Gulf Coast School of Music

How they teach

Jim’s unique teaching style helps students learn to play the fun way, without books or needing to know how to read music. He focuses on fostering a sense of achievement and giving positive feedback to keep the process enjoyable and fulfilling.

Who teaches

• Robert HeekeRobert Heeke studied music at the University of West Florida and studied guitar under Joseph Stallings at Pensacola State College. He has played guitar for more than 20 years and has performed with Big Jim Brown & the SpeedKings, the Destiny Howard Band, and the Ed Johansson Trio. He has taught music for over 10 years.
• Leah Yelverton
• Josh TheriotBorn and raised in the rich Cajun French culture of south Louisiana, Josh Theriot graduated at the age of 20 from the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. He is a multi-genre guitarist, singer-songwriter, and composer, contributing to a variety of local groups including Abigail’s Ghost (Progressive Rock), Another Hot Club Special (Jazz), and Brynne and Bones (Folk, R&B). His catalog
• Avery HaleAvery Hale is a student at the University of West Florida and she loves to teach music. She has had multiple years of vocal training and has played ukulele for 5 years.
• Teagan Privett
• Jim BrownA guitarist, singer, and songwriter for more than 30 years, Jim Brown founded Gulf Coast School of Music in 2009. He has taught hundreds of children and adults how to play guitar, piano, drums, bass, ukulele, and more, as well as how to sing, perform, and write songs.

The details

Address

812 E Desoto St., Pensacola FL

Phone

+18502079795

Website

gulfcoastschoolofmusic.com

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