“It’s hard to not be happy when you’re listening to Tim Cheesebrow–and easy to remember the things that matter most.”
– Peter Mayer
“Tim Cheesebrow represents a wonderful marriage of passion and knowledge in a song-writing educator. After working with Tim, students will possess the knowledge to recreate the creative process throughout their lives.”
– Michael Moeller – Band Director, Mahtomedi High School
“A critically acclaimed Minnesota favorite…”
– Northfield News
Bio
Tim started writing songs in the 90’s as a way to make sense of the world. He studied the craft in earnest while getting his degree in classical music composition, and cemented his style while volunteering at a monastery and school near New Orleans.
20 years later and he’s still at it, playing over 120 shows per year. He now has seven full-length solo albums under his belt, a published book on songwriting, a studio, a music education non-profit, and is showing no signs of slowing down.
His music layers an eclectic mix of styles to create a sound with modern grooves, catchy melodies, and a sense of being grounded in deep roots. He’s known for his percussive guitar work, capo-wizardry, and an expressive voice big enough to fill any room.
Tim’s lyrics are heartfelt and honest, bringing audiences with him to explore concepts of family, self-doubt, hope, grief, and the many facets of love. He looks to music as a source of healing and puts that magic to work at each performance so listeners leave with more than they expected to find. Tim’s calm and passionate presence, combined with his thoughtful song-craft, make him a favorite of intimate listening rooms.
Tim is the author of Songwriting for Wellness: Using Music to Heal the Mind
Here are links to some of the people and organizations that have supported my music professionally. Check them out!
Organica Studios – Andy Crowley, Audio Engineer, Pianist, Mastering Engineer
Steve Rinker, Pinpoint Local – SEO Company
Above Pete’s Garage – Studio/Charity
Ted Hajnasiewiscz – Singer/Songwriter
McCauley Media – Media Company
Mr. People – Media Company
Sailor Jerri – Singer/Songwriter
Shoop! – Vocal Jazz Band
CHUX Printing – MN Printing Company
Veni Graphics – MN Design and CD Duplication Company
Universal Music Center – School
Tinderbox Music – Publicist
ASCAP – Performing Rights Organization
Midwest Country Music Association – Community
JD Steele – Mentor
Adam Levy – Mentor
Peter Mayer – Mentor
No Grass Limit – Band
Simon Husbands – Radio Personality KFAI
Matthew Griswold – Songwriter
Carl Unbehaun – Radio personality, MN HomeBrew
John Wright – bass / sound engineer
Mark Healey – Mastering
Dan Neale – Guitar
Toby Lee Marshall – Keyboards
Katy Gearty – Vocals
Sarah Morris – Vocals
Mike Arturi – Drums
Joe Filipovich – Guitar
Steve Sullivan – Guitar
Pete McCauley – Mandolin
Ryan Hays – Bass
Joe Peterson – Piano / Organ
Phil Nusbaum – Banjo
Kevin Gastonguay – Piano
Peter Ostroushko – Mandolin/Fiddle
Marc Anderson – Percussion
Katy Vernon – Singer/Songwriter
Dan Newton – Accordion
John Schjolberg – Pedal Steel
Brett Schimke – Composer/Arranger
Matt Blake – Bass
Emily Buss – Journalist
Minnesota Music Coalition – Artist Services
Blackbird Music – Retail / Repair
Sarah Schneemann – Album Artist
Lucas Larson – Sound Engineer for “The Moments Between”
George Maurer – Mentor
DEMO – Diverse Emerging Music Organization
The ADS Group – Duplication and Printing Services
Cheesebrow Photography – My wife
Bevans Design – Graphic Design
Pierce Pettis – Singer/Songwriter
Centerstage Productions – Live production
Breedlove Guitars – Makes my guitars
Vig Guitars – My repair shop
Sennheiser – Makes the mic’s I use
TC Helicon – Makes my vocal preamps
QSC – Makes my live sound equipment
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