I have been playing for about 35 years and teaching music and guitar for 25 years. I have a Bachelor of Music in Jazz and Classical guitar. I’ve taught at the University level and currently maintain a professional studio in Arlington, Virginia. I am very well versed in many different styles of music including, Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical and Suzuki guitar. Students who decide to sign up with me, will have a lesson plan, a strategy for meeting their musical goals and will enjoy themselves in the process.
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Master the Guitar,
One Lesson at a Time
Music is the universal language of mankind. Let us speak it together, whether through lessons or live performances.
Music is the universal language of mankind. Let us speak it together, whether through lessons or live performances.
Music is the universal language of mankind. Let us speak it together, whether through lessons or live performances.
Music is the universal language of mankind. Let us speak it together, whether through lessons or live performances.
Music is the universal language of mankind. Let us speak it together, whether through lessons or live performances.
Music is the universal language of mankind. Let us speak it together, whether through lessons or live performances.
Music is the universal language of mankind. Let us speak it together, whether through lessons or live performances.
Music is the universal language of mankind. Let us speak it together, whether through lessons or live performances.
“Student’s home I have been taking guitar lessons from John for many years. I have learned an incredible amount about the guitar, including various techniques, genres, chords, theory and other aspects about the guitar. He is an excellent instructor, who knows how to explain music to whatever level his student is. He teaches other instruments in addition to guitar. I highly recommend John as an instructor – you will learn how to play such a variety of music from him, while enjoying playing and learning.”
Jeanne
“John is an EXCEPTIONAL musician and teacher. I wish I met John when I was a teenager – I’d be a great musician today.”
Marty
“Great teacher and very nice guy too. Lots of fun to learn from him. Very easy to work with. I got lucky picking him quite randomly. Thanks to John.”
Bill
“John is an EXCEPTIONAL musician and teacher. I wish I met John when I was a teenager – I’d be a great musician today.”
Marty
“John is an excellent instructor. I have been taking guitar lessons from him for several years. He is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and helpful. He knows how to make learning fun. I have learned so much from my lessons with him, and have had a good time doing it.”
Jeanne
“This was my first ukulele lesson, and I left feeling excited and not too daunted. We covered a lot of ground in only 30 minutes, and I will definitely be returning. Highly recommend!”
Sara
“The lesson was fantastic! So happy to find John to teach me in person. Knows what areas I need help and provided me with materials to practice. Would not hesitate to recommend to others!”
Catherine
“John is a great teacher, lesson is very individualized and challenging. Helping my daughter learn what she likes while teaching her proper technique.,”
Lila
“Great Teacher, Very laid back and Nice!”
Joseph
“5/5”
Benjamin
“Very fun first lesson. Looking forward to learning more in future lessons. Merry Christmas to all.”
Bill
“Great teacher. Very fun learning experience”
Bill
“Great lesson”
Benjamin
“Great”
Benjamin
“This was my first ukulele lesson, and I left feeling excited and not too daunted. We covered a lot of ground in only 30 minutes, and I will definitely be returning. Highly recommend!”
Sara
“John is an excellent instructor. I have been taking guitar lessons from him for several years. He is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and helpful. He knows how to make learning fun. I have learned so much from my lessons with him, and have had a good time doing it.”
Jeanne
“The lesson was fantastic! So happy to find John to teach me in person. Knows what areas I need help and provided me with materials to practice. Would not hesitate to recommend to others!”
Catherine
“Great lesson! Insightful and unintimidating!”
Chase
“I had an awesome time and everything I could’ve asked for in the first lesson. Can’t wait to get back!!!”
Bryan
“Very helpful and patient!”
Christopher
“I have been taking lessons from John for around a year. He is an excellent teacher and I’ve learned a lot about playing the guitar. John is very friendly and encouraging. He is also very knowledgeable about different styles of playing. I would definitely recommend John to anyone looking to take lessons.”
Tony
“John is an excellent teacher. He is friendly and encouraging and I have definitely learned a lot about playing the guitar from him so far. He is also extremely knowledgeable about different styles of playing. I would definitely recommend John to anyone interested in lessons.”
Tony
“Im a gigging guitarist with 25 years of playing experience, and John did an excellent job of tailoring his approach for my skill level and gave me practical training tools to develop in the areas I wanted. Also just a very genuine guy with a laid back but professional teaching style.”
Matt Edgar
“John was great! Super patient and encouraging, I’m so happy after my first lesson. Highly recommend.”
Natascha
“John is the best! He is super kind, patient, and friendly and he’ll meet you where you are skill-wise so that improving at your instrument is fun and not intimidating! :-)”
Annie
“John was awesome. This is my first time playing acoustic guitar, and he broke it down and made it palatable for me to chew!”
Felicia
“John is great!”
Eugene
“John is great! He is very patient and encouraging. He break everything down so you can digest it.”
Welton Barnes
“Just completed my first 45 minute lesson with John. He was really down to earth, listened to what I wanted out of my lessons and we worked on those things. I feel like I’m already make progress.”
Tony
“I took my first lesson with John this afternoon for the 45 minute session. He is very patient and knows how to teach very well. You will leave with homework that is applicable to your skill level and geared for improvement.”
Lucy
“John is an excellent teacher, very patient, and helps you work on your technique. He definitely is the best classical guitar teacher I have ever had.”
Daughter
“John is very patient and listens to what you are trying to get out of your lesson. I cannot recommend him enough.”
Anna
“Very approachable and knowledgeable!”
Syed
“John is very patient and extremely knowledgeable. He is the best instructor/teacher i have had in the many years I have taken lessons.”
Scott
“Excellent and it’s just my first lesson!”
Judith
“I had taken guitar lessons as a kid, but hadn’t played in many years. During our first lesson, John figured out my skill level and started the lessons on the right track. I’ve enjoyed our lessons and the “assignments” he has given me, which are just what I wanted.”
Bob
“Great first lesson. Just the right level of difficulty. John is very patient and helpful.”
Chris
“Awesome first lesson. Friendly teacher. I have no musical talent but I was playing chords by the end of the first lesson.”
Maya
“Fabulous. John is very patient, extremely knowledgeable, and paces his lessons perfectly.”
John
“a great start, gonna be fun”
Keith Philpott
“Awesome! Very welcoming and extremely patient.”