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Acoustic Guitar with Jimmy C.

McDonough, Georgia

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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 11-77
Speaks English only
Teaching since 1976
Jazz Guitar / Jazz Standards
  • 1 Repeated Students

About Jimmy C.

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I have over 35 years experience as a professional guitar instructor and have been actively teaching lessons in Henry County, GA as well as Clayton County, GA. And have branched out to teach online as well. I had actually started teaching friends as a teenager since 1976 where I grew up in N.Y. and those friends still play guitar to this day, a couple have become professional musicians. I started teaching guitar professional in 1983. Over the years I've had the pleasure of teaching hundreds of students at every skill level. I teach several styles of playing: Rock, Jazz, Blues, Country, Funk, Rhythm & Lead guitar playing, Classical guitar and Fingerstyle playing. I teach on electric & acoustic guitar. I have one basic philosophy in my approach to teaching: get the student to fall in love with the guitar so it becomes a life-long passion. As an instructor, I endeavor to make guitar lessons fun, practical and productive!!! Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, advanced or even at the professional level, I can help you advance your playing skills.

Instructor details

Location:
Teacher's Studio
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Vintage Trail

Teaching Hours

Tuesday
3 PM-3:15 PM
5 PM-5:15 PM
Wednesday
2 PM-2:15 PM
3 PM-3:15 PM
Thursday
2 PM-2:15 PM
2:30 PM-2:45 PM
3:30 PM-3:45 PM
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Pricing
30 minutes
$30
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5 Reviews
Landon
Teacher's studio
Highlight of my week. I’m loving this journey. Thanks Jim!
Posted Jun 9, 2024
Fnu
Teacher's studio
My son first day good Thank you jimmy
Posted Nov 20, 2018
steve
Student's home
So far so good. jim’s an excellent musician. I look forward to future lessons
Posted Jun 26, 2018
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Experience

Guitar Instructor & Owner

Feb, 2009 - Present

Private Guitar Lessons with Jimmy (McDonough, GA)

Since 2009, I began teaching out of my home studio to expand my business as an instructor into the McDonough area of Henry County. This would include being able to be closer to prospective students coming from Jonesboro, Locust Grove, and even Conyers. This has given me the ability to utilize more teaching tools that are readily available in my home studio for the benefit of my students. The large majority of my students are at this location.

Guitar Instructor

Sep, 2007 - Oct, 2020

The Whole Note Music Store (Stockbridge, GA)

I was one of two guitar instructors at this location. The other instructor was a former student. I taught at this location for a number of years before deciding to teach primarily at my home studio in McDonough, GA and online.

Guitar Instructor

Sep, 2004 - Oct, 2010

Peachtree Music Store (Stockbridge, GA)

I was the most experienced guitar instructor at this location until they closed their operations.

Guitar Instructor

May, 1983 - Aug, 2009

Tara Music Center (Jonesboro, GA)

I was the primary guitar instructor at this location for many years.

Guitarist/Performer

Jan, 1976 - May, 2012

Ensemble/Band projects

Over the years I've performed in dozens of bands and performed as a Jazz Soloist in NY, CA, FL, and in GA. I've performed in Jazz big bands, jazz trio's/duo's, a Latin jazz group featuring one of Santana's former percussionists, Prog-Rock bands, Jazz-Rock Fusion bands, Top 40 Bands, a 50's/60's Show band, Country Bands, Disco Bands, Blues Projects, Classic Rock bands, Southern Rock Bands, Contemporary Christian Bands, Church Ensembles, and also as a studio session player.

Education

Beginning - Advanced Guitar

Sep, 1970 - May, 1975

Guitar Lessons with Jimmy Nelis (Lindenhurst, NY)

Jazz Guitar / Jazz Standards

Oct, 1991 - Sep, 1992

Private Lessons with Bob Shaw (Atlanta, GA)

Advanced Jazz Guitar Stylings

Apr, 1985 - Sep, 1985

Lessons with Eric Domas (College Park, GA)

Western Swing & Country Guitar

Mar, 1980 - Jul, 1980

Guitar Lessons with Dan Hutchings (Ventura, CA)

Jazz Guitar

Sep, 1978 - Jan, 1980

Private Lessons with Jazz Guitarist Tony Campo (Copaigue, NY)

Jazz Guitar, Music Theory

May, 1976 - Aug, 1978

Private Guitar Lessons with Charlie LaVerne (Islip, NY)

Classical Guitar

Jun, 1975 - Apr, 1976

Classical Guitar Lessons with Robert Bates (Lindenhurst, NY)

Languages

English

Native Proficiency

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