvisation, transcription, and "jamming" skills. in addition to regular curriculum (reading, technique, memorization) I also focus heavily on rhythm.

My Education

Klahowya SS - general - 1997-2000
Olympic College - General/Music - 2001-2003
Cornish College of the arts - Music - 2004-2006

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Lesson rates vary depending on the length of the lesson (we offer 30, 45, 60, and 90 minute lessons), and the actual location of the lesson (we offer lessons in your home or our teacher's studio). Lessons are paid for in advance by Visa, Mastercard or Discover. Sorry, no cash.

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