Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 1999
Masters of Music in Jazz Guitar Performance
I can help you!!
Hi!
My name is Tim and I am a seasoned performer and teacher living in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago. Come to my home and let's get learning!
I have performed in all of the big jazz clubs in Chicago (and all of the small ones too ;) and have been teaching guitar for 20 years. I have a Master's Degree in Guitar Performance from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, and an undergrad degree in guitar too.
I have serious 'chops' but also love teaching kids and have two of my own! I love teaching beginners but also we could learn about Coltrane changes, or what Freddie Hubbard's favorite ii-v-I phrase!
Let's have a fun time and do what you'd like to do, and learn what you'd like to learn. I can help you!
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Wednesday
6:30 AM-5 PM
Thursday
6:30 AM-1 PM
Friday
6:30 AM-4:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$59
45 minutes
$75
60 minutes
$100
90 minutes
$150
About Timothy S.
Hi!
My name is Tim and I am a professional guitarist based out of the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago. I have an undergraduate degree in guitar performance, and a Master's Degree from The Cincinnati Conservatory of Music in Jazz Guitar Performance.
BUT - I do not only teach jazz! I love all styles of music and started out playing bluegrass and fingerstyle guitar, which I still deeply enjoy.
In our lessons, we will work towards your own personal goals, while I keep an eye on your technique. I make sure you learn things the right way ~the first time~ so you don't have to re-learn things you feel like you already know. This is one of the hazards of learning the guitar from the internet that a great teacher (like me!) will help you with. I want to save you time, frustration, and hard work! Let's do it right the first time!
Professionally, I work very often around town. I play places in Chicago like the California Clipper, the Green Mill, the Whistler, Cafe Mustache and the Green Mill. I work mostly in Jazz contexts but also do whatever I get called to do! I want to help you meet your performance goals (because I have met mine), or get you started from the beginning.
LASTLY - while I love jazz, I also love pop music and can teach any and all styles. No matter what you'd like to play, good technique and learning it the right way the first time is essential! Let's get started!
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Experience
Guitar Instructor
Jan, 2013 - PresentMerit School of Music
I teach private students, and also group classes.
Private Guitar Instructor
Aug, 2008 - PresentGlencoe School of Music
Private guitar instructor.
Education
Bachelor of Music in Guitar Perofrmance
Aug, 1999 - May, 2004Minnesota State University Moorhead
Masters of Music in Jazz Guitar Performance
Aug, 2006 - May, 2008The Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Wednesday
6:30 AM-5 PM
Thursday
6:30 AM-1 PM
Friday
6:30 AM-4:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$59
45 minutes
$75
60 minutes
$100
90 minutes
$150
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