
Lesson Details
Jonathan teaches

About
- Teaches students:
- Ages 7 to 60 and special needs
- Teaching since:
- June 1991
Hi, Jonathan here... but you can call me Johnny.
And I'm a Guitar teacher specializing in blues and rock--My blues influence can be heard when I play jazz, soul and funk, so people have told me that I play so passionately.
"the blues are the roots, the rest are the fruits"
I am also a multi-instrumentalist. Piano was my first instrument before I learned how to play the guitar, and I believe this has helped me in my approach to understanding music.
I believe having this broad perspective enables me to teach ANY student, and make them the best musician they can be.
Experience
Owner/recording engineer and producer
Sep 2017 - PresentJourney Man Music Studios is an independent studio catering to the needs of the singer/songwriter on a small budget.
Music Teacher
Sep 2013 - PresentHead teacher of Morning Star Christian Academy's music program consisting of individual musical instruments and Band Class
Session Guitarist
Oct 2005 - PresentGuitarist/Songwriter
Dec 2004 - Oct 2005Introvoys, prime filipino original band from the 90s, reunites and tours the US--performing for the filipino/american communities in support of the reunion album--
"A Brighter Day"--- featuring songs written by Paco Arespacochaga, Keith Derrick and Jonathan Manuel--performed and recorded by Introvoys released under their own independent label.
Singer/Guitarist/Co-songwriter
Jun 2003 - Dec 2004First Circle--performers of the hit song "Ako'y Sayo, Ika'y akin".
Male ensemble playing Rnb, Rock and Alternative hits in the Manila Music Scene.
Singer/guitarist and principle songwriter
Jan 2000 - Jun 2003SKiN--composed of 4 individual musicians Norby, Henry, Jon and Paco, playing their own brand of alternative rock...
Albums included collaborations on Paco Arespacochaga's Album--- She's the One.
Mainstay band on GMA's Bubble gang from 2000-2001.
Guitarist
Sep 1995 - Jan 2000Pioneer blues band in Metro Manila.
Members included an eclectic roll call of veterans from the music scene and up and coming musicians.
Recorded their debut album in 97.
Guitar Teacher
Apr 1992 - Jan 2000Education
Bachelor of Music
Jun 1995 - Apr 2000Languages
English and Tagalog(Filipino)
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1 Review
Write a ReviewGreat teacher. Really knows his stuff! I recommend him.