Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2017
Bachelor of Music, Film Scoring Magna cum Laude
About John R.
5.0
(2)
I am a 36 year-old guitarist and songwriter/producer living in North Dallas with my wife and daughter. We moved to the Dallas area from Los Angeles in early 2017.
I would love to help you reach your next goal as a musician! Do you want to learn the basics of guitar? Do you want to expand your chord vocabulary, learn some new strumming or picking techniques? Maybe you'd like some help learning your favorite songs to play and/or sing? Perhaps even write and record your own songs?
While able to teach fundamentals of guitar, music theory, ear training, and harmony, etc. I especially enjoy teaching the creative side of the instrument as I have been a songwriter and producer in contemporary styles for 20 years. If you have interest in learning guitar in relation to writing, recording, and production I am fully capable in teaching those advanced subjects as well.
Whatever your situation please contact me to find out how I can help!
I have played and studied guitar for over 25 years and have been songwriting and producing/composing for over 20 years. In my career as a musician I have received a scholarship to, attended, and graduated from Berklee College of Music with honors in '04 with a degree in Film Scoring and guitar principle. I have also released a self-titled EP as a singer-songwriter/producer, received multiple songwriting awards, and have scored various film projects including a feature film.
Guitar and songwriting/composition are my specialized areas of expertise but I also have studied piano, engineering, mixing, and production for multiple years and even a year of vocal study. Wherever you are in your musical journey my goal is to provide you with instruction that is educational, helpful, and fun!
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Arapaho Road
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
6 AM-6 PM
Tuesday
6 AM-6 PM
Wednesday
6 AM-6 PM
Thursday
6 AM-6 PM
Friday
6 AM-6 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
45 minutes
$40
60 minutes
$50
90 minutes
$70
ReviewsWrite a review
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
5.0
2 Reviews
Experience
Guitarist, Songwriter, Composer, Producer
Jan, 2005 - PresentSelf-Employed
I have been a singer-songwriter, artist, guitarist, composer and producer working on various projects since '05.
Songwriter
Mar, 2017 - Apr, 2017Living Stones Academy
"The World Needs Living Stones" is a song I was commissioned to write, perform, record, and produce for Living Stones Academy in Grand Rapids, MI.
Composer, Music Editor, Music Supervisor
Jun, 2013 - Jan, 2014Broken Water Productions
I worked as Composer, Music Editor, and Music Supervisor for the Independent feature film, "Killer Party". This was my first feature film credit as a Composer.
Education
Bachelor of Music, Film Scoring Magna cum Laude
Sep, 2000 - May, 2004Berklee College of Music
Awards
Berklee Merit Based Scholarship
Aug, 2001Berklee College of Music
Winner Pop Song of November 2008
Nov, 2008Song of the Year Song and Lyric Writing Competition
Berklee Achievement Based Scholarship
Aug, 2003Berklee College of Music
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
John's Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Arapaho Road
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
6 AM-6 PM
Tuesday
6 AM-6 PM
Wednesday
6 AM-6 PM
Thursday
6 AM-6 PM
Friday
6 AM-6 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
45 minutes
$40
60 minutes
$50
90 minutes
$70
Private Lessons
- 1:1 lessons with a trusted instructor
- 300+ subjects to choose from
- Meet online or in person
- Free on-demand videos and articles