John W
5.0
(4)
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Keyboard
Styles: Classical, Rock, Blues
5.0
(4)
John W
5.0
(4)
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Keyboard
Styles:
Classical, Rock, Blues
Where I Teach:
In Your Home
Online
Ages Taught: 11-59
ABOUT
Degrees / Training / Special Info:
BA in music from Sul Ross University Attended MI in Hollywood CA
Overview:
Im 35 years old and have been teaching guitar for 10 years and beginner piano for 2 years.
I graduated with a bachelor of arts in music from Sul Ross State University and attended the
Encore program at Musicians Institute in Hollywood,CA. Ive performed in bands throughout
the West Texas and Houston areas. Am currently in a cover band that plays rock music from the
70's,80's,and 90's.The styles of music I excel in are rock,metal, and classical. Im extremly
dedicated to my instrument and enjoy setting goals for my students and than watching them
achieve those goals and progress.
EXPERIENCE
I began teaching guitar a little bit in high school. Than after college began teaching more and
more and my experince grew.Ive taught roughly the ages from 5 up to late 60s. Many of these
students Ive directed in recitals as solo students or students in a group. Ive also taught many guitar
summer camps which emphasize playing in time as a group and which usually has a recital at
the end of the camp. Additionally Ive helped many students write their own songs or solo ideas
etc. I like to set goals for my students over a couple months or half a year and then accomplish
those goals.
METHODS USED
Im big on using a metronome for all students and for them having a binder to keep all their papers.
I find that if students can get down a sense of rhythm everything than falls into place which is
where the meternome comes in. For instance learning a song well get down first the groove
or the flow and rhythm of the song and than we work on cleaning up mistakes to make the song
more accurate. I 'll also accompany the student on the songs or pieces which really helps them
out and teaches them about timing etc. I recommend Hal Leonard books for guitar and piano.
LESSON STYLE
For a typical lesson Ill teach half basics and theory and the other half songs or anything the students interested in.
I am adamant that the student's are practicing at least 30 mins a day. For guitar I strongly recommend using
Hal Leonards Guitar method books even if were only working out of it for a quarter of the lesson. For piano
I recommend a Hal Leonard book without question. I do pass some handouts of pieces,exercises,etc that I
feel are worthy for the student. For instance for piano some of Mozart's very early works are very helpful
when it comes to techinque and reading music.
PHOTOS & VIDEOS
PHOTOS & VIDEOS
Leave a Review
RATING & REVIEW
Niki Cowburn
I have been receiving piano lessons from John for about three years. Both in person and online . I am an older beginner and John is extremely patient with my style and progress with the piano . I am given exercises to improve my coordination and speed on the piano. We have worked on a variety of songs and John is always open to my suggestions for trying different styles of music. My progression throughout the three years has been slow but steady. This is purely a hobby for me which John understands completely.
Check out our A+
Rating from the Better Business Bureau
100% Risk-Free Trial Lesson
If you are not satisfied after your trial lesson, you will not be charged and we can match you with another teacher.