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Songwriting with Tim B.

Newberg, Oregon

4.8
(66)
Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 6-70
Speaks French
Teaching since 1994
Bachelors in Management and Human Resources Management

    Learn Song Writing fast from an expert teacher with 30+ years experience

    I started writing songs since I was 17, I have learned that sometimes it takes a hundred songs before you get ten good ones for an album. Well versed in helping create 3 minute songs for radio airplay. If you are into progressive music like Rush and Dream Theatre, I also understand how to write songs without concern of time limit that aren't necessarily made for radio but for pure enjoyment.

    Instructor details

    Location:
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    Corinne Dr
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    10 AM-3:30 PM
    4:30 PM-5 PM
    5:30 PM-8 PM
    Tuesday
    10 AM-8 PM
    8:15 PM-8:45 PM
    9 PM-9:30 PM
    Wednesday
    10 AM-11 AM
    12 PM-1 PM
    2 PM-5 PM
    5:30 PM-7 PM
    Thursday
    10 AM-1 PM
    2 PM-8 PM
    Friday
    10 AM-4 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $28
    45 minutes
    $33
    60 minutes
    $44
    90 minutes
    $60
    120 minutes
    $80

    About Tim B.

    4.8
    (66)
    I love to help anyone who has been told they're not able to play guitar, has quit out of frustration, or been told they're too old or too young to play. *** Lesson Details *** Each lesson is customized to your learning style and different for everyone depending on what you want to learn. Most of my students like to learn from scratch which would include the following: In the first 3 lessons you will learn basic guitar fundamentals, basic 1-4-5 song progressions (the stuff that 85% of all music we listen to is made up of), left hand / right hand coordination, picking techniques, how to strum, mute, & play notes on the guitar. We can play as a band too. When you are ready, I love to bring out the drum or backing tracks to your favorite artists songs while you play guitar and I play what your not, giving you the feel of a live band that makes learning at your lesson more fun. Electric or Acoustic guitar genres include: Rock, Pop, Blues, Country, R&B, Funk, Latin, Jazz, Classical, and more. *** Studio Equipment *** My Line 6 Spider Jam will take any wave file and speed up or slow down the tempo and lower or higher the key to your preference. Great transposing tool Tuner Snark Super Electric Fender Strat Guitar American Eastman Les Paul 1959 special issue Acoustic Taylor 714CE Classical Cordoba model 20 Amp Mesa Mesa B. Nomad 100 watt combo all tube Amp Line 6 Spider Jam Boss 2 channel Acoustic Singer Live Acoustic Amp 65 watt seperate woofer & tweeter. with looper & Chorus & Echo & Delay & Reverb Effects Roland GR-55 Microphone Audio Technica AT 2035 Microphone Peavey I-101 Operating System WIndows 10 64 bit edition Recording Software Presonus Audiobox USB with Studio1 Mixer Alto ZMX 862 Zephyr Series Logitech C620 HD Webcam Go-Pro 10 webcam *** Specialties *** I have studied under guitar extraordinaire Shawn Gette who is in the band Forbidden Symphony, who once took over a gig for Steve Vai in the band Steeler who replaced Vai with Yngwie J Malmsteen as their guitar virtuoso. I have studied under guitar virtuoso Rex Carroll signed to Atlantic Records with his band Fierce Heart & Whitecross & a band called King James with band members from Stryper. I have studied under guitar afficionado, Steve Krenz a Nashville TN, college professor who has played guitar with a symphony orchestra, to jazz big bands, to performing with Grammy-winning artists like Donna Summer, Michael W. Smith, The Fifth Dimension, Israel Houghton, and Tommy Sims (renowned bass player for Bruce Springsteen and co-writer of Eric Clapton's Grammy-winning song "Change the World"). As a studio musician, He has been featured in promotional campaigns for Coldwell Banker, Prudential, and the World Cyber Games. He has performed with platinum-selling artist, Bryan White, as well as with Darlene Zschech & Hillsong, the Katinas, Jonathan Pierce, and many others including GMA Dove Award winners Natalie Grant, Ron Kenoly and Don Moen. I have studied under various professors & multiple genres at the American Guitar Academy.

    Tim Videos

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    Learn B Double Stop Ascending Pedal Tone
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    Learn Am Scale 1-3-4
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    03:03
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    Play Am Riff With Swing Jam Track.
    Guitar
    02:32
    Intermediate
    Learn Am 1 2 4 Sequence Of 6 Shredding Notes.
    Guitar
    03:36
    Intermediate
    Play 6 Powerful Strums & a Pedal Tone Riff
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    03:15
    Intermediate
    Learn 12 Notes a 3 Octave Walkup to Use For Songs.
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    05:09
    Intermediate
    Master 5 String Bar Chord 5 Chord Examples in B.
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    03:06
    Intermediate
    Master Right Hand Strumming.
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    04:23
    Intermediate
    Learn Am-G-F 1-2-4 Fun Progression
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    03:55
    Intermediate
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    4.8
    66 Reviews
    Jon
    Teacher's studio
    My son loves his lessons and has connected really well with Tim. He is making good progress, and is maintaining motivation.
    Posted Apr 12, 2023
    James
    Online
    My son's first lesson was excellent. Tim went at my son's pace and made sure he understood what he was learning. Tim was friendly and my son felt comfortable interacting with him. My son is really looking forward to his next lesson!
    Posted Feb 21, 2021
    Ava
    Online
    Tim’s a great instructor. He’s very encouraging, enthusiastic and knowledgeable!
    Posted Oct 31, 2020
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    Experience

    Acoustic & Electric Lead Guitar Player

    Aug, 2010 - Present

    C3-Newberg

    I started out playing acoustic rhythm and now sing and am a worship leader playing lead guitar.

    Guitar Teacher

    Jan, 2004 - Present

    Don't Give Up Guitar

    Owner, teacher and operator doing all functionality required to run Don't Give Up Guitar website & give guitar lessons.

    Lead Guitar on Worship Team

    Sep, 1993 - Aug, 2010

    New Life

    Started out playing bass guitar for two years and then moved up to playing electric lead guitar, and acoustic rhythm leading Worship.

    Education

    Associates in Business Administration

    Dec, 1993 - Jun, 1996

    Portland Community College

    Bachelors in Management and Human Resources Management

    Sep, 1996 - Aug, 1998

    Portland State University

    Certifications

    Theory and Technique

    Jun, 2002

    Praise Guitar Workshop by John Standefer

    A weekend workshop taught by columnist for Acoustic Fingerstyle magazine John Standefer. He also was the winner of the 2002 National Fingerstyle Guitar Contest and open division winner of the 2004 International Home of the Legends Competition.

    Harmony and Theory

    Nov, 2007

    Musicians Institute

    A course taught by Loren Hamar using Musicians Institute Curriculum and recitals to be completed for the term taught off-site.

    Awards

    King of the Blues-In Store Runner Up

    May, 2012

    Guitar Center

    Praise Guitar Workshop

    Jan, 2020

    John Standefer Finger style champion 2019

    Affiliations

    D'Adarrio Education Collective

    Jan, 2019

    a global community of music educators who are committed to inspiring the next generation of lifelong musicians. Our program provides music teachers with access to resources and other tools to help support their role in education. The Education Collective will grow to include opportunities to network with other teachers, share your knowledge and content, and attend special educational events. Our goal is to support those that support the future of music.

    Languages

    French

    Limited Proficiency

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