My name is Thomas Powell and I am professional guitarist and composer based in Edmonton, AB. I have now been teaching music for over 10 years. While my background is in jazz guitar and composition, I have taught singer-songwriter material, classical guitar, beginner piano, and even some basic drumming technique to people of all ages.

Each of my lessons is customized to the individual student and their interests. I will never prescribe a preset curriculum to somebody, as everyone learns differently and at various rates. Lesson length can range from 15 minutes to an hour or more, depending on the needs of the student. During the lessons, I do everything I can to support and fuel their interests, however, I also add in concepts of ear training, theory, technique, and improvisation when appropriate, to ensure a well rounded musical training.

I prefer teaching in person, but due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, I am now set up to teach on Zoom and have learned many tricks for making online lessons effective and fulfilling. I can also offer hybrid lessons depending on your location and schedule, providing some lessons in person and some online. If you would like more information about conducting online lessons, you can visit my FAQ page under the “TEACHING” menu.