Scott Zimmerman has been involved in music education in the Maryland area for over 15 years. Mr. Zimmerman holds a Master’s Degree in Music Education from the Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education from Towson University and has studied classical guitar with Ronald Pearl.
Mr. Zimmerman has taught music classes and lead choral and guitar ensembles in the Harford and Carroll County public school systems. While at Sykesville Middle school in Carroll County, he jointly developed a guitar program to specifically assist at-risk students. The program continues today under the direction of Mrs. Debra Paulsgrove. The guitar program has had many successes. One former “guitar club” member currently attends Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA.
Currently, Mr. Zimmerman maintains a private guitar studio in Westminster, Maryland. Students range in age from 6 years to adult and are exposed to a variety of musical styles with an emphasis placed on developing sound guitar technique and musicianship skills. Performance opportunities include a summer guitar recital and a Guitar Orchestra for intermediate to advanced students.
In addition to maintaining his private guitar studio, Mr. Zimmerman is a member of the Carroll Community College Music Department faculty where he directs the guitar ensembles and teaches music appreciation, class guitar and private guitar instruction. Mr. Zimmerman is also the director of the Encore Academy Guitar Ensemble which provides individual and group music instruction for home-schooled students.