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Fall Recital: December 14, 2024
Guitar
Ukulele
Banjo
Bass
Sign up for high quality instruction at an affordable monthly price. Lessons are held weekly on a regular day and time reserved for the student. 30, 45, and 60 minute sessions available. You will have an average of four lessons per month. Enroll at any time.
Pop
Rock
Country
Blues
Classical
Jazz
Lessons are structured to help students improve skills and learn new songs. We work on fundamentals, songs, riffs, and ongoing projects. Students are encouraged to suggest songs of interest. All levels are welcome.
Lessons include monthly worksheets, tablature, and chord/lyric song sheets. Students are also encouraged to bring a standard method book and any outside materials they wish to work on.
Regular attendance is important, both for student progress and the functioning of the school. Consistent practice and guidance is part of success with the instrument.
YouTube
Take What You Want (Post Malone)
Jim Ellis Guitar Lessons August 16, 2024 11:30 am
"No Vacancy" (Treaty Oak Revival) Intro/Verse
Jim Ellis Guitar Lessons August 13, 2024 12:23 pm
"Over the Hills and Far Away" (Led Zeppelin) Intro
Jim Ellis Guitar Lessons August 7, 2024 11:11 am
"Day Tripper" Intro
Jim Ellis Guitar Lessons July 29, 2024 9:45 am
"Ain't No Love In Oklahoma" Luke Combs (From: Twisters)
Jim Ellis Guitar Lessons July 26, 2024 8:47 am
"Everlong" (Foo Fighters) Short
Jim Ellis Guitar Lessons July 24, 2024 9:34 am
1007 S Main Street
Hampstead, Md
25 Years of Teaching Experience
Jim is a versatile music instructor based in Hampstead, Maryland, specializing in guitar, bass, banjo, and ukulele. Beyond teaching, he actively contributes as a member of the Blue Moon Big Band and other local musical ensembles. His journey in music began at North Carroll High School, where he graduated in '96. His dedication to his craft led him to earn a Bachelor's degree in Music/Arts from the University of Maine at Farmington. He furthered his education by achieving a Master of Music degree from the University of Southern Maine. Jim's musical journey has taken him across the United States, as well as to parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean Islands. His passion for both performing and teaching has allowed him to share his expertise with diverse audiences throughout his career.