Tim Schumacher
Hello and welcome.
My name is Tim Schumacher. I’ve been teaching and playing music in the Philadelphia area for over three decades. Philly is a wonderful place to learn music and share with students.
My musical background:
Helping people learn and grow is a big part of my life. I really enjoy it.
When I was a kid, my mother was a credentialed music teacher, and my father was a minister/social service Director. All of us kids learned an instrument. We played drums, tuba, trombone, guitar, piano and more. We also sang in choirs and school musicals.
I started teaching at a nonprofit community music center when I was 16. I have taught in a variety of places and situations. Eventually I taught at the local University. I have been teaching children, adults, and teenagers, some of whom were acquiring college credit for quite a few decades. The youngest was six and the most seasoned was 80. Some students are now old buddies with their own professional playing and teaching careers.
I love performing and recording in a supportive role. I also have a recording available through Apple Music called There: the Tim Schumacher Trio.
My Teaching Style
Everyone is unique, so I like to begin lessons discussing what each student wants, whether it’s basic or something more complex. From there, we work on pathways. We find appropriate resources and discuss desired accomplishments. We figure out and try the best ways forward.
There are methods that are tried and true however, the process of learning music can be different for everyone. Getting someone to help who’s on a similar path makes the journey more energetic and satisfying. At times my students have introduced me to new music, and that can be refreshing. At other times folks share their own creations. I like learning and hearing students' work as well as sharing interest in artists who are ahead of us.
Want help making music?
If you want to learn guitar ( a variety of traditional and contemporary styles), bass, resophonic guitar, lap steel, or ukulele. Please do contact me.
I offer lessons and workshops, and I help to form and play in new musical groups. There are a few spaces in our local community where I teach. Typically I teach at my studio in Jenkintown PA. We can communicate and find the right solution.
I look forward to talking more about lessons or sharing testimonials. Please reach out to me. I keep up-to-date Child Check and criminal background clearances on file for your review.
Contact me for more info
shuehorn@yahoo.com
(215) 429-8390
