Guitar with John S.
Ruffin, North Carolina
About John S.
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Head Sensei
Aug, 2012 - PresentYxyryu Aikiryu
Various other locations (formerly Yanceyville Aikido): Body Dynamics Gym, Main Street Yanceyville NC; Danville Yoga and Meditation Center (2000 Westover, Danville VA -Current) Curator Piedmont Aikido.
Sensei
Jun, 2001 - Jul, 2012Omoryu Aikido
Various locations: Caswell NC, Danville VA (Yoga Center, YWCA on Main Street), etc.
Guitar Instructor
Apr, 2000 - PresentCaswell Guitar Studios
Guitar Instructor, Recording Engineer, Producer, Composer, Lead Guitarist for the Original Musicosophy band.
Music Instructor and Recording Engineer; Bandleader
Oct, 1997 - Feb, 1999Lakewood Studios
Indian Trail, NC
Senpai
Jan, 1997 - Jan, 1999Doc's
Mostly as an assistant. Trained heavily with Sensei Mumpower both in the Mountains and in Charlotte. Trained for a while at Dean's.
Guitar Instructor
May, 1996 - Apr, 1999The Music Workshop
Sharon Amity, Charlotte NC: Heavily Recruited for this prestigious and honorable position offered only to Performing Professionals. Also Performed Extensively during this time.
Guitar Instructor
Feb, 1995 - Apr, 1996Piedmont Music Shoppe
Also taught Privately in-home; Guitar and Improvisational Jazz Piano
Kehai
Jan, 1995 - Dec, 1996Carolina Gymnastics
Sensei Withers and Shore Sensei; Orlando Sensei, proprietor.
Music Teacher
Jan, 1990 - Jan, 1995Academy of Performing Arts
Greenwich Drive, Charlotte NC: taught Guitar lessons (Individual and Group), also performed extensively.
Education
Bachelor of Science (Social Theory)
Aug, 1977 - May, 1981Appalachian State University (Boone NC)
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