String Theories

08/04/2026

Give these Daily Shorts a try! There are 35 five minute excises up to give you a consistent practice routine!

Daily Shorts. Tom Maslowski, a music-related company from Joliet, Illinois

06/22/2026

Times are tight! I do offer House Call lessons as some of you may know. I am now offering $100 group classes for up to ten people in the comfort of your own home! There are a variety of class options to choose from. Each class will run for 45min for this special offer. Book your class today!

For more information please visit the website:

Group Classes and Clinics. Tom Maslowski, a music-related company from Joliet, Illinois

06/09/2026

String Theories Music Lessons is looking to be a vendor at art markets, music fests, conventions and so on. Does any one have any suggestions?

04/16/2026

I'm extremely excited and proud to announce that the printed version of my instructional books are now available to order from my online shop! This four book series for guitar, electric bass, and ukulele is perfect for beginners. Anyone looking to establish a solid foundation of vocabulary and concepts will find a ton of useful information and exercises.

String Theories Book Store. Tom Maslowski, a music-related company from Joliet, Illinois

03/06/2026

Twenty years ago I began coming up with a way to put my method to paper. So many versions of exercises were tried.

Different fonts and layout came and went. Two graphic designers helped and moved on. They convinced me to learn the software and do it myself. I didn't understand at the time, but they gave me the means to get this done without spending thousands of dollars on back and forth email threads about concepts and layout. From that point it took two years to finish the final installments of this book series.

And now...They. Are. Finished. Twelve of them. Four books each for guitar, electric bass, and ukulele. Each series presents:
Level One
Pentatonic and Major Scales
Chords and Rhythms
Level Two

Each of these are currently available at Down Home Guitars in Downtown Frankfort IL.

I will gladly deliver these personally to you or ship them long distances.

They are available digitally on my website:
https://zestysol.com/string-theories-instructional-books

Be on the lookout for descriptions and demonstrations on what each book contains.

02/13/2026

It is safe to say that the newest releases in my four book series are in production. I recently finished the Chords & Rhythms and Level Two books for guitar, electric bass, and ukulele. They are all available on my website. I can't wait to be able to present them all in print!

Store for Tom Maslowski, a music-related company from Joliet, Illinois

01/05/2026

Follow this link for Dail Short 14: Eighth Note Rhythm Figures. Explore some typical rhythms that you can use to strum, drum, or solo! The Daily Shorts are five minute drills that keep your skills sharp when life gets busy.

https://zestysol.com/files/1340501/daily-shorts-day-14.pdf

12/14/2025

I'm at Miskatonic Brewing for their final vinyl market. Come on out and enjoy some great brews while browsing records, instruments, and music themed crafts!

11/13/2025

I have finished my four book instructional series for guitar, bass, and ukulele. These are meant to take you from zero knowledge or abilities to being fluent in the fundamentals. Message me with any questions. Look for the links to the digital books in the comments!

11/12/2025

As things become more difficult to afford, I'd like offer $20 half hour lessons online. I use Microsoft Teams. I could use FaceTime or messenger as well. It would be on a first come-first serve basis. No obligations. They would be a One-Time lesson for guitar, bass, ukulele, drums, or general music theory. Please message me here or on my personal account. Feel free to share. Leave a comment if you'd like more info or if you're having trouble reaching me. I can also give a discount on my instructional book series. Current students can take advantage of this sale as an extra lesson. It cannot take the place of the regularly scheduled lessons.

Thank you!