Virtual and In person Music Lessons

Learn to play the Woodwinds/Brass/Strings at your own pace!

Specializing in Beginners and Intermediate Players

 Founder and primary instructor, Mr. Patrick Thames has been teaching music since 1999. Mr. Thames specializes in teaching beginners and intermediate musicians from children to adults. Mr. Thames educates all woodwinds, brass, and select string/percussion instruments. His musical specialties include classical, jazz, and gospel music. Mr. Thames is certified to teach K-12 music in Arkansas and works at schools in central Arkansas.  

Mr. Thames holds a Bachelor of Arts in music performance from Arkansas Tech University (ATU) and a Master of Music MM in Jazz Studies from the University of Arkansas in Monticello (UAM).  He studied with Andy Anders (Low Brass, ATU), Pete Barenbregge (Jazz Saxophone, UAM)), Joseph Henson (Jazz Improvisation/Saxophone, Liberty University), and Dr. Patricia Hoover (String Bass, Suzuki Method). Mr. Thames was a past member of the 106th Army Band and the 144th Army Band. He also performs occasionally as a freelance musician. 

Mr. Thames is a Doctor of Music Education candidate at Liberty University. His research specialty is rhythmic improvisation and music learning theory strategies. Mr. Thames is a current member of the National Association for Music Education. (NAFME),Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) and the Gordon Institute for Music Learning (GIML). 

You can learn to play anything

We teach all of the Woodwinds/Brass and select String Instruments!

Woodwind

Saxophone

Flute

Clarinet

Brass

Trumpet

French Horn

Trombone

Tuba/Euphonium

Strings (Beginners)

Guitar  

Bass Guitar

Comments from a few satisfied students

Read comments from some of my students.

"Mr. Thames was one of the first people to inspire me to be a jazz musician! Being a great sax player himself gave me a first-hand look at how live music can change the mood of people and make them happy"

Jonathan "JJ" McJunkins

Professional Jazz Saxophonist

"Mr. Thames taught me not only to play the trumpet, but how to become better at it with small steps. I improved quickly under his wing, learning many popular Christian songs"

Josiah Antee

Gospel Trumpeter

"If it weren't for Mr. Thames I probably would never have gotten into music. He has been a great inspiration to me and others. He taught me to never quit and that hard work beats natural talent".

Alex Rodriguez

Electric Bassist/Baritone Saxophonist


Want to see real improvement? Try us out!

Teaching slots are now open for all beginner/intermediate Woodwind/Brass/String students . Take the time to contact our studio about lesson availabilities! We look forward to hearing from you!

Call us: (501) 551-3593
Write us: thames-patrick@hotmail.com

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