Jim Fox
Lesson Feesfrom $28.00 / 30 Minutes
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About
Jim Fox was born in Ukiah, California and developed an interest in music at an early age. Jim always had an interest in the Blues. While attending high school he played with several local bands. Jim also was interested in jazz along with rock and popular music. While in collage Jim played with jazz groups along with rock bands. After graduating from California State University Los Angeles with a BA degree in music/piano performance, Jim played with several Los Angeles bands including the group WAR. After relocating back to Santa Rosa Jim and his brother Jerry Fox played together in a popular San Francisco north bay rock band called Boys Night Out. Jim currently lives is Nashville, TN where he runs a piano school, The Jim Fox Piano Studio, and performs with the Jim Fox Trio.
About the Instructor: Jim Fox is a well-known pianist in the Brentwood and South Nashville area, with over 30 years of teaching and performing experience. His interest in piano began around the age of 10 when he first began playing. He followed through with this passion, playing in many high school bands and eventually studying music and piano performance at California State University Los Angeles, where he earned a BA degree in Music/Piano.
After college Jim played in many LA-based bands, including WAR. After relocating to Santa Rosa, he and his brother Jerry began playing as part of rock band Boys Night Out. Jim currently lives in Nashville, TN and performs in the instrumental group the Jim Fox Trio, playing a mix of jazz, latin, progressive jazz, blues and popular music. The band have been playing together for over 30 years and performing on the Nashville circuit for over 10 years at various venues.
BA in Music/Piano california State University Los Angeles 1982.
Steinway & Sons Teacher Of the Year 2016.
Member of Music Teachers National Association, National Piano Teachers Guild,
Tennessee Music Teachers Association and Nashville Area Music Teachers Association.
Basic and intermediate level piano lessons for the hobbyist and the serious piano student. It will include lessons in piano technique, reading music, music theory, memorization of music, learning piano pieces and playing by ear. Classical, popular and jazz styles will be covered.
A 30-minute lesson once a week by Zoom or Skype. One hour and 45-minute lessons are also available. I customize the course to fit the students interest and level. The method book I use with most students is Faber. The method book provides a good background and takes the student through the process of learning the piano in a clear and organized way. It's important for a student to play piano music that they like to help keep their interest. I work with the each student to find piano pieces that are both fun and interesting. Classical, popular and jazz styles of the piano will be covered. Depending on what directing a students wants to go in, an emphasis will be placed on either classical, jazz, blues or popular music. This class is open to all levels and age 5 through adult.