Jon A. offers Acoustic Guitar Lessons, Bass Guitar Lessons, Bluegrass Gu...
Tutor in Cincinnati, OH 45255
Cincinnati, OH 45255
NOT ENROLLING
Price starts at: $25
Subjects: Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Bluegrass Guitar, Blues Guitar, Classical Guitar, Country Guitar, Guitar, Music Performance, Music Theory, Songwriting, Ukulele
I have been playing guitar since the age of 9. I have studied Classical, and Jazz at CCM’s Prep Dept. in middle school and throughout high school as well as rock, folk, country etc. with other local teachers. I started teaching lessons at the age of 18 in local music stores and have never stopped. While doing this I attended The College of Mount St. Joseph where I studied Classical and Jazz guitar as well as Music Ed. In addition to my 22 years of private lesson experience, I have 2 years of classroom experience teaching general music in elementary schools. I believe it is my years as a student and instructor that enable me to be an effective teacher, having had learned what worked for me as a student, and what has shown to work as a teacher.
- Lesson Details *
I cater my lesson to the individual. I like for students to have a structured practice routine and working knowledge of music and their instrument, but it has to be fun. I have students who learn Classical, rock, and Jazz. Each lesson is different. Some people just want to be able to play their favorite songs by a camp fire, and others want to go on to perform at Carnegie Hall. I enjoy teaching both lessons and put forth the same enthusiasm for each one. You get out of the guitar or bass what you put into it in terms of learning and practicing. The level of achievement is up to you, I will help guide you to meet your goals regardless of how large or small they are.
- Studio Equipment *
Spare music room: guitars, amps, bass; computer with recording software, ProTools seating for parents
- Travel Equipment *
I have all the equipment necessary. I would like the student to have an instrument, but if not I can provide one for the lesson.
- Specialties *
I’m really pretty versatile. Over 18 years of teaching anywhere from 80 to 100 students a week will do that.
- Child Ages:
- 3 weeks - 17 years
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EDUCATION
Date: February 15, 1995
School: The College of Mt. St. Joseph
Degree: BA in Classical Guitar Performance
Description: Classical Guitar Performance and music Education.
Date: August 15, 1995 – May 15, 2000
School: The College of Mount Saint Joseph
Degree: Music Performance/ Music Education
Description: I completed the requirements for both a Performance Degree and an Education Degree by performing at the recitals and concerts with the performance majors as well as completing all the requirements to obtain an education degree. I was the only person in my graduating class to do this.
EXPERIENCE
Date: January 15, 2014
Organization: Self
Title: Guitar Instructor
Description: I have taught private and group guitar lessons for various musical institutions and retail stores for 24 years before striking out entirely on my own.
CERTIFICATES
Date: February 15, 1996
Authority: State of Ohio Board of Education
Name: State of Ohio Music Education
Description: I am certified by the State of Ohio in Education
AWARDS
Date: March 15, 2001
Authority: The Blue Note
Name: Blue Note Guitar Competition
Description: I won a guitar contest put on by a local music club where you played elimination rounds judged by a panel and the audience. I won beating out over 25 guitarists and was awarded a nice 2001 Fender American standard Stratocaster guitar.