Jim Foster - Violin, Guitar, Piano
“My greatest goal as a teacher is to instill in my students a strong understanding of music, such that they will eventually be able to teach themselves!”
At a Glance...
- Playing Music Since Age 7
- Associates of Arts in Music from Austin Community College
- Active Performing Musician since 18
- Eleven Years of Teaching Experience
- Lessons Emphasize Technique, Reading Skills, Improvisation, and student-selected repertoire
Jim Foster is a Guitarist, Pianist, and Violinist.
Growing up in a musical family helped develop his ear at an early age. He began improvising and composing music on the piano at age 4, then received formal training on the violin at age 7.
Throughout his teenage years he studied with several private guitar and piano instructors learning classical, jazz, rock and other popular styles. He went on to earn an Associates of Arts In Music Performance/composition at Austin Community College.
Jim has been an active player in the Austin Music Community for almost 20 years, performing, recording, and collaborating with members of the Austin Symphony Orchestra, Asleep at the Wheel, and many others.
Jim has been teaching music to students of all ages for over 10 years, with an emphasis on customizing lesson plans to suit their individual needs!