


Timothy Garrett Studios offers students instruction in cello and piano. He also offers private chess lessons.
Tim welcomes students of all ages and levels to his studio in Bangor, Maine as well as providing virtual lessons wherever in the world you may live.
Whether your musical journey only has been a dream until now or you are an accomplished cellist Tim looks forward to the opportunity to work with you to attain your musical goals.
Piano students are welcome from the strike of their very first notes to intermediate playing levels.
Tim also enjoys offering private lessons for chess players at all levels, as they learn and advance their skills in this challenging game of strategy and skill.

Studio Offerings

Upcoming Performances
May 1, 2026 7pm
Acadia Chorale Society
St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church
Bar Harbor, ME
May 2, 206 4:30 pm
St. Andrew Lutheran Church
Ellsworth, ME
May 11, 2026
9:45 am & 11:30 am
Bangor Symphony Orchestra
Young People’s Concert
Collins Center
University of Maine
Orono, ME
August 8, 2026 5pm
Timothy Garrett - Cello
Caleb Sension - Piano
Eagle Hill Institute
59 Eagle Hill Rd
Steuben, ME
August 17, 2026 7pm
Timothy Garrett - Cello
Amy Irish - Piano
Hammond Hall
Main Street
Winter Harbor, ME
August 19, 2026 7pm
String Quintet
Hammond Hall
Main Street
Winter Harbor, ME
August 21, 2026 7pm
Bows by the Bay Cello Orchestra
Hammond Hall
Main Street
Winter Harbor, ME


Tim’s Teaching Philosophy

My teaching philosophy centers around discovering each students unique needs and goals. I've been a professional orchestral cellist for almost 20 years with the Bangor Symphony Orchestra. However, I have also performed as a soloist, chamber musician & in many non-classical groups across the northeast. My students have participated in all-state festivals, competitions, chamber music programs, recitals, summer music festivals, recording projects, youth orchestras, university orchestras & even gone on to music conservatories to major in music. I genuinely enjoy helping people of all ages & ability levels fufill their musical dreams.
I feel extremely lucky always feeling excited to go to work. Whether its an orchestra rehearsal, string quartet rehearsal, concert, outreach program, community service performance, group coaching or private lesson...I'm looking forward to it. What more could one ask for!?
Caleb S
Tim is a wonderful teacher, willing to depart from the beaten path to best assist
his students. With his varied background, Tim has no shortage of unique
experience, and always has intelligent insights into art and life as a whole.
Matthew W.
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Tim is a fantastical talented instructor for both an adult learner and children 2
and 5. His teaching style is both challenging and patient. I couldn’t
recommend him more highly.








