

Jim Steed Music
Top Pro
Responds in about 2 hours
Current Top Pro
Hired 83 times
Serves Bethesda, MD
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2 employees
37 years in business
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Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read guitar tabs • What the teacher recommends • Country • Rock • Blues • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
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Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Country • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc.
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Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Electric • Jazz • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)
Hired on Thumbtack
Hired on Thumbtack
Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Acoustic • Rock • Classical • Blues • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
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Hired on Thumbtack
Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Folk • Rock • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet)
James Steed
FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
The potential student should understand the value of my varied experience both on stage and in the studio, as well as my over 37 years of private teaching experience. It gives me an ability to mentor my students in a way that few other instructors can offer. Lessons are paid the month in advance.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Every student is different. Each has their own dreams and aspirations. It's my job to make the process of learning a new instrument, voice, or just improving their existing skills, as enjoyable as possible. I love what I do, and it shows in my results for my students.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have over 37 years of private teaching experience. I have taught in private studios as well as offering in home lessons for the last 14 years. I have nearly 43 years of live performing experience, having opened for dozens of national acts, and have played to tens of thousands. I am also a session guitarist and vocalist. I have been featured on radio and television programs in the Washington, DC area. I have appeared on hundred's of TV, Radio, film, and other recording projects. I have two recordings that have been released and are available on CDBaby, Amazon, ITunes, as well as other music services across the world.