Tim Lyddon piano (online and Stroudsburg PA) only

Serves Mesa, AZ

35244

Hired 51 times

1 employee

55 years in business

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4.9

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Tim Lyddon
Completed on 12/18/2020

Introduction

I am located in the Delaware Watergap PA. I teach a varied and complete approach to jazz piano encompassing all styles and influences from Art Tatum to Brad Meldhau. I can also teach improvisation on any instrument. We look at solos and tunes, breaking down the harmonic and melodic structures. Drawing from my teachers, I use ideas that I studied from Jaki Byard on Errol Garner and Art Tatum. From Harold Danko, modal concepts which Chick Corea used. From Charlie Shoemake, Straight ahead jazz soloing and chord voicings. From Lyle Murphy, jazz composition and harmony which influenced Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea and Oscar Peterson who also was a student. Studio piano and the art of playing a ballad from Terry Trotter. Using all of these influences, I carefully watch students to see if they are swinging and using correct musicianship including rhythmic precision. You may find me on You Tube. Just search Tim Lyddon

Q&A

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

I ask some questions to see what they are really interested in doing. Then I try to show them the way to improvement and perhaps moving towards a goal. We try to keep things realistic. I am patient and try to identify the students strengths and weaknesses so as to lean on the strengths at times while bringing up the weak areas

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I have a masters of music degree from the Manhattan school of music and a BA from csla. I have also studied from some great teachers such as jaki byard(jazz piano)Charlie shoemake (jazz improv),terry trotter (studio, jazz and classical), spud Murphy(composition and arranging), Clare Fischer(jazz piano) , Milton stern(classical piano). The dick grove school

How did you get started doing this type of work?

When I was 15, someone needed jazz piano lessons. So I decided to help them even though I had not really taught before. I was also asked to play a few jobs around that time

What types of customers have you worked with?

All ages. All levels

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Make sure they are honest and really know what they are talking about. You can find out what exactly you need and then ask them questions. Find their qualifications

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

What is their training background? Do they play too? Try to figure out if they have patience. How long have they been doing it?