Professional Musician & Educator with 20+ Years Teaching College

Thomas G.

I hold a Master’s Degree in Teaching and Performing Popular Music and Jazz with an emphasis in Piano and Keyboards from the State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart, Germany.

I am a professional musician and educator with 20+ years of teaching experience. I have taught private lessons in contemporary piano and keyboards, including pop, jazz, and Latin styles, and have taught and developed courses in piano, music theory, arranging, orchestration, keyboard skills, and music production in both in-person and online learning environments.

As an Adjunct Professor of Music at Columbia College Chicago, I have worked with students of diverse backgrounds and skill levels, helping them develop practical musicianship, creativity, and confidence in a variety of contemporary musical settings. In addition to my college teaching experience, I taught children ages 6–10 at the German International School Chicago for four years.

My teaching approach emphasizes listening, understanding, creativity, and practical musical application. Whether your goal is to improve your piano playing, strengthen your understanding of harmony, melody, and rhythm, develop improvisation skills, explore arranging and composition, or learn music production techniques, I strive to help you build the skills and confidence needed to apply these concepts in real musical situations.