For information about lessons or classes, email Tim or call him at (304) 794-8992

Tim Hicks

Teaches Bluegrass Banjo, Old Time Banjo, and Folk Banjo

TIM'S SELF-DESCRIPTION

I teach beginner, intermediate and advanced folk, old-time and bluegrass banjo, mandolin, ukulele and guitar lessons. I love teaching music and am passionate about helping my students learn to express themselves through music. I have been teaching privately for over twenty years and I can't imagine a better way to make a living! I grew up in a musical household in West Virginia and my father, an accomplished bluegrass and folk musician, helped me realize my musical gift at an early age. While I have performed throughout the country on guitar, banjo and mandolin, at folk and bluegrass festivals, theaters, bars, cafés and living rooms, the greatest joy of my musical career has been helping my students find joy through music lessons..

After moving to the Bay Area from my home state of West Virginia in 2006, I began teaching folk music full-time at the historic 5th String music store in Berkeley. I soon became the primary bluegrass and oldtime banjo, mandolin and guitar teacher teaching thousands of lessons at this Berkeley folk music institution. 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. To hear what some of my students have to say about my teaching visit my Yelp page.