Private Guitar Lessons in Woodstock, Roswell, Alpharetta & Milton, GA
Ready to play? Unlock your musical talent with personalized, patient instruction. Spaces are limited – book your spot and start making music!
Gift Guitar Lessons
Four half-hour lessons, starting at $120. A great gift for birthdays, holidays, or anyone who's been wanting to learn.
Why Take Private Guitar Lessons?
Learn answers to your questions and instruction tailored to your specific needs
– with private guitar lessons, you can choose the direction you want to take. You are not limited by the “one size fits all” format of books and videos. You get exactly the information you need, when you need it.
Receive the personal attention that only a live instructor can provide
– No computer program can watch you play and correct the curve in your fingers or adjust the angle of your wrist for maximum performance.
You will learn how to practice effectively
– Under the guidance of a good teacher you’ll learn the right way to practice. You can correct your mistakes right away and achieve your musical goals that much faster.
Stay motivated
– Staying motivated is key to achieving your musical goals. Nothing is more motivating than the one-on-one relationship between you and a teacher who cares about your progress and is committed to seeing you reach your potential.
Fast results
– Results are the bottom line and the surest path to having serious fun with your guitar playing. Private guitar lessons will get you there MUCH FASTER!
Guitar Should Be Fun
Why do something if it’s not enjoyable? Learning to play a musical instrument can be a challenging and frustrating experience, which is why having a teacher who prioritizes your comfort and confidence during the learning process can be so beneficial.
How I Make it Fun
Guitar Lessons should be fun, and I’ll teach you the songs you love. I’ll make it not too easy and not too hard and I’ll bring my love of music and teaching to each lesson. Learning to play the Guitar is a rewarding and fun experience that you will always keep with you.
Philosophy
My approach to private music lessons is both unique and compelling. While I use a set curriculum as a foundation, I personalize each lesson to cater to the individual student’s aspirations and objectives for musicianship. My teaching style emphasizes playing fundamentals while incorporating underlying theory to encourage creativity and musical exploration in every student.
Who
I provide music lessons to students of all ages, including both kids and adults. While some guitar teachers avoid teaching younger students due to a lack of formal training, patience, or preference for adult company, I hold a degree in Music Education, possess years of experience teaching students, and thoroughly enjoy working with children.
What
My area of expertise lies in instructing novice and intermediate guitar players who aspire to play rock and/or folk music on either the electric or acoustic guitar. Whether my students aim to become the next rock sensation or simply wish to strum tunes by the campfire with their loved ones, I believe that learning guitar is a fulfilling and delightful experience for all.
Availability and Rates
I offer private lessons in Woodstock, GA, Tuesday through Friday, from 11 am to 7 pm. Creekside Guitar serves students from Woodstock, Roswell, Alpharetta, Milton, and the surrounding North Atlanta area. The cost of private lessons is $60 per hour or $30 per half-hour, and I accept payment in the form of cash, check, credit card, or online payment via Zelle, PayPal or Venmo.
"The Beautiful Thing About Learning is Nobody Can Take It Away From You"
-B.B. King
About Tim
Tim’s a guitarist, songwriter, and guitar teacher based in Woodstock, GA. He’s spent over 25 years playing in bands and touring, and he’s worked on live shows, music videos, soundtracks, and video games.
His lessons start from a solid curriculum, but every student gets a plan built around what they want to play. You’ll learn real technique and the theory behind it, with plenty of room to get creative.
These days Tim’s mostly writing Americana and folk songs on acoustic guitar.
“BEST TEACHER EVER!
He taught my daughter how to play music that she liked!”
“Tim is an amazing guitar teacher.
My son has been taking electric guitar lessons for over a year and he loves it.”
“Tim at Creekside is a fantastic guitar teacher! He tailors the lesson plan to each individual.
This is not corporate one-size-fits-all boring lesson planning.”
“Tim is an excellent instructor,
very patient and pushes me to be just beyond the edge of my comfort zone”
Past Performances
| Venue | City | Dates |
| Currahee Brewing Co. | Alpharetta, GA | 4/22/23 |
| Rootstock | Woodstock, GA | 9/22/22 |
| Currahee Brewing Co. | Alpharetta, GA | 8/27/22 |
| Currahee Brewing Co. | Alpharetta, GA | 7/15/22 |
| Wine 661 | Santa Clarita, CA | 6/1/19 |
| Wolf Creek Brewery | Santa Clarita, CA | 5/21/19 |
| Wolf Creek Brewery | Santa Clarita, CA | 4/30/19 |
| Gallery Cabaret Logan Bar | Chicago, IL | 4/11/19 |
| Wolf Creek Brewery | Santa Clarita, CA | 3/5/19 |
| Wolf Creek Brewery | Santa Clarita, CA | 2/19/19 |
| Uncommon Ground | Chicago, IL | 11/6/18 |
| Pocock Brewery | Santa Clarita, CA | 11/10/18 |
| Wolf Creek Brewery | Santa Clarita, CA | 7/10/18 |
| Note by Note | Santa Clarita, CA | 1/12/17 |