Tim Buie
About
Quote 40 Dollars for Forty Minutes! I am a Pianist, Vocalist and Singer Songwriter! I am a graduate of The United States Military School of Music... As well, I am a 2 time Guinness World Record Former recepient for Marathon Piano Performance who has traveled and performed in over 40 Countries. I lived and performed throughout Europe for more than 20 years. I work in the Caribbean on an average of 5 months each year! I am the founder of The Original Piano Entertainers Convention from New Orleans in 2016 and 2017! I have performed in the top Piano Bars around the planet. Rock, Jazz, Sing a long, Pop, Boogie , today's hits as well as hits from the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, 2000,etc..............For years I have performed on Cruise Ships, Clubs, Pubs, Dueling Piano Bars, Show Rooms, Casinos etc....A 30 year Professional Piano Entertainer and also a former US Army Band Piano Player. I specialize in teaching students who are brand new to the Piano as well as those who have experience. I have trained more than 100 people who now make their living full time as a true professional Musician... Ages from 5 to 95.... I just completed an album of original music called 'My Paradise.' The album features musicians from Billy Joel's Band.. Liberty Devitto as well as Richie Cannata.... I am a high energy world class player who uses all 88 keys while making magic. ... My vocals are in the Billy Joel, Elton, Paul MCCartney ..... I have tons of references and I work very well with Children and Adults.. I have fun and try to make the lessons upbeat and positive. If you have any questions feel free to text me at (352)514-0735 or email me at [email protected]
I am 56 years of age! I have had no other profession other then piano playing, singing and song writing! Music is my life, and it is the only thing that really gets my excitement going to its fullest.... Music has allowed me to perform around the planet numerous times....
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Creating a fun relaxed environment or eliminating militant stressful sessions which the student enjoys as much as I do. Taking a song, and music breaking it down to understand how music works and it's relation to the chords of the song ..... Bringing a slow but sure understanding of left hand to right hand reading music as well as playing by ear.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Graduate of The United States Military School of music Norfolk, Virginia
30 year pro
43 Countries performed in
2 Time Guinness World Record Holder
Founder of The Original Piano Entertainers Convention
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
60 dollars per hour to travel to someone house
50 dollars when someone comes to my house
60 Dollars for 1 hour Virtual
50 Dollars for 45 minutes
How did you get started teaching?
It is my joy to share my knowledge and skills and experience
I have been traveling and performing for 30 years... I have made a conscious decision to stop traveling especially with The Pandemic of Covid 19 in full play.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with young children
I have worked with teens and young adults who wish to take their skills to the next level
I have worked with serious musicians who wish to learn the tricks of the piano to bring their music skills to the next level
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I just performed the entire month of Jan in a World Class Resort outside of Austin, Texas