Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 7+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2013
Guitar Performance
Brush up on your music theory with someone trained classical and jazz theory.
Beginners can expect to start by learning how to hold a pick, play basic chords, simple techniques, simple songs, tune their guitar, and learn basics of reading music. Intermediate students will learn how to play more advanced chords, music theory, minor and major scales, how to read more complex music, how to write songs, singing while they play, more advanced techniques, and how to play more advanced songs. Advanced students will learn more in depth music theory, how to learn songs by ear, even more advanced techniques (sweep picking, artificial harmonics, etc.), very complicated songs, how to read very intricate music, and more complicated scales and modes. All lessons are tailored to the students learning speed and goals for their own playing.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Bentridge Dr.
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Monday
5 AM-5 PM
Tuesday
5 AM-12 PM
Wednesday
5 AM-5 PM
Thursday
5 AM-5 PM
Friday
6 AM-5 PM
Sunday
5 AM-12 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
45 minutes
$40
60 minutes
$50
About Jon S.
4.9
(13)
Jon started playing music in 2007 at the age of 12 first starting on acoustic guitar and then adopting electric guitar and bass guitar as well. He has played in many local bands and directed the Remix Worship Band at Concord First Assembly from 2012-2015. Some of his directorial duties included training beginner musicians to play their instruments, how to perform in a live situation, and how to play with a band. He specializes in rock and roll (both new and older styles), metal, blues,and worship music but has experience playing and performing all genres.He has travelled all over the United States performing with bands and playing conferences and camps to all ages. He studied
classical and jazz Guitar Performance at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte under professors Charles Vaughn and Michael Hacket.
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13 Reviews
Ashlyn
Student's home
The first lesson was very informative and we look forward to our future lessons.
Posted Oct 6, 2016
Loury
Online
I had my first online lesson today, and I can already tell that Jon is a great instructor. He has you play most of the lesson and provides lesson materials. He's knowledgable, motivating, patient, and he builds your confidence as a player. I'm looking forward to continuing lessons with him. Thanks Jon!
Posted Sep 24, 2016
Vicki
Teacher's studio
Referred to Jon by a friend. I knew within 2 minutes of meeting him we were going to be happy with our choice. I love to listen in while he is instructing my granddaughter. He is so patient and kind but yet firm enough to manage a beginning student and keep them motivated. My 12 year old granddaughter practices every day without prompting because he advised her that was an expectation. I would highly recommend him!
Posted Aug 19, 2016
Experience
Assistant Music Director
Jan, 2018 - Dec, 2018Venture Church
Directed the band in practices and made sure each song was played at the highest quality we were capable of. I worked one on one with some member to learn parts, find vocal harmonies, and how to fully play with a band. My work also extended to the behind the scenes tasks such as sound engineering, recording engineer, and multimedia designer.
Education
Guitar Performance
Aug, 2014 - Aug, 2018University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Awards
1st Place in Guitar Solo
Apr, 2012Fine Arts
1st Place in Guitar Solo
Apr, 2014Fine Arts
1st place in Christian Band
Apr, 2014Fine Arts
1st Place in Guitar Solo
Apr, 2013Fine Arts
1st place in Christian Band
Apr, 2013Fine Arts
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Bentridge Dr.
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Monday
5 AM-5 PM
Tuesday
5 AM-12 PM
Wednesday
5 AM-5 PM
Thursday
5 AM-5 PM
Friday
6 AM-5 PM
Sunday
5 AM-12 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
45 minutes
$40
60 minutes
$50
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