Alexandria C., Bowling Green

Dear John, thank you for all you have taught me about music and the guitar!

Dana N., Monclova

Thank you so much for your dedication to T's guitar lessons. We are so grateful that you are in T's life and look forward to many more years together.

Dave G., Perrysburg

I really enjoyed our guitar lessons and discussions years ago and think about it often. I learned a lot...You are a great teacher. Thanks again.

Kammie M., Bowling Green

John, we would like to give you a big thank-you for being a wonderful guitar teacher.

Suzanne W., Bowling Green

I started out thinking I would take guitar lessons for six months and here it is two years later! I have enjoyed the learning process and love that I can pick up a guitar and actually play a song. And -- I've gained a friend along the way.

Nicky S., Maumee

I couldn't have found a better teacher! I hope to be with you for a long time and someday, I hope to be able to play music alongside you!

John Z., Bowling Green

You've helped me fulfill my goal of becoming a guitar player!

Karen B., Bowling Green

John, we are so grateful that K. has such a great and patient guitar teacher!

Richard E., Perrysburg

You are a very good instructor. Thank you for the track you have put me on -- it was just what I was searching for.

Sheryl M., Port Clinton

John, you have a true gift of music and teaching. It has been a very enjoyable experience!

Ethel H., Toledo

Thank you for your dedication to our daughter's guitar lessons. It was a joy to finally hear her perform!

Jacob H., Bowling Green

Thank you, John, for your patience and encouragement. You are an excellent teacher!

Mark R., Rossford

It is hard to believe that Adam has been a student for four-and-a-half years! Needless to say, we've enjoyed your teaching style and methodology. Thanks again for all you have done!

Brian R., Bowling Green

The significant role you have played in my life is why I send this card. Thank you for being a teacher and friend -- and for inspiring. Merry Christmas!

Julia B., Perrysburg

We are so proud to see Anna use her new skills in composing her first song with lyrics! Thank YOU for all you’ve done to teach her the wonderful world of music.

Paul K., Maumee Designation

I’m forever grateful for the foundation in guitar that you helped me build, John.

Jonathan C., Bowling Green Designation

Thanks for working with me over the course of the last year -- I've learned a lot and enjoyed it immensely!

Expert instruction for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students on the following instruments:

 

guitar (all levels) • bass (beginning, intermediate)

• ukelele (beginning)

• banjo (beginning)

 

•  Lessons offered in studio & via SKYPE

•  BEGINNING students learn how to read TAB and standard notation; how to play melody; major scales; strumming and rhythm patterns; how to count rhythm; chord progressions; singing songs;

Areas for ADVANCED study include: music theory; fretboard theory (CAGED system); duet playing; melodic improvisation; fingerstyle; advanced rhythm patterns; reading polyphonic notation; arranging; performing; recording; how to work with a metronome

 

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