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Comments from students who have studied with Tim Bedner :

 

"I've improved my technique in so many ways, thoroughly learned the process."

 

"I have learned many techniques which are applicable to so much music.  I loved how this class wasn't classical, jazz or rock, but rather concepts that influence all music."

 

"He (Tim) was clear and obviously knew and loved what he was doing."

 

"Tim is awesome.  He is very knowledgeable, motivating and he makes me like coming to class."

 

"Tim has pushed me to be better every day."

 

"He (Tim) does whatever he can to help me. He also has amazing patience."

 

"Mr. Bedner is a great teacher, nice, patient and interesting."

 

"I have learned more in six months of lessons with Tim then in 16 years of studying guitar on my own."

 

"Tim seems to have both his life and his teaching methods in perfect order.  He has been a joy to study under."

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tim Bedner ~ Guitar

Advanced Jazz Guitar

University Preparation Course

Guitar Ensemble

Guitar Bootcamp Tim instructs this summer course for the guitarist getting ready to enter University, those already in a music program, and the intermediate to advanced guirtarist who would like to "brush up."

 

For over 20 years, Tim has coached and prepared students for study at university music programs such as Boston's Berklee College of Music, NYC's New School for Jazz & Contemporary Music, Philadelphia's School of the Arts, and Pittsburgh's Duquesne University.

 

Tim Bedner received his undergraduate training at Berklee College of Music and a Masters Degree in Jazz Performance at Duquesne University, considered one of the top 10 universities in the United States. Tim taught and developed undergraduate and graduate level guitar curricula for Duquesne while on their faculty.

 

Tim has relocated to the Ottawa area, he is a music professor at Carleton University and teaches private lessons,

university prep, jazz theory, guitar ensembles, clinics, and workshops at Alcorn Music Studios. Tim hosts "Inside the Music" a lecture demo series featuring professional musicians and their music.

 

Tim can be seen performing in Ottawa at Vineyards, Café Paradiso, Roses Café, Humphrey's on Bank and the Ottawa Jazz Festival..

 

Honours and Awards

 

• Multiple-year honoree in Who’s Who Among American Teachers, 2002 & 2005. • Nominated student marshal for May 2000 graduation ceremonies of the Mary Pappert School of Music, Duquesne University.

• Full-tuition graduate assistantship, Duquesne University School of Music, August 1998 to May 2000.

• Berklee Achievement Scholarship, academic excellence, Berklee College of Music, 1991.

• Achieved Dean's List academic standing every semester at Berklee College of Music. Graduated Summa Cum Laude.

• Professional Performance Division Achievement Award in recognition of outstanding musicianship, Berklee College of Music, 1991.

 

Visit Tim's website: www.timbedner.com

 

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For more detailed information regarding our guitar and bass lessons please email us:

info@alcornmusicstudios.com