Thomas Music Co.
717-295-4688

Teaching Style – All lessons are based on your personal learning style. Each lesson is tailored to suit your needs so that it is more enjoyable, productive and rewarding.

Lessons – Lessons in all styles of music are available for acoustic, electric, classical and bass guitar.

Ages - Lessons are available for all ages. Age range to date has been 31/2 to 76 years.

Levels – All levels are welcome from beginning to professional players.

Develop your skills in the areas of your choice such as theory and harmony, note reading, rhythm and lead playing, songwriting, arranging, right and left hand technique, fingerboard harmony, ear training, recording and performing.

Learn from your favorite CD’s.


About Jim Thomas

Professional Experience

  • Began writing and arranging music in 1968.
  • Music study experience includes private lessons, personal research, Cumberland County College, Millersville University, private study with concert artist and Master Classes.
  • Teaching since 1980. Students have ranged from beginning to professional performers.
  • Mentored and taught music teachers, performers and recording artists.
  • Directed duos and ensembles.
  • Professional performance experience includes bands, song writing, pre-recorded and live TV performance, classical duos, classical ensembles, finger style jazz guitar and 12 years as a solo classical guitarist.
  • Proprietor of Thomas Music Co., specializing in music education since 1989.
  • Co-owner of FirstGuitar, providing instruments and educational resources for students of the guitar.
  • Over 20 years of retail experience in musical instruments and educational materials.
  • Consultation in instrument selection, instrument repair, educational materials, preparation for higher education in music, recording, writing, arranging and performing.

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