The Music Thief
The Music Thief

The Music Thief

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Introduction
Thomas Wheeler a.k.a. The Music Thief (b. 1995) is a guitar arranger, pedagogue, and visionary. Thomas believes in the importance of guitar arranging, applying it to every facet of his work. He created the largest guitar arrangement of the 21st century, Gustav Holst’s The Planets Suite for solo guitar. The UK-based Holst Society says, “Wheeler has in a sense re-imagined Holst’s score…His transcription and playing work at a deeper and to my mind a more powerful level. He deserves a wide audience.” As an advocate for diversifying the guitar repertoire, he made first-of-their-kind arrangements of music by Florence Price, Henry Cowell, and Alfred Schnittke. An avid multi-instrumentalist, Thomas is redefining the guitar quartet with the creation of a new plucked string quartet that plays his electronic music arrangements on acoustic instruments. He has many arrangements of baroque lute music, even some for harp guitar. Thomas also uses arranging to create community and pedagogical resources. He has arranged music for free-to-the-public guitar orchestras, private and community music schools, and the prestigious Romero Institute. Currently a co-host on the Guitar Arrangers Podcast, he leads an online community called the Guitar Arrangers’ Collective. You can learn more or schedule a free trial directly at TheMusicThief.com
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10 years in business

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Destn J.
Mar 27, 2015
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Thomas is very knowledgeable in many instruments. He explains it better than any other teacher I have had. His lessons are well worth the money! I recommend him to anyone who is looking to learn quickly!
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Tessa S.
Feb 6, 2015
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I recently started taking lessons from Thomas, but have really enjoyed our time so far. He's very patient with me as a beginner and great at instructing.
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Paulette B.
Jul 8, 2015
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I've enrolled in guitar lessons with Thomas. He has been easy to communicate with, and he is encouraging and reassuring (I'm a beginner). I look forward to my first lesson this week.
Guitar Lessons
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Ryan P.
Feb 6, 2015
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Thomas is very knowledgeable when it comes to guitar and music theory. He explains everything in a way that is simple to understand. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to pick up a guitar.
Guitar Lessons
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Bethany O.
Aug 2, 2022
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Has been great to work with! My husband is really enjoying the lessons!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Electric • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

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