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Music Theory 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

    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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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    5:30 PM-6 PM
    Wednesday
    5:30 PM-6 PM
    Thursday
    1 PM-1:30 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $30
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    5.0
    4 Reviews
    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
    Yvonne Nevers
    Teacher's studio
    Great first lesson
    Posted Apr 27, 2017
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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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