Business Details
Music Lessons & Performance by Tom Guard
Tom Guard Music Lessons has been dedicated to music education and performance since the early days of my career. With over 60 years of combined experience in teaching and performing, we offer personalized instruction in guitar, banjo, harmonica, bass, and voice for students aged six and up. Our studio, located just west of I-95 in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, provides flexible scheduling with lessons available daily from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. We emphasize self-motivation and musical passion while maintaining affordable pricing at $25 for half-hour sessions and $40 for hour-long lessons. As a second-generation musician with deep roots in folk music history, I bring unique expertise through collaborations like performing with Josh Reynolds, son of my father's Kingston Trio bandmate. Our services extend beyond education to include live acoustic performances at local venues, film production work dating back to my 1983 BFA in film from the San Francisco Art Institute, and web design projects informed by decades of multimedia experience. We maintain a strong commitment to artistic integrity while adapting to modern technologies, as evidenced by my transition from traditional film to digital video production and my recent focus on iPhone photography. Our approach combines technical proficiency with creative expression, whether producing educational content like 'Ah Choo, Stop the Flu' or creating concert posters in our newly established printing studio.
Services
Music Lessons
Live Performances
Film Production
Web Design
Poster Art
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized music instruction from a second-generation professional
- Our flexible schedule accommodates all student availability needs
- We combine traditional instruments with modern digital production techniques
- Our family legacy includes collaborations with legendary folk musicians
- We provide comprehensive creative services beyond standard music education
Services
Music Lessons
Private music instruction in guitar, banjo, harmonica, bass, and voice for students aged six and up. Our lessons emphasize technical proficiency and musical expression while accommodating individual learning styles. With flexible scheduling available seven days a week, students benefit from personalized instruction rooted in decades of professional experience and a family legacy in folk music.
Live Performances
Solo and collaborative acoustic performances featuring folk music and rock standards from the 1950s to present. Regular appearances at local venues, private events, and benefit concerts showcase traditional instruments and intergenerational musical connections. Our performances create engaging experiences through audience participation and historical context.
Film Production
Creative video production services including documentary work, educational content, and music videos. Drawing from formal film education and decades of technical experience, we produce high-quality visual content for diverse purposes. Recent projects include architectural documentation and socially conscious music videos addressing contemporary issues.
Web Design
Custom web design solutions informed by multimedia expertise and graphic design principles. Our approach emphasizes information hierarchy and aesthetic balance using modern design techniques. Services include creating visually appealing websites that effectively communicate clients' core messages and organizational structure.
Poster Art
Screen-printed concert posters and fine art prints combining traditional techniques with contemporary design. Our visual art practice includes oil and acrylic painting alongside printed materials. The newly established studio enables production of high-quality printed materials while maintaining artistic integrity and creative expression.
Questions
What instruments can I learn at Tom Guard Music?
We offer instruction in guitar, banjo, harmonica, bass, and voice with personalized lesson plans for each student.
Are lessons available for different age groups?
Yes, we accept students aged six and up with customized teaching approaches for different developmental stages.
What performance opportunities exist?
We perform solo acoustic sets at local venues and collaborate on national/international tours featuring folk music heritage.
Do you offer digital music production services?
Yes, we provide film/video production including educational content and music videos using professional-grade equipment.
What makes your teaching approach unique?
Our instruction combines traditional musical heritage with modern teaching methods and digital technologies.
Are there additional creative services available?
Beyond music education, we offer web design, poster art production, and professional photography services.
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