Production, Drums, Trumpet, Composition, Music Theory, or Jazz Improv. Take your pick!
About Me
Lesson Details
John has been a Chicago private music instructor for TakeLessons since 2010. John is a certified local music teacher.
Subjects Taught
Drums Music Performance Music Theory Percussion Songwriting Trumpet Piano
My Specialties
For drums: Jazz, Rock, any Latin, Second Line, Shuffle, Odd Meter For Trumpet: Jazz, Classical, Show playing Performance: Stage presence, dialogue, dealing with performance anxiety, the importance of the emotional connection with music Theory: Basics, historical perspective, jazz theory/arranging, writing for all instruments Percussion: All non-pitched and pitched percussion Songwriting: Basic form, singer/songwriter styles, jazz styles, and classical styles
My Education
Elmhurst College - Jazz Studies/Music Composition - September 05-May 10 (Bachelor's degree received)
Book Your LessonStudent Feedback for John N.
Average Rating (2 Reviews)
Very good teacher. He is excellent at relating to me and my areas that I need to work on.
– Mark V. December 14, 2011
Logan is really looking forward to have John come for her lessons. She is still excited about them.
– Donna K. November 13, 2011
How It Works
Lessons are paid for in advance and purchased through our monthly or quarterly plans. All plans come with our 100% Money Back Guarantee. We accept payment via credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover), debit card or electronic check.
Monthly Plan
Schedule and pay for lessons on a month to month basis. Lessons are paid
for and scheduled on the 25th of every month.
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Quarterly Plan
Purchase 12 lessons upfront and receive your 13th lesson for free. Over
the course of a year, you receive a month of free lessons!
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How To Sign Up
Review the TakeLessons teachers in your area. Find the teacher you like the best and either book online or call/email a TakeLessons Student Counselor to book your lessons. You will then choose a day and time that works best for you, select your lesson package and pay via credit or debit card to book your lessons.
After you have booked your lessons, your instructor will contact you within 1-2 days. This gives the instructor a chance to introduce him or herself, and make sure everything is set for your first lesson.
Book Your LessonPricing
Lesson rates vary depending on the length of the lesson (we offer 30, 45, 60, and 90 minute lessons), and the actual location of the lesson (we offer lessons in your home or our teacher's studio). Lessons are paid for in advance by Visa, Mastercard or Discover. Sorry, no cash.
Please call 877-231-8505 for details.
