Hi, my name is John. I am a performing musician that plays the upright bass, the guitar and I write songs. I've studied and played many styles of music, including pop, rock, classical, folk, country, bluegrass, and jazz. My musical education includes degrees from Arizona State University(1979 Magna Cum Laude) in music theory and composition, with a minor concentration in classical guitar performance. Additionally, I have a Masters of Music from the University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign in music theory and composition(1982). I have also completed course work for a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from The U of I in theory and composition.

Currently, I teach music at a private academy in Old Hickory, Tennessee(Family Christian Academy) that includes students from pre-K through High School. I am teaching them everything from guitar, keyboards, vocal coaching, to ukeleles and violins. These classes meet in the morning Monday through Friday, so I am free in the afternoons to teach...

Hello! I believe that music is something everyone can do: it can be played alone or in pairs (and trios, quartets,etc). Playing music is extremely rewarding. It's about discovering your potential, and having fun doing it! Having played music for 25 years, and teaching for 12, I have experience as a performer, composer, and producer. I grew up playing cello before switching to guitar, and graduated from New England Conservatory of Music with a BA in jazz performance. Most recently, I moved to Nashville where I am currently training to be a Registered Piano Technician.