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Music is my passion. I teach students of all ages, but I specialize in lessons for children. I have been teaching for 40 years, with the last 14 offering in home music lessons. This was a huge convenience for my clients, given the traffic in our region. We switched to all Virtual lessons in March of 2020 due to the Pandemic. We now teach students from all over the country. With over 42 years of live performance experience, and decades of experience as a session vocalist and guitarist, I can mentor my students in a way that few other instructors can offer. Many of my students study with me for years. What makes my lessons so special? 1. All my students feel like rock stars! Because I make sure each lesson is both fun and enriching. 2. I don’t overbook myself so my current clients get the full benefit of my energy. 3. I use a song based teaching system so my students are learning songs they love while they get the academic benefits of music. 4. I provide a clear lesson plan complete with goals, achievement levels, and performances. 5. Music lessons have other great benefits like: Better grades, higher self esteem, more confidence, good social skills...and more! 6. I’ve seen the benefits of music proven over and over, and I know that I’m teaching so much more than music. I’m Exclusive. I have an incredibly high success rate because I only work with students that are truly excited about music. Limited lesson times available. Contact me now to reserve your lesson time! Jim
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Hired 163 times

Serves Bethesda, MD

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2 employees

40 years in business

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Sun1:00 pm - 9:00 pmMon2:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Interested musical styles
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Acoustic

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I travel to my customers

I work remotely (phone or internet)

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Karen A.

Aug 20, 2025

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Jim is an excellent teacher. He makes learning the guitar fun and keeps you motivated with simple instructions you build upon with each lesson. Starting out as a true beginner, having never played an instrument, my skills and confidence have grown tremendously!

Details: 45 - 64 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Ibere U.

Jul 14, 2025

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Jim is an exceptional guitar teacher—attentive, fun, and genuinely engaging. I had been stuck on barre chords for years, but after just a few weeks of working with him, I made more progress than I ever thought possible. He really listens and adapts his teaching to what you need. I only paused my lessons to focus on my thesis, but I fully intend to return as soon as I can. Highly recommend giving him a try!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Acoustic • Rock • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Phillip H.

3 weeks ago

Wow, I have only good things to say about my lessons with Jim. He is patient. He is nice. He is knowledgeable. He knows people from all walks of life and have taught people from all walks of life. I recommend him for your five year-old and I recommend him if you’re 95 years old..You can’t go wrong with Jim. He is a very good teacher and he challenges your your level of skill to make you better. I went from knowing a C cord to knowing multiple cords and making my own music and within six months I was in my church band playing very proficiently. I am taking what I learned from Jim and sharing it with people at my church and at my work. Doing the FaceTime is very convenient for me and I love it. I will continue to play the guitar for the rest of my days and will continue to learn from Jimmy. There’s so much to say, but I say rock on and happy strumming.
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Marlène N.

Jun 5, 2024

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I have really enjoyed taking guitar lessons with Jim these past 3 years. I started from scratch with a little experience with music, but none with guitar or voice. From day 1, Jim taught me the essential chords, and I was able to choose my own songs to play. Jim encouraged me to sing along and I really appreciated this additional element in my practice. Jim provides amazing feedback and is a great motivator. I highly recommend his classes, whether you are a beginner like I was, or need to spruce up your skills, or are already an accomplished player.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Rock • No, but the student is planning to purchase an instrument • 45 minutes • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

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Deb S.

Dec 18, 2024

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Jim’s method of teaching is expertly tailored to the student. For example, when I started my lessons with Jim, I considered myself an intermediate player. He assessed my playing skills, designed exercises and then built a curriculum unique to me to help me. He introduced me to barre chords and taught me techniques on how to properly position my fingers and wrist to get the strongest sounds. Jim is patient and doesn’t mind answering the same questions or showing you the same techniques over and over! It is wonderful working with him and I HIGHLY recommend him no matter your skill level.

Details: 45 - 64 years old • 2 - 4 yrs of formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Rock • Country • Folk • Blues • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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