"My son, Max, and I have had the privilege of studying guitar under Tim Quinn for the past 14 months, having previously taken lessons together for five years. Following a rigorous and thorough approach to identifying the ideal guitar teacher, I consulted Fred at the Repair Zone as I valued his professional opinion based on his experience interacting with countless guitarists. Fred unequivocally recommended Tim and, after interviewing Tim and carefully scrutinizing his comprehensive website, I made the right choice.
To effectively present why I believe Tim is the ultimate instructor, I'll identify three areas: musicianship, teaching skills, and mentoring. Tim's ability to play the musical spectrum from acoustic classical guitar to electric metallic shredding, at an astonishing level of competency and expression, is of utmost benefit to an open-minded student. Equally impressive is Tim's solid theoretical foundation, backed by academic credentials, and his ability to utilize music theory in a pragmatic manner.
Having interacted with Tim as both a student and as the parent of a young student, I'm particularly impressed with Tim's flexible teaching style, which he adapts based on the student's competency and level of motivation. Tim devotes considerable time to crafting an individually tailored plan that addresses disciplines including soloing, rhythm guitar, theory, and repertoire development. Tim embraces and utilizes technology both during, and as a supplement to, his lessons; we find his .mp3 lesson files, backing tracks, and audio demonstrations to be invaluable resources when practicing.
Finally, Tim is far more than a highly skilled musician and instructor: he’s a role model citizen. His patience, calm demeanor, and organizational skills are complemented by his high expectations and contagious enthusiasm. In conclusion, by taking the time read this testimonial, I sense that you’re motivated and serious in your guitar quest...Tim is your guide to new frontiers."
Brad Scurlock