I have a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Appalachian State University and a Journeyman and Professional Certificate in Music Performance from Musicians Institute. I have been a studio musician for Westlake Studios in Los Angeles and a national touring artist for many years. I have been playing in various bands ranging from rock, country, indie, metal, pop, reggae, blues, and jazz throughout my 12yrs living in Chicago. I was a founding member/teacher of the Rock House in Wilmette, IL which was eventually bought and turnered into Twelve Tone Music School in which I was an Assistant Music Director and founding teacher. I work with clients that range from absolute beginners to seasoned professionals. I work with children to adults. I work with persons with disabilities. If you want to make music, I want to teach you!
Teaches all skill levels
Teaching since 2008
Professional & Journeyman Certificates
Teaches ages 7+
Has background check
I have a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Appalachian State University and a Journeyman and Professional Certificate in Music Performance from Musicians Institute. I have been a studio musician for Westlake Studios in Los Angeles and a national touring artist for many years. I have been playing in various bands ranging from rock, country, indie, metal, pop, reggae, blues, and jazz throughout my 12yrs living in Chicago. I was a founding member/teacher of the Rock House in Wilmette, IL which was eventually bought and turnered into Twelve Tone Music School in which I was an Assistant Music Director and founding teacher. I work with clients that range from absolute beginners to seasoned professionals. I work with children to adults. I work with persons with disabilities. If you want to make music, I want to teach you!
Teaches all skill levels
Teaching since 2008
Professional & Journeyman Certificates
Teaches ages 7+
Has background check
Jamie is a great instructor. As a self taught adult player with some playing skills already, it is important to me that my instructor can tailor the lessons to my goals and current starting point. Jamie listens carefully to my goals and priorities, and develops custom lessons that help me the most. I highly recommend Jamie for any level of student.
Jamie is a fabulous teacher. I was new to the guitar but by the end of the first lesson he had me playing a song. He is also so very knowledgeable about music and excited to share that knowledge. I highly recommend him.
Jamie Rocks! Jamie taught our daughter to play guitar, first at the Rock House in person and then remotely during quarantine. He is such an amazing musician and his talent and passion for playing shine through during his lessons. He makes the guitar approachable and fun, never a chore. Our son is a drummer and both kids have played in bands that Jamie helped coach, and even pinched in with lead vocals when the band was short a singer. Jamie is an absolute pleasure to work with and we would recommend him to anyone who aspires to learn the guitar.