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Guitar with Jonathan T.

Charlotte, North Carolina

4.9
(35)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2010
Masters of Music Peformance, Music Theory, Composition

    Learn guitar from a fully licensed music educator

    I hold a Masters Degree in Music, am a certified North Carolina Teacher, and have been playing the guitar for the past 15 years. We will figure out at what level you are currently playing within the first lessons and then decide together what you want to focus on. This is YOUR lesson, and I am here to guide you down the path that you choose.

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    Luscombe Farm Road
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    Teaching Hours

    Tuesday
    1:30 PM-5 PM
    Wednesday
    1:30 PM-5 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $30
    45 minutes
    $40
    60 minutes
    $50

    About Jonathan T.

    4.9
    (35)
    Jonathan is a Grammy Quarterfinalist who has been performing and teaching in the Charlotte area and CMS Schools since 2012. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree in Trumpet Performance from Emory and Henry College and then went on to earn a Master of Music degree in Trumpet Performance and Music Theory/Composition from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Jonathan has performed in many ensembles throughout his career including the New River Brass Quintet, the Symphony of the Mountains, the Monroe Symphony Orchestra, as well as with many others while in college and graduate school. He has traveled through Europe to perform and has also performed across the United States at national and international competitions and conferences. He currently serves as the Director of Orchestras and Guitar at Palisades High School, as a bassist with the Charlotte Civic Orchestra, the Conductor of the Gaston String Orchestra, and teaches private lessons in brass and stringed instruments. He has had many students place highly in the various honors music groups in throughout the state of North Carolina and is proud to be part of NCMEA, NAfME, and the American String Teacher Association.
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    35 Reviews
    Terry
    Teacher's studio
    Looking forward to more lessons.
    Posted Jun 8, 2023
    Terry
    Teacher's studio
    First lesson went well.
    Posted May 24, 2023
    yang
    Online
    Jonathan is very patient and professional.
    Posted Aug 28, 2020
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    Experience

    Director of Strings

    Aug, 2016 - Present

    Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools

    I teach orchestral instruments and guitar to students in the 6th through 8th grades at Crestdale Middle School

    Private Lessons Instructor

    Sep, 2015 - Jul, 2016

    Lake Norman Performing Arts

    Taught music lessons on many different instruments: brass, strings, percussion, etc.

    Private Lessons Instructor

    Aug, 2014 - May, 2015

    Sam Ash

    Taught Private lessons on string and brass instruments.

    Director of Strings

    Aug, 2012 - May, 2019

    Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools

    I taught orchestral string instruments and guitar to the 6th through 8th grade students at Albemarle Road Middle School.

    Education

    Bachelors in Music Performance

    Aug, 2006 - May, 2009

    Emory and Henry College

    Masters of Music Peformance, Music Theory, Composition

    Aug, 2009 - Aug, 2011

    University of Louisiana at Monroe

    Certifications

    North Carolina Teaching License, K-12 Music

    May, 2012

    NCDPI

    Awards

    Nominated for Teacher of the Year

    Jan, 2016

    Albemarle Road Middle School

    Affiliations

    Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America

    Jan, 2009

    Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America (also known as Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Phi Mu Alpha, or simply Sinfonia) is an American collegiate social[1] fraternity for men with a special interest in music. The fraternity is open to men "who, through a love for music, can assist in the fulfillment of [its] Object and ideals either by adopting music as a profession, or by working to advance the cause of music in America."

    American String Teachers Association

    Aug, 2012

    The American String Teachers Association, founded more than 60 years ago, is a membership organization for string and orchestra teachers and players, helping them to develop and refine their careers. ASTA's members range from budding student teachers to artist-status performers. The organization provides a vast array of services, including instrument insurance, an award-winning scholarly journal, discounts on publications and resources, annual professional development opportunities, and access to collegial network of colleagues throughout the string profession.

    National Association for Music Education

    Aug, 2012

    National Association for Music Education (NAfME), among the world’s largest arts education organizations, is the only association that addresses all aspects of music education. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers. The Association orchestrates success for millions of students nationwide and has supported music educators at all teaching levels for more than a century. Since 1907, NAfME has worked to ensure that every student has access to a well-balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality program of music instruction taught by qualified teachers.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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