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I offer lessons in:

  • Accompanying
  • Arranging
  • Audio Production
  • 5 String Banjo
  • Bluegrass Fiddle
  • Acoustic Guitar
  • Classical Guitar
  • Jazz Guitar
  • Electric / Rock Guitar
  • Bluegrass Mandolin
  • Basic Music Theory
  • Classical Violin
  • Jazz Violin

    I also have these skills:

    • Pop Bass
    • Rock Bass
    • Funk / R&B Bass
    • Jazz Drums
    • Rock Drums
     
    Interested in taking lessons with Tim?

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    Tim MackeyOffering private lessons in
    Tigard, Oregon
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    Introduction
    Local recording artist with over 40 years of performing and teaching experience is now accepting students for private lessons at his Tigard studio. Styles taught: Guitar - Jazz, Classical, Flatpick and finger styles; Mandolin - Jazz and Bluegrass; Violin/Fiddle - Classical and Bluegrass; 5-string Banjo - Bluegrass.

    If you want to hear many examples of me playing -- click on the following link:

    http://www.bandmix.com/tim-mackey

    My Teaching Background
    First let me explain a little about my musical background. I have played the guitar since I was 9 years old. At age 14 I began appearing regularly on local live Radio and TV shows on the affiliates of CBS (KOIN) and ABC (KATU) as a guest soloist all during high school. During college I appeared locally on stage as the lead guitarist in traveling shows with Glen Campbell, Buck Owens, Sherri Lewis, Burl Ives, and other shows including the Ice Capades orchestra, Rose Festival Concert orchestra and others. I also was hired at times as a studio musician to record music for TV and radio commercials.

    The summer I graduated from PSU I appeared with Della Reese for two weeks at the grand opening of the GreenWood Inn. I also had a full load of guitar and banjo students and I worked full time at Portland Music Company for several years.

    In the late 70’s I used my education and transitioned into the “hi-tech” marketing jobs, climbing the corporate ladder at companies like Tektronix, Hewlett-Packard and others --leaving my music behind. After 18 years of that I went into business for myself, running an ad agency for 9 years and then getting my real estate license in 1999.

    The nice thing about my work in real estate is the ability to make my own decisions as to how to spend my spare time. I have been fortunate enough to be able to make a good living in real estate with time left over to again pursue my love for music. For the last 7 years I have been studying the violin with Hugh Ewart, the retired CONCERTMASTER of the Oregon Symphony.

    My Teaching Philosophy
    I am classically trained. I can teach students to read music & understand music theory (if desired) or simply help you learn songs by ear if that's all you want to do.

    I prefer students over 10 years of age but willing to make exceptions for the right student. Adult students of any age always welcome. All skill levels and musical interests welcome.

    Rates And Availability

    $25/half hour, $50/hour. Monthly blocks of lessons in advance only. Recording and mastering services also available (contact me for rates and availability).

    Call Tim Mackey @ 503-348-1957 to reserve your time slot. 10AM - 8PM Mon - Fri.


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