Timothy Fischer

Timothy Fischer serves as Associate Professor of Music in the College of Humanities at Coastal Carolina University, specializing in jazz guitar, composition, and music technology. His academic work bridges performance practice with scholarly research, particularly focused on historical jazz ensembles.

Dr. Fischer's research centers on The Miles Davis First Quintet, with presentations at Northwestern University, University of Southern California, California Institute of the Arts, and other institutions. His expertise spans

• Jazz performance pedagogy
• Music technology integration
• Historical jazz analysis
• Commercial music applications

He actively contributes to jazz education through festival adjudication and workshop leadership.

Professional achievements include:

• Coauthor of Jazz Guitar Duets (Mel Bay Publications)
• Contributor to Just Jazz Guitar Magazine
• Adjudicator for Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival
• Instructor for Monterey Jazz Festival Summer Jazz Camp

His educational background reflects deep jazz scholarship:

• D.M.A. in Studio/Jazz Guitar (minor Musicology), University of Southern California
• M.F.A. in Jazz Guitar, California Institute of the Arts
• B.M. in Studio/Jazz Guitar, University of Southern California

Dr. Fischer maintains an active performance career with recordings like Due South featuring original compositions, and operates a professional website (timfischermusic.com) documenting his artistic output.