About Us
A Note from the Owner
A Note from the Owner
A Note from the Owner
Welcome to Firth Music.
We are dedicated to providing you with the best in private music lessons and performance preparation. I hope you enjoy our site. I'd love to hear from you with any questions or comments.
Targeted Learning
A Note from the Owner
A Note from the Owner
Each lesson utilizes an Individualized Lesson Plan (ILP) which focuses content on specific student objectives.
We "target" for success.
We keep lessons fun and informative in a comfortable and relaxed environment.
Artist Development
A Note from the Owner
Artist Development
Professional and student performers find help for their projects at Firth Music. We offer experienced support for artists at every stage of project development. Whether it's live shows or studio quality recordings, we help you get your performance polished and ready for your audience to enjoy!
Thomas Firth
About Tom
Thomas Firth has studied music education and performance at University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, The Detroit Arts Institute, Interlochen Arts Camp, Jackson Community College and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Spring Arbor University with two bachelor degrees in performance and education. Tom has received numerous awards fo
Thomas Firth has studied music education and performance at University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, The Detroit Arts Institute, Interlochen Arts Camp, Jackson Community College and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Spring Arbor University with two bachelor degrees in performance and education. Tom has received numerous awards for performance including the Wolftrap Young Artists Award, winner of the American Federation of Musicians Vocalist Competition plus many other scholarships and competitive awards.
Tom was accepted for study by the prestigious Julliard School for the Performing Arts in New York City, but he chose instead to continue his education in Michigan with the world renowned bass vocalist Willis Patterson, Dean of University of Michigan's School of Music. While there he was selected as soloist with the U of M's Men's Glee Club during their southern U.S. tour and other major performances as well. Tom has also participated in choral performances with the Detroit Symphony and solo engagements with the Jackson Symphony along with many regional big bands and orchestras.
As a vocalist and also a multi-instrumentalist, Tom has been performing in various jazz and pop combos for over 50 years and has several recording performances to his credit in both contemporary and "classical" genres.
During his long career Tom has studied with some of the nations most distinguished music coaches and he continues in their timeless traditions as he guides his students today into the world of performing arts.
Lessons Update
Firth Music LLC
March 11, 2024
Thank you for visiting our website at www.FirthMusic.Com.
I am Tom Firth the owner and principle teacher for Firth Music School since 1994.
Firth Music LLC is dedicated to maintaining a healthy and safe learning environment for our students. To help ensure this I have provided lessons online exclusively since 2020.
At Firth Music we work primarily with the free video conferencing app SKYPE.
This program provides our students with easy to use, free software for video lessons online.
With Skype we can easily share and store music files, videos, song charts and fingering diagrams for personalized study at home.
Students may use a desk top computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone to take music lessons and do so from any location! It's a perfect way to have your lesson safely and at a time when it is most convenient for you.
Lessons are individually tailored to help you reach your specific goals while having fun along the way. We make it easy for you to learn and enjoy playing music.
I hope you will contact Firth Music LLC for your private music lesson needs. We are experienced educators for all ages and we work well with "special needs" students.
If you have questions or comments please feel free to call or text to:
Tom Firth
ph. (517) 745-7529
(or use the "Email" link on this site)
I will be happy to hear from you.
Sincerely,
Tom
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