About Jim Thomas

In addition to lessons, Jim provides consultation in instrument selection, instrument repair, educational materials, preparation for higher education in music, recording, writing, arranging and performing.


Thomas Music Co. is part of a vibrant community of musicians and creative professionals in Lancaster, PA. The physical location houses two guitar teaching studios, a recording studio and guitar repair workshop.

  • 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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(717) 295-4688

jim@firstguitar.com

Call today to schedule your free trial lesson and guitar inspection. One half hour is all it takes in order to find out if we are a good fit. There is absolutely no obligation to continue.


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Our retail site, FirstGuitar.com is dedicated to providing guitars that are easy to play and learn on. Each instrument is personally inspected and adjusted to better-than-factory condition by our staff.