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Songwriting with Jon E.

Reno, Nevada

Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 8+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2000
AA in Music Performance

    About Jon E.

    I began teaching when a friend/teacher recommended me as a substitute teacher at Musicians Institute in L.A.. I walked into the class with no prior teaching experience but just took to it naturally from day one. Soon I was teaching there full time. I later learned that I come from a long line of teachers, it runs in the family. I think of teaching basically as this; recognizing a students needs and goals and then communicating with them clearly and simply in order to accomplish those goals. I enjoy teaching and often learn from my students in unforeseen ways. I consider my students to be friends. Aside from teaching I have worked solely in the music industry since 1990. I have played all over the United States and many other places in the world. I enjoy listening to and playing many different styles of music. I have also written a lot of music for video games and film music.

    Instructor details

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    9 AM-6 PM
    Tuesday
    9 AM-3 PM
    5:30 PM-6 PM
    Wednesday
    9 AM-6 PM
    Thursday
    9 AM-5 PM
    Friday
    9 AM-4:30 PM
    6 PM-8 PM
    Saturday
    9 AM-7 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $20
    45 minutes
    $30
    60 minutes
    $40
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    Experience

    Musician

    Jan, 1980 - Present

    self employed

    I have played with several full time working bands based out of Los Angeles and Reno, NV. I have played all over the world in concert halls, casino showrooms, headlining cruise ships, fairs, churches, night clubs, concert opening bands. In addition to performing I also write, produce for myself and clients, and teach.

    Composer/Sound Designer

    Jul, 2015 - Nov, 2017

    Zero 8

    I was writing music and developing sounds for video games. I wrote most of the music and sound design for the "Spinrush Casino" game series.

    Audio Designer/Composer

    Jul, 2013 - Apr, 2014

    3G Studios

    I composed music and developed sound effects for video games.

    Utility Musician

    Nov, 2004 - Jul, 2013

    Abbacadabra

    This is an Abba tribute band. We played all over the U.S. and the world in large venues, theaters, showrooms, concert halls, cruise ship showrooms. I played keyboards, xylophone, glockenspiel, timpani drums, and guitar. They are still very active.

    Music Instructor

    Sep, 2000 - Jul, 2003

    Musician's Institute

    I taught classes and private lessons in many subjects including guitar, piano, music theory, music reading, more…. I have continued teaching private lessons since leaving MI.

    Education

    Music Performance

    Jul, 1981 - Jun, 1983

    University of North Texas

    AA in Music Performance

    Sep, 1995 - Jun, 1997

    Musicians Institute

    Music performance and production

    Sep, 1993 - Dec, 1993

    University of Nevada Reno

    Certifications

    Vocational Degree

    Sep, 1985

    Musician's Institute

    I studied at M.I. in the original program before they became college accredited. I specialized in Rock and Jazz Fusion.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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