Tim Lyddon jazz piano (online & Poconos,PA) only

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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

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Hired 51 times

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56 years in business

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2021

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Fundamentals (pitch, rhythm, chords, etc.)

Harmonization

Counterpoint

Music subjects (notation, analysis, ear training)

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Advanced

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Cello

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Jeremy H.

Aug 2, 2025

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Details: 45 - 64 years old • Yes, the student can read music • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Jazz • Yes, the student has a keyboard • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location

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Kiana S.

Nov 19, 2024

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Details: 26 - 44 years old • Yes, the student can read music • 4+ yrs of formal training • Jazz • Yes, the student has a piano • 45 minutes • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Michael g.

Feb 24, 2025

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I decided to go with Tim because his jazz style of playing was what I was looking for. From the very first lesson, he understood my strengths and weaknesses and gears the lessons to help me grow. Every lesson is a managably challenging and progressive. Thanks for making the selection process easy for me. MG New City

Details: 45 - 64 years old • Yes, the student can read music • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Jazz • Yes, the student has a piano • 30 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Carl P.

Jun 26, 2026

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It’s been a while since this lesson, and after reflecting on it, I think my original review was harsher than it should have been. While the lesson wasn’t the right fit for me and we had some issues at the beginning, I don’t think one experience should outweigh the positive experiences many others have had. I wish Tim the best and hope others find value in his lessons.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • Yes, the student can read music • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Jazz • Yes, the student has a piano • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Richard F.

Mar 8, 2021

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After two lessons with Tim, several things are already clear: He quickly susses your skill level and desires and begins his work right there. His lessons thoughtfully and skillfully build on each other. He makes you think. He challenges you, but only, I believe, if you want to be challenged. If, like me, you've been trying for about a year to learn to play jazz, you could probably take a lesson a week for a decade, and he'd still be helping you improve. When he teaches remotely, he's good with the technology, and although your phone camera allows him to see your fingers, he really only needs to use his ear. He's at his piano while you're at yours, and he'll sometimes play to demonstrate a point and to develop your own ear. Between lessons, he texts or emails practice materials, and he includes helpful and instructive videos of himself playing effortlessly the homework you need to prepare for your next session. He's kind, helpful, good humored, patient, and whatever other adjectives could be used to describe a terrific teacher. I count myself lucky to have found him.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • Yes, the student can read music • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Jazz • Yes, the student has a piano • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet) • At the pro’s location

Tim Lyddon jazz piano (online & Poconos,PA) only's reply

Thankyou Richard. I’m happy to have you as a student

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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