John K
Instruments: Guitar, Cello, Synthesizer, Accordion, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Styles: Classical, Pop, Rock, Blues

My teaching experience includes teaching both cello and guitar privately as well as cello in various classroom situations. I like to give students a combination of repertoire that I think will build their playing ability directly as well as repertoire that they are personally passionate about. I have experience teaching both classical music and rock music as well as blues. I enjoy teaching students of all ages. I have taught people of all ages and various ability levels. Regardless of their level, I have managed to help them all improve. I am very patient and can find creative ways of bringing the best out of students.

When teaching children, I typically start out with Suzuki cello repertoire. I am also very serious about teaching physical concepts so that the student is able to express themselves through the instrument I believe that there are certain technical principles that must be communicated and I do my absolute best to make sure that the student understands them. As students become more advanced I then introduce repertoire that suits them and that I believe they will enjoy. When teaching guitar I will typically start off with songs that the student can recognize. I also believe that training the ear is very important.