Timothy Reed - Brief Teaching Bio
Tim started teaching piano when he was 17. His mother had a colleague in Columbus, Ohio, who's daughter was working on Rachmaninoff's famous C# Minor Prelude, so he taught her until he moved to Cleveland, Ohio. Since then he's taught mostly privately nearly 1500 piano and voice students, in Columbus, Cleveland, Logan, and Athens, Ohio; Boston, Massachusetts, Limassol, Cyprus, and Bloomington, Indiana. In August 2024 Tim moved to Rancho Mirage, California to promote the making of a movie/musical he's co-written called Childrenopolis. Over the years Tim has given lessons in his teaching studios and a few music schools, but for the most part he's taught in people's homes. He's now offering piano and voice lessons in homes in Greater Palm Springs!
Tim's principal piano teachers were Kurtz Helber, student of George Haddad; Nancy Bachus, student of Eugene List, Ozan Marsh, and Brooks Smith; and Richard Syracuse, student of Rosina Lhevinne and Rosalyn Tureck. Tim's principal voice teachers were Ira Zook, student of Richard Miller, and Michael Belnap, student of Luciano Pavarotti. Michael was the only voice teacher on the faculty at Indiana University School of Music at that time who knew how to teach and perform classical/opera singing, musical theater, and pop singing styles. Tim also did a bit of jazz piano with Russell Hoffman in Boston, MA, and gospel piano and voice with Ethel Caffie-Austin, in Charleston, West Virginia.
Tim was a music and liberal arts major at Cleveland State University, Ohio University, and Indiana University School of Music (now the Jacobs School of Music).
Many of his students have gone on to major in music in college, and work professionally in music. Three of his young sopranos won 1st prize in the Indiana State Finals of the National Federation of Music Clubs Vocal Solo Art Song Competition in Indiana. But mostly he's worked with kids and some adults who enjoy music as a hobby. He's taught all levels, beginners to advanced, in both piano and voice.
Tim's been blessed beyond measure with wonderful, high-level teachers, and has done his best to pass on what he learned from them, combined with what he's learned on his own from years of teaching and performing classical, musical theater, pop, and rock.
“Dear Tim,
Thank you so much for taking the time to come and play for me. I really appreciate it, and all the time and patience you have spent on this song. I have really enjoyed voice lessons and look forward to doing them in the future.
Thank you, ”
“Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Happy Holdays!
We appreciate your teaching style that makes our boys feel comfortable and happy with piano lessons...and they learn, too! 😃
P.S. I like your Euphoric Owls CD! Very nice to listen to in the car 😊
”
“Dear Tim,
Thank you for all the hours and work you put into the recital! It was so enjoyable and well attended. I thought everyone did such a great job!
Love,”
“Dear Tim,
Wishing you a wonderful holiday season! Thank you for teaching Alexandria and Corbin. Your skills and expertise are unmatched! We are so grateful to have you in our lives.”
“Tim,
Thank you for all the great stuff you taught us. I hope you enjoy your present.
Thanks,”
“Dear Tim,
Thank you for stopping by my graduation party! Also thank you for everything you’ve done for me
over the years. I’ve learned so much from you that I can use for the rest of my life. I truly appreciate it.”
“Tim,
You’re the best!”
“Merry Christmas Tim.
Thanks for all you do for us.
”
Some notes from students just before I moved from Indiana to California in fall of 2024:
“Thank you so much Tim! I hope the move goes smoothly and your work on the musical continues to go well.
Nobody can replace how great of a teacher you were to me for over a decade, I hope California treats you well!!”
“Tim,
Thanks for coming today and helping us perform.
But most of all, thanks for getting us excited about music.”
“Tim,
We truly appreciate your efforts with teaching our son. You brought a comfort and excitability to his learning process.
We will miss not having you visit each week, yet we know you will do great in CA...and maybe come back to Bloomington to visit us! 😃
Good Luck!!”
“Dear Tim,
Thank you so much for being such a positive influence to our kids. Your optimism and patience have made music lessons fun
and your unmatched knowledge and curiosity have been a blessing to our family. You truly will be missed and we wish you great
success in your new endeavor.
”
Meet Tim Reed - A maestro with decades upon decades of experience, having taught over a thousand individuals the artistry of musical theater,piano and voice. Tim's musical versatility is expansive, covering a range of genres from the classical tunes of Mozart to the heart-touching rhythms of pop, rock, country, blues, and folk. Access his extensive repertoire through his well-documented resume and sparkling testimonials. Get in touch via the area code (812) 322-7187 for an in-person or virtual lesson.
“Couldn’t have done it without my amazing voice teacher!!!”
“Thorin just came and played his festival piece for me. I am so deeply moved!! Thank you for being a brilliant teacher!”
“Dear Tim,
Thank you so much for a year of music lessons. It is hard to believe that it was about 12 months ago that I started with you. I feel like I have learned a great deal in one year.
The recital is a good thing to do. It is a great experience and it forces me to learn the pieces well. I hope to start up lessons again in early July.”
“We wanted to express our sincere appreciation to Tim for everything he has done.
His friendship, guidance, instruction, and patience (especially patience) have always made this
experience a strong and positive one. Ricardo has benefitted many times over from the recitals, and in preparing and competing...
Thanks for everything you do so well, Tim”
“We are so grateful for your exceptional teaching to all my three kids! They have gained knowledge, confidence and they had fun with music. You have given them such a precious and powerful gift, that is love for music, which will accompany them through happy and sad times of their lives. Giving them joy through the good times, and strength during the not so good times. That was our goal for them to study music. You have helped them to achieve this. Thank you, Tim!”
“You are doing a super job-which doesn’t surprise me. You are introducing musical and expressive values from the first. Especially noticeable is the control of tone-this is just as much ‘technique’ as is velocity and fluency, but many people fail to recognize this. These students are fortunate to have you as their teacher. I’m sure you will offer this to others wherever you are. Even if you become totally engrossed in a singing career, I hope you will keep a few talented piano students. All good wishes!”
“Hello! I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate you, My son has absolutely fallen in love with the piano and he counts down the days until it’s lesson day. He has a few things going on and he’s never really found something he’s REALLY loved and this has been incredible. He was at Riley most of the day one day last week and every doctor he saw asked about his favorite thing and he said piano playing every single time. I just can’t thank you enough for the time you put in with him and your kindness and PLEASE know you are making such a huge difference for him and you are very much an answered prayer for us.”
“Happy Birthday to the piano teacher who made learning piano fun!”
“The Holidays are Finally Here! 😊 Enjoy! Thanks for all you have taught Madeleine and for believing in her.”
“Dear Tim,
Gabe received lots from you and he and I are very grateful for all you did.
Best wishes,”
“Tim, Thank you for being my piano teacher!”
“Tim,
We are going to miss you, Thank you so much for teaching Bryce piano and voice. Thank you for the opportunity he had in the recording studio-that was amazing. Keep in touch and good luck in California. Can’t wait to hear how it goes.You’ll be great out there of course.
Have a safe trip and a new adventure.”
