Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 18+
Speaks French
Teaching since 1990
First Year of Music Masters Degree in Composition
About Jonathan G.
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Professional musician since age 11 in NYC. Specializing in online lessons. Worked with the Coasters, Drifters, O'Jays, Platters & Temptations plus the Ringling Bros/Barnum & Bailey Circus before the age of 30. Earned a Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance with a minor in Jazz Studies from VCU in 1985. Recorded with the Ray Charles rhythm section, Jimmy Knepper, Kenny Washington, Loren Schoenberg, Joel Futterman, Paul Renz, Russell Scarborough, Steve Bassett, The Upper East Side Big Band (Pollack Prize Winner), Central Virginia Jazz Orchestra (CVJO) which was nominated for a Grammy Award. Currently performing with my own Jazz Warriors, Emme St James & Her Jazz Gentlemen plus AttractionBand.com.
I teach students on an individual level according to what they want to accomplish. Each lesson is custom tailored to fit their objective. Mastering the instrument and understanding music theory are two important subjects that I offer. Along with that, a student can focus on any musical style from classical to jazz plus other important aspects like composing, reading and recording music.
I am willing to share my professional experience with any student who wants to become a player!
*** Studio Equipment ***
Steinway Grand Piano,
Electric Piano
Electric Bass
Synthesizers
Trumpets
Guitar
*** Travel Equipment ***
I bring music books to augment the student's library. However, students must provide their own instruments.
*** Specialties ***
Suzuki method for the 3 year old plus my father's method for ages 5 to 8 years old. After that, I teach according to the student's abilities and their goals.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Hathaway Road
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
12 PM-1 PM
Tuesday
12 PM-1 PM
Wednesday
11 AM-12 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
45 minutes
$43
60 minutes
$55
90 minutes
$75
120 minutes
$90
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27 Reviews
Kwesi
Online
Jonathan is very very patient and has all the skills to train everyone. I will recommend to everyone who needs to know, study and enjoy the excitement in playing piano, guitar and singing .
Posted Jan 25, 2021
Daniel
Teacher's studio
He has a good ear and can help quickly with transcriptions. More importantly, he also gave some practical advice.
Posted Mar 2, 2019
Ami Kim
Student's home
My son enjoys his music lessons with Jonathan, who is infinitely patient teaching what can be a challenging instrument. My son responds well to Jonathan's instruction, and he appreciates having access to a professional performer as a teacher. Jonathan encourages my son to learn a variety of music, including both challenging classical pieces and more recognizable popular and jazz pieces, which helps to sustain his interest in the lessons.
Posted Mar 7, 2018
Experience
President
Jan, 2000 - PresentSound Entertainment Events
Talent Networking plus Publishing and Production Company.
President
Jan, 2000 - PresentSound Entertainment Events
Producing Recordings plus Managing Bands and Coaching Students
Education
Music Performance
Sep, 1978 - Jun, 1979Old Dominion University
First Year of Music Masters Degree in Composition
Sep, 1985 - Jun, 1986Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance plus a minor in Jazz Studies
Sep, 1982 - Jun, 1985Virginia Commonwealth University
Mass Media Communications
Sep, 1979 - Jun, 1980Norfolk State University
Awards
Pollak Award for Excellence in the Arts
Sep, 2011Richmond Magazine
Affiliations
American Federation of Musicians
Jan, 1978A labor union representing professional musicians in the United States and Canada. Founding in 1896 as the successor to the "National League of Musicians," the AFM is the largest organization in the world representing the interests of professional musicians.
Languages
French
Limited Proficiency
Jonathan's Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Hathaway Road
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
12 PM-1 PM
Tuesday
12 PM-1 PM
Wednesday
11 AM-12 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
45 minutes
$43
60 minutes
$55
90 minutes
$75
120 minutes
$90
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