As a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Berkley College of Music, an ECMA winner with the Matt Minglewood Band (for the Live at Last performance with Jeff Healey), and a 20 year veteran of the music scene having played professionally on the nightclub circuit, or as a much sought after session player in: recording studios, on concert stages, or for radio and television productions, Jim has the knowledge, experience, and gift to help you get the fun out of the fundamentals.  Jim will be teaching beginner group guitar lessons at the new Sackville location. 

Years Teaching: 6

What I Teach: Piano: Advanced and improv
                       Guitar : Group Lessons in Sackville

Favorite Composer: George Gershwin and Stravinsky

Favorite Artist: Dave McKenna, Bill Evans and many others

Favorite Movie: The Shawshank Redemption

Hobbies: Motorcycling, Fishing and Boating

About me: 20 years professional experience in stage, recording, Television and radio. I have performed with Matt Minglewood, Jeff Healey, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Ray McGuire (Trooper), Dutch Mason and many others.  ECMA winner.  Berklee Gradd '99

Favorite piece to play: "Lazy River" by Hoagey Carmichael

Favorite memory form my teaching experience: Recitals

Favorite quote: "Creativity is about making mistakes.  Art is knowing which ones to keep"