Our instructor, Rob Higginbotham, has been teaching full time for 20 years. He has the patience to teach any age, and the experience to do it well. The Open Chord Music School currently offers lessons in Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, and Ukulele. As the School expands we will always offer excellent referrals for instruments and vocals that we do not teach in house - at no charge of course. Open Chord Music School teachers love music and love to teach. All are well-experienced teachers as well. All Open Chord teachers are patient and thorough. Speaking of patience, , the Open Chord Café/Brewhouse, offers a relaxed and safe waiting room with a full compliment of café fare for parents, siblings and others. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building. Lessons are offered in half hour slots Monday through Saturdays starting at 2 p.m. Tuition is monthly at $80 per month for a dedicated half hour time slot each week. If a student wishes to take one hour lessons once each week a 10% discount will be applied ($144/month) . When starting past the first week of the month, the cost is pro-rated at the rate of $20 per half hour time slot. A 25% discount is offered on the first full month of lessons to make getting started a little bit easier. Students are encouraged to participate in Music Recitals on the Open Chord Stage should they wish to. Don’t wait any longer…….. Scheduling your lessons is easy – just call 865.281.5874 or send an email to [email protected] with your contact information and we will give you a shout back. The Music School is just one of the multi-faceted pieces of the OPEN CHORD MUSIC EXPERIENCE in Knoxville which includes the Open Chord Music School, the Open Chord Music Store (opening11/28/2014) , the Open Chord Café, and the Open Chord Brewhouse and Stage Concert Hall all housed in the Open Chord Building at 8502 Kingston Pike. We Love Music!! Open Chords on the guitar are full, rich, and beautiful sounding chords. Hence, the name. For the Love of Music! That’s the Bottom Line for Doing All We Do. OUR TEACHERS INCLUDE:
Chris Cook
Chris Cook currently has 28 years playing experience and 10 experience teaching in Knoxville. Over the years, Chris has played in many popular Knoxville based bands. Most recently as a member of the Pop Rox and Zank which specializes in ‘60’s Surf Music. Father of two, Chris enjoys working with children and has the patience needed to work with all ages. Chris can teach most styles and is strongest in Rock, Funk, Blues, and of course, Surf Music. Chris can teach either bass or guitar. Chris can be reached through the store at 865.281.5874 or [email protected]
Robert Higginbotham
Robert Higginbotham has been teaching guitar in Knoxville for ten years. Robert spent his early years as a working musician in the 1970s. After that he spent decades in the private sector as a business owner and information systems engineer where he also spent a good deal of time teaching. A local musician who has been part of the Knoxville music scene for over 15 years, Robert took “early retirement” from his “real job” in 2004 to devote himself to music full time. Robert has run the Wednesday Night Blues Jam at Brackins for most of the last ten years. He runs the Thursday Night Jam at the Open Chord Brewhouse and Stage. He also plays all over East Tennessee with the GRITS from Dumplin Valley band on weekends. The father of three grown children, Robert is very patient. He has taught students from the age of seven to seventy. His specialties are blues, rock, and acoustic folk style. He teaches all styles except classical music. He also teaches beginning bass. Robert can be reached through the store at 865.281.5874 or [email protected]. Josh Hobbs
Josh Hobbs is currently in his tenth year of music education in Knoxville. Josh began his performance career in 1998, which has led him to many great gigs, such as Bonnaroo 2010. After recieving his Bachelor of Music in Jazz from UTK, Josh has been a staple of the music community, from leading the Brackin’s Blues Jam, to “Sundown in the City” performances. A true student of music, Josh has an intuitive understanding of the educational process and teaches all levels and styles of guitar. He also offers electric bass, mandolin, banjo, and ukulele lessons. Josh can be reached through the store at 865.281.5874, directly at 423-4368-8109, or [email protected]
