About Michael James Zimmerman

Michael James Zimmerman is a multi-instrumentalist with over 15 years of teaching experience and over 30 years of performance experience. After graduating from the University of Oregon in 2006 with a Bachelors in Music, Michael moved to Tucson to begin performing, recording, and teaching music.

Michael has worked in recording studios as a musician, singer, and recording engineer for over 20 years. This enables an integrated technology training with his music lessons. 

Modern, Traditional, and Hybrid

For musical styles including pop, R&B, funk, blues, folk, rock, metal, and country we will find you a contemporary approach to focus on skill, musicianship, and intuitive methods of playing music. You will learn to develop a natural ear for music and rhythm with the potential to perform, record, and compose unique and modern music.

For students that require a rigid environment and to read and play the music of the great composers, we will use traditional methods to prepare students for success. Technique, sight reading, music theory, and repertoire will be the tools we employ to create excellent musicians that are prepared for academic music programs and ensemble participation.

Using a combination of methods allows us to create well-rounded and versatile musicians.