Daniel M.
11/27/2018
I studied clawhammer banjo with Tim for six months, when I was just starting off. Now, a year later, I play actual gigs in a string band! I first reached out to Tim when my wife was interested in...
Tim Hicks' Banjo, Guitar & Mandolin Lessons
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3051 Adeline St
Berkeley, CA 94703
History
I began teaching folk music full-time at the historic 5th Fifth String music store in Berkeley in 2006. I soon became the primary bluegrass and old-time banjo, mandolin and guitar teacher teaching thousands of lessons at this Berkeley folk music institution. After the 5th String closed in 2013, I moved to a new teaching studio in the same building that the 5th String was located in.
Specialties
I teach beginner, intermediate and advanced folk, old-time and bluegrass banjo, mandolin, ukulele and guitar lessons in the East Bay area. I have a private teaching studio near the Ashby BART station with off street parking that provides a relaxed atmosphere where students can feel comfortable learning and exploring their instrument. My teaching style is nonjudgmental and encouraging. No matter what level you are at, I will work with you at your own pace to help you express yourself through music.
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Reviews
5.038 reviewsRobert V.
11/23/2021
I started from scratch on the Mandolin 2 years ago, and Tim has been great to work with. In the beginning, he gave me very clear and motivational direction on how to play specific tunes. Then,...
Patton P.
7/11/2020
Tim is a great teacher. I get more out of music study if it involves some history, context, etc., and Tim's background in folk traditions and obvious experience as a teacher let him cram that...
Moira A.
5/2/2019
Tim is a patient and experienced teacher. He has a system for teaching that succeeds in getting a rank beginner (no prior music reading or instrument knowledge) like me, to a place where I am able...
Uri S.
7/1/2017
Tim knows what he's doing. He has a really good feel for meeting you where you are and knows how to find your edge without making it feel high-pressure. He's good at song selection, teaching...
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