McTime Music Instruction
Individual music instruction for all ages and levels for Piano, Saxophone, Flute and Clarinet for you or your child
Hi, My name is Timothy McNamara. I have successfully been teaching individual lessons on piano, saxophone, flute and clarinet as well as teaching and leading various school music ensembles for the past 25 years in the Chicago area, both at public schools and private educational institutions. Currently, I am an Adjunct Music Faculty member for Woodwinds at Oakton Community College, in Des Plaines, IL. I am also a woodwind coach at School Town of Highland. Previously, I have worked at the Old Town School of Music, FW Parker School in Chicago and Columbia College.
I offer individual lessons on sax, clarinet, flute and beginning piano in Highland, IN. I make the instruction and coaching informative, fun and effective. My students learn the fundamentals of instrumental techniques, a clear understanding of rhythms, helpful ways to learn how to read notes and notation, and how to develop one's "ear" for music. I like to have my students work on the songs that they are interested in and the songs that they are familiar with hearing.
I received a Bachelor's degree in Music from DePaul in 1996. I have licensure for substitute teaching in IL as well as at the School Town of Highland, The lessons can be 30, 45 or 60 minutes long. I am particularly helpful to the beginning student, when the correct learning of an instrument is so important!
I accept and work with all ages of students and all ability levels. I have successfully worked with many adult students who are either beginners or adults who just would like to play better and make a better sound on their instrument. I have some very helpful ways to teach my students improvisation and soloing as well as learning about theory and composing! All ages are welcome! Letters of reference and recommendation are available upon request. I look forward to hearing from you.


My studio offers private instruction on the piano, saxophone, flute and clarinet at my home in Highland or online via the Zoom
I’ve been working as a professional Music Instructor for 25+ years..("but you're only 29, right?") I am confident that students enjoy their lessons with me - my lessons are fun and I'm an effective teacher. I can teach you the proper technique, to learn better music reading skills and better "ear" playing. If you are the student, or it's your child, you will make progress immediately. If you or your child are a beginner, you will receive the kind of guidance and support that will allow you/your child to easily understand their chosen instrument and music in general. I have always enjoyed teaching and playing music and my student's success and progress are my primary goals. If you just are playing for your own enjoyment or as a hobby, these lessons can help with that too. For more information, please contact me today. Thanks!!!!
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These videos are snippets of my playing to let prospective students and parents know that I am both a teacher and a performer. I hope you enjoy them and thanks for checking them out!
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Bach Flute Sonata No 5. E minor

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Rendition of Bach's Sonata No 5 Adagio E minPlaying examples
Jazzteca Band "Cold Duck Time" Fitzgeralds 3.17.22

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Performance with Jose Rendon's Jazzteca at Fitzgerald's 3/17/22Playing examples
G. Telemann Fantasia in C Dur

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My recording of George Telemann Fantasia in C major on 2.20.22Solfeggietto Bach 12.27.21

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Solfeggietto by C.P.E. Bach played by Tim McNamara 12.27.21piano instruction demonstration
Tim with Dale Prasco Group at Two Bills, Crown Point, IN 6.26.21

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Performing with the Frank Russell quartet at Andy's Jazz Club, Chi, IL May '19

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Tim Clarinet Thur

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Captain MacIntosh's March - duet created with Upbeat app 4/30/21

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Baritone Saxophone at the Jazz Showcase Chicago, IL with the New Standard Big Band 2018?

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