Location of Birth: Italy

I received my bachelor’s degree in jazz studies and minored in music technology at George Mason University. I have taught privately for 5 years and group lessons for 2. I teach bass and guitar, all levels and ages as well as beginning and intermediate piano.

“In all the years I’ve been playing bass I’ve never seen the techniques that TJ uses on bass… I ain’t no TJ Turqman.” – Glenn Dewey, Principal Marine Bassist and GMU Bass Instructor “ [TJ has an] Amazing mind that puts out amazing bass and guitar work” -Jim Carroll, director of Jazz Studies at GMU Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies, Minor in Music Technology. George Mason University, May 2010. Student of GMU Jazz Faculty Glenn Dewey, Jim Carroll and Wade Beach Have taught privately for five years; Conducted group lessons for two years -TJ Turqman has been on the gigging and teaching scene for years in the Washington DC area, averaging gigs 2-3 times a week. -He plays in a variety of gigging bands, with genres ranging from jazz, avant garde, fusion, rock, funk, and reggae. -Performed/Performs at many jazz gigs in combos with Jim Carroll, the GMU jazz band, and formal recitals. -TJ has played some major venues that include the State Theater, the 9:30 Club, Jammin’ Java Rock, and Roll Hotel. -Some examples of TJ’s performances can be found on the “Poor Man’s Lobster State Theater DVD” and also has footage on Youtube.com playing many different performances. – TJ also composes, arranges and records his own music/existing material in many different musical settings which include avant garde drums and bass, progressive rock (playing guitar, bass, drums, and vocals), jazz, funk, and classical. – Has experience working with the recording program ProTools, Garage Band – Has taught bass and guitar privately for four years; students ranging from children to senior citizens of various skill levels. – TJ has taught group lessons with bass, guitar, and beginning piano for about a year and works well with children.