A Personal Lesson Experience
Jim builds a comprehensive and personal syllabus that fits your wants and needs as an artist. With nearly 20 years experience working with students of all ages and skill levels, Jim has a variety of teaching techniques and resources to help you build on your strengths and tackle your weaknesses.
"Jim helped me grow my confidence in myself and in my music, and he always knows how to challenge me to further develop my skills." - Calista R., College Student
Master Your Instrument
Playing the same scale for the 40th time not seeming to build your technique? 7th new mouthpiece still not sounding right? With an extensive list of tone building and technique exercises, Jim will help you get that sound you’re looking for. Learn how to get around your instrument with clarity and ease and maximize your practice time.
"In the time I’ve been with Jim, I’ve seen so much progress in my playing. His experience as a musician has immense variety, making him flexible to each student’s preferences and goals, and he is always engaging and fun to work with. Not only that, but he encourages his students to figure things out in ways that make sense to them instead of promoting one “right” way of understanding musical concepts and practice techniques. I’m very glad I started working with him." - Melanie K., College student
Build Your Artistry
Jim is deeply invested in helping students find their personal voice as an artist. Whether your goal is to become a better improvisor, composer, classical player, or simply learn to better express yourself through music, Jim has a variety of tools and techniques to help expand your artistic voice.
Real World Experience
Jim Doesn’t just talk the talk – he’s released multiple records and has been featured on stages large and small in the United States and internationally as a side man and band leader. Want to know how professional musicians practice? The ins-and-outs of the music business and touring? What’s it like working with masters of their craft? Get real world answers from a full-time professional.
"I had never played an instrument until I started working with Jim. He really is the best, I wouldn’t work with anyone else." - Alex G., Current Student
Learn From Anywhere
With almost 10 years’ experience working remotely with students around the world, Jim is equipped to help you learn – even if you’re halfway across the globe.
"Jim Piela is the perfect musician for any educational jazz function. He is an extremely talented, communicative, punctual, professional, relatable and overall amazing human being. Jim was so calming and easy to work with, the students felt at ease immediately. Then he started jamming with us, and the students were absolutely blown away by his incredible skill and musicianship. Jim kept himself very busy during his short time with us. I would turn around and find him working with individuals, creating mini jam sessions, instructing a full class, pulling sections out to work, and sharing resources to help students succeed. Jim also took personal time to work with our program needs, including adapting a tune he had originally arranged for his band "Planetary People". Jim would meet virtually in private lessons or with our full ensemble from his New York home to ours in Wisconsin. I encourage you to share in my enthusiasm for Jim Piela by allowing him to come work with your students or ensembles. It was an experience me and my students will never forget!" - Guy Gregg, Oak Creek High School Director of Bands
Private Lessons, Master Classes, Guest Artist, and More
Jim is a dedicated educator and has years of experience as a lesson teacher, clinician, and guest artist at all levels of education – from middle schools to colleges. Whether you’re an adult beginner that’s never picked up an instrument or a college program looking for a guest artist, Jim wants to work with you.
Reach out today for your free first lesson and consultation!
