Timothy D. Eickholt
ALL STYLES GUITAR

Related Education
Associate of Arts Centralia College
Bachelor of Arts The Evergreen State College
Studied harmony and theory with Kenneth Kimbal, Donald Chan and Jack Perciful
Studied recording and performance technique with Norman Durkee (Bette Midler's music director)

Performance History
I have been a professional musician for 33 years. I have appeared as a solo artist. I have Performed in rock, country, blues, doowop, jazz, bluegrass and big bands. I have collaborated scoring and performing on a movie sound track. I have been the musical director of two road show bands. I have also appeared on TV, radio and videos.

Technique/Style/Lesson Books Used
My teaching style is to emphasize fundamentals which apply to all styles. Almost all of my students can use a pick, play finger-style and use the versatile pick and grab technique. I also use the CAGED approach of harmonic analysis for guitar. It is a systematic approach by which every chord on the guitar can be traced to a C, A, G, E, or D chord. I have students who specialize in Jazz, Blues, Country, Classical and Pop. My approach to Rock is Blues-based.

The method books I use include, but are not limited to:

"A Modern Method for Guitar" (Volumes 1 & 2) by Wm. G. Leavitt

"How To Play Guitar" (Volumes 1 & 2) by Ernie Ball

"Alfred's Basic Guitar Method" (Volumes 1 & 2) by Alfred d' Auberge & Morton Manus

"The Christopher Parkening Method" (Volumes 1 & 2)

"Mickey Baker's Complete Course in Jazz Guitar" by Mickey Baker

"Preparations" & "Concepts" by Howard Morgan

I augment my students' studies with my own personal manuscripts of timeless music collected over 30 years of teaching.

Skill Levels Taught
I welcome all ages and skill levels. If you already play, I can help you play better. Your family, friends and musical colleagues will notice the difference. If you are just getting started, I can help you avoid the early problems of trying to show yourself how to play. I am an organized, experienced, patient instructor. Teaching is all I do. Our first lesson is free.

Length of Lesson/Which Days Available
My fee covers four one-half hour lessons per month. I teach Tuesday through Saturday.

Telephone/Email/Other
I am easy to find: 360-786-9772 (Home Studio)
360-943-7500 (Yenney Music)
Email: eickhold@hotmail.com