Bio

Emily Zimmer

Musician • Performer • Educator • Creator

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Emily Zimmer is a multifaceted musician whose career spans over two decades of live performance, teaching, session work, songwriting, and production. Based in Milwaukee, she is known for her expressive playing, soulful vocals, and deep dedication to her craft.

As a live performer, Emily brings a dynamic and engaging presence to every stage. Her solo acoustic sets feature a wide-ranging mix of classic rock, ’80s pop, ’90s alternative, 2000s favorites, and current hits—delivered with heartfelt vocals, rhythmic guitar work, and tasteful use of live looping. She is also one of a rotating cast of bass guitarists for Jonny T-Bird & the MPs, a Milwaukee-based blues band known for its high-energy performances and deep roots in traditional and contemporary blues (learn more at https://jonnytbird.com/).

Emily is an experienced studio musician and producer, available to write, arrange, or perform on other artists’ tracks. Her original work for sync licensing spans a variety of styles, with placements geared toward film, television, and advertising. A versatile multi-instrumentalist, Emily plays guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, and ukulele, bringing a rich musicality and intuitive sense of feel to every project.

In addition to her work on stage and in the studio, Emily is a passionate music educator with over 18 years of experience teaching private lessons. She works with students of all ages and skill levels, helping them build confidence, develop technique, and discover their unique musical voice.

Emily holds an associate's degree in music from Milwaukee Area Technical College and a bachelor’s degree from Carroll University. With a lifelong commitment to creativity, connection, and continuous growth, she brings professionalism and heart to every project she takes on.