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Tom W.
Minneapolis, MN

Guitar Lessons, Bass Guitar Lessons, Keyboard and Piano Lessons, Song Writing Lessons


Home or Studio or Webcam

16+ Years

About Me

Hello! I love music. Creating art that can speak so much to ourselves and others is such a beautiful thing! It's so achievable too, through practice, confidence and love. I've played electric and string bass in a number of award-winning jazz ensembles at the secondary and collegiate level. I also play guitar and keyboards and released an album of original music in 2013. I have a M. Ed in Secondary Ed. Social Studies and enjoy getting to know and learning with my students more than anything! Music is such a liberating form that allows us to share and grow our voice while stimulating our creative mind and produce true works of art! Looking forward to learning with you and sharing what I know! As a rhythm section player, I have a strong understanding of chords, rhythm, composition and general music theory and am very confident at teaching such content in an intuitive way that allows students to grow and challenge themselves from day one! Thank you!!!

Tom W. has over 16+ years of music experience in the Minneapolis area.

Tom W. is proficient in and teaches Guitar Lessons, Bass Guitar Lessons, Keyboard and Piano Lessons, Song Writing Lessons .

Degree and Field of Study:

M. Ed. Secondary Social Studies Ed.May 2018
University of Minnesota

Award Name:

Essentially Ellington FinalistMay 2009
Essentially Ellington
La Crosse Jazz Festival Winner x3February 2010
UW-La Crosse
Kevin Waldeck Social Studies AwardMay 2010
Badger High School

What to expect in my Guitar Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced

I love writing music and growing my arsenal of "tools" in the music toolbox. Improvisation and finding sharing INTUITIVE ways to help students learn their instrument and grow their knowledge are strengths I have as a music instructor. I can help students see music as less abstract and allow them to really dive and make great progress!!!


What to expect in my Bass Guitar Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced

I love writing music and growing my arsenal of "tools" in the music toolbox. Improvisation and finding sharing INTUITIVE ways to help students learn their instrument and grow their knowledge are strengths I have as a music instructor. I can help students see music as less abstract and allow them to really dive and make great progress!!!


What to expect in my Song Writing Lessons

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I love writing music and growing my arsenal of "tools" in the music toolbox. Improvisation and finding sharing INTUITIVE ways to help students learn their instrument and grow their knowledge are strengths I have as a music instructor. I can help students see music as less abstract and allow them to really dive and make great progress!!! Exploring ideas like timbre, song structure and how to use dynamics, symbolism and storytelling to create a unique piece of music are things students could expect in a Song Writing Lesson with me. Thank You!!!


What to expect in my Keyboard and Piano Lessons

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I love writing music and growing my arsenal of "tools" in the music toolbox. Improvisation and finding sharing INTUITIVE ways to help students learn their instrument and grow their knowledge are strengths I have as a music instructor. I can help students see music as less abstract and allow them to really dive and make great progress!!!



Formal Education:

University of Minnesota Bachelors-American Studies 2010 University of Minnesota-M Ed. Secondary Ed. Social Studies 2018

Private Education:

University of Minnesota Bachelors-American Studies 2010 University of Minnesota-M Ed. Secondary Ed. Social Studies 2018

Performing Experience:

Joined a great funk band at age 14 which recorded and played at state fairs through High School. Played in numerous Jazz Ensembles and combos. Wrote an album of music: "Harsh Logic" under the moniker "Caspian SNX"

Experience Teaching:

7

Age Group Taught:
  • Young Adult Adult Under 6yrs Child
Genres Taught:
  • Rock
  • Blues
  • Jazz
  • Classical
  • Country
  • Acoustic
Lessons Locations:
  • Your Home
  • Teacher 's Studio
  • Webcam
Availability:
Day Start Time End Time Detailed View
Mon 7:00am 8:30pm View
Tue 7:00am 8:00pm View
Wed 7:00am 8:30pm View
Thu 7:00am off View
Fri 7:00am off View
Sat 8:00am 8:30pm View
Sun 8:30am 8:30pm View
Last updated on 08/04/2020
Map:
Tom W. is willing to travel up to a distance of 15 Miles to teach a lesson in your home.
Points of Interest in Lower Manhattan
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