Timothy Jones is an American pianist based in Austin, TX, recognized for his versatility as a performer, collaborator, and educator. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from the Peabody Institute, where he studied under Marian Hahn and received additional guidance from Leon Fleisher and Richard Goode. While at Peabody, he was awarded the 2019 Lilian Gutman Memorial Prize in Piano Performance. He continued his studies at the University of Texas at Austin with Anton Nel, earning both a Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance. He subsequently completed the Artist Diploma at UT Austin, becoming only the second pianist in the university’s history to be admitted to and complete the program.

At UT Austin, Tim distinguished himself as the first solo pianist to receive a Collaborative Piano Teaching Assistantship at UT Austin and was later appointed Guest Artist Staff Pianist, a role created to support instrumental and vocal studios through coaching, rehearsals, juries, competitions, and recitals. His collaborative work spans brass, woodwind, string, and vocal repertoire. 

Tim has performed in prestigious venues including Lincoln Center, The Juilliard School, and the Krakow Academy of Music, and has been featured in major summer festivals such as Aspen Music Festival, Chautauqua Institution, Bowdoin International Music Festival, Virtuoso e Belcanto, and Summit Music Festival. His guest appearances as a collaborative pianist include engagements with Peabody Institute, Columbus State University, Georgia State University, University of Tennessee, University of Memphis, and University of Texas at San Antonio. Among his recent collaborators are members of the Boston, Pittsburgh, and Austin Symphony Orchestras.

During summers, Tim serves on the faculty of Rocky Ridge Music Center and Cormont Horn Camp, where he works closely with young artists. In addition to his performance career, he maintains a private studio of piano students in Austin, TX.