Now available for private lessons in:
Jazz Vocals
Songwriting
Pop/Soul Vocals
Composition
Saxophone
Improvisation
Piano
Music Theory
In-house sessions available for NYC residents
Remote sessions available for students worldwide
Email for rates/scheduling
Mari, voice
Jimmy is an amazing voice teacher—he is fun, encouraging, funny, and gets your best sound out of you. I felt very safe to experiment with my voice in Jimmy’s presence, and stretched my capacity to sing jazz, improvise, and even compose under his careful, kind guidance. After working with Jimmy, I re-found my singing voice and found new confidence in my ability to make songs my own.
Ethan, sax
My son Ethan began lessons with Jimmy virtually in 2020 during Covid. It started as just a bit of help with the saxophone for 6th grade band as well as an activity for him to do during the lockdown and ended up being a game changer. Ethan is now the youngest student in the Advanced Jazz Band for Marin School of the Arts. Jimmy continues to push my son musically and also has taught him a ton of music theory. Ethan loves the saxophone and is hoping to play in college as well. I have no doubt Jimmy will help him achieve this goal.
Crystal, voice
Jimmy makes learning to sing such an enjoyable experience. I’ve always wanted to learn but it’s a very nerve racking activity for me. His creative metaphors make it easy to visualize how to put an idea into practice and the way he supported me through my nerves and self doubt made him not only a teacher but also a friend. I’d recommend him to anyone. He’s exceptionally talented.
Olivia, piano
Jimmy has been an absolutely incredible teacher! He’s patient, knowledgeable and explains things in a way that is easy to understand. He really listened to what I wanted to accomplish and tailored my learning to my goals.
I was so excited to be playing songs I loved. Would highly recommend classes with him!
Tanya, voice
Just like the spirit of jazz, Jimmy improvises within each lesson, tailoring it to your needs in the moment keeping your greater goals in mind, creating an experience that feels effortless and flows as smoothly as jazz itself.