Thomas Burchill

Thomas Burchill serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Music unit at The University of Texas at Arlington, teaching specialized courses in guitar performance and jazz studies since at least 2019 with active appointments through Spring 2026.

His educational credentials include:

• MME in Music Education from University of North Texas (1986)
• BFA in Music Education from University of South Dakota (1980)

Burchill's academic focus centers on Jazz and Guitar Performance, with deep specialization in Electric Guitar techniques, Jazz Theory pedagogy, and improvisational methods. His instructional approach integrates commercial music contexts with traditional jazz education through ensemble-based learning.

As an educator, he mentors students through multi-level private instruction (B.A. and graduate levels) and directs the Electric Guitar Ensemble, while also facilitating jazz combos and studio classes that bridge theoretical knowledge with practical performance skills.