Jimmy Z
Guitar, Bass, Voice, Music Production
A heavy hitter who runs the gambit from authentic jazz guitar to contemporary songwriting and blistering pyrotechnics.
Jimmy Z started his musical journey at six years of age, taking lessons and playing a wide variety of music with his father, a jazz musician who performed throughout his life. He also studied guitar with jazz genius Warren Nunes. Jimmy writes, plays, and performs songs in all genres. National song releases include "The Boys and the Girls are Doing It," from the movie sound track for Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure, recorded as part of his contract with A&M Records. Additionally, Jimmy’s jazz fusion group, Faldo's Toy, has released two records with sales and performances around the globe. His publishing company, ProTunes, provides musical content for over 70 shows on television, including The Voice, MotorTrend, Teen Mom, Pawn Stars, NY Ink, and Made. A recent country music song and video that Jimmy co-wrote and co-produced is Moonshine, performed by Briana Tyson.
In His Own Words
“I love what I do and am passionate about making learning guitar fun and accessible for students of all ages and abilities.
I have over 25 years of experience, teaching acoustic, electric, and bass guitar across multiple genres---rock, jazz, fusion, blues, metal, pop, and country. I also share my expertise with students in improvisation, voice, and songwriting. Wanna shred? I can help!”
What People Are Saying
“Jimmy is an incredible guitar instructor. He is so patient with my son and has really helped him improve his guitar skills. Jimmy makes learning fun by tailoring lessons to my son’s specific musical interests. Thank you Jimmy!”
— Stacie Annear
“Not only a great guitarist but a great teacher. He is proficient at fingerpicking, improvisation, electric and acoustic guitar. If you like Larry Carlton, Steve Lukather, and John Mayer, then Jimmy Zeigler is your guy. Also, he teacher the craft of songwriting and will produce, record, and master your song.”
— Tony Fernandas
“Colin has been learning guitar from Jimmy Z for 4 years now. Jimmy knows how to keep him interested and excited to keep playing and practicing. Colin loves music and because he can read it, he’s expanded to playing the saxophone for school as well.”
— Analyn Novenario
Contact Jimmy Z.
James Zeigler
jrzeigler57@gmail.com
(925) 285-0391
39 California Ave STE 206
Pleasanton, CA 94566
