Guitar, Music Theory, History of Rock, Applied Music Program Coordinator
Southern Californian native Jimmy Cheesman is a musician and educator specializing
in seven-string guitar. He earned his Master of Music from the University of Southern
California, and a Bachelor of Music from California State University of Long Beach.
He began at Santa Monica College in 2007 and became full-time faculty in the fall
of 2017. Prior to his full-time appointment to SMC, Professor Cheesman taught at Los
Angeles City College, Los Angeles Trade Tech College, and Hope International University.
Some of the diverse artist he has studied/performed with include Ron Eschete, Frank
Potenza, Joe Diorio, Jody Fisher, John Prince, Kevin Tulius (LA Jazz Quartet), Paul
Kreibich (Ray Charles), and Richard Carpenter, to name a few. Known for his diversity
and ability to simultaneously play bass and guitar parts, Professor Cheesman maintains
an active performing calendar.