Jim Herlihy is a multi instrumentalist, songwriter, music teacher, open mic host, and all around supporter of local music.  A mostly self-taught musician, Jim has been a fan of music his whole life and has been playing guitar for over 25 years.  He co-founded the critically acclaimed rock group Augustus over 10 years ago and has booked countless shows and cross-country tours for the band ever since.  He has been the banjo player for local indie folk group Sturtz for the last 6 years and co-founded the up and coming folk group Lost Bobcat in 2023.

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Jim has been teaching acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and banjo lessons for over 8 years with a focus on tapping into the students interests.  He wants to know what music you like and how you see yourself playing your instrument.  Do you want to sit around a campfire and play a couple of your favorite songs, do you want to play along with recordings of your favorite bands, do you want to play with others and be in a band?  Do you want to understand how the songs you love are built and what makes them special?  His lessons range from instrumental technique, music theory, and songcraft all while putting the student in the driver seat.  He believes that music lessons are not 1 size fits all and he tailors the curriculum to the outcome the student is looking for. 

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When he’s not teaching, you can find him playing his guitar, cooking, skateboarding, reading, or seeking out hot springs.