From beginner to professional you will benefit from John's teaching perspective. For your first lesson bring a cd or list of the songs you want to learn to play or a selection of your current works and John will tailor his teaching to you, using the music that you're passionate about to keep you motivated and help you learn quickly.
"I've been working under John's instruction for almost 22 years. I think that in itself, is a testament to his abilities. I've been all over the world as an artist, yet still seem to come back to where I started for the best instruction. I highly encourage others to seek his talents, on your quest to rock greatness you will find no better wizard of the riff!"
— Mike Schleibaum of Darkest Hour
John uses his decades of experience to bring out the musician in you focusing on your interests and talents. With his strong ability to analyze and to pick up the nuances of each guitar part, John ensures that his students go beyond learning the notes to learning how to capture the mood of a song. As John guides you through the process of applying the additional layers of detail to your playing, your performances become not only technically proficient but also musical.
Here are some of the areas where John can help you excell:
Music Styles
Rock
Metal
Blues
Jazz
Classical
Country
Folk
Funk
Examples of Areas of focus
Rhythm guitar
Soloing and Improvisation
Fretboard Visualization
Sight Reading
Music Composition
Chord Melody
Solo Fingerstyle
Improving Speed and Technique
College Audition Preparation
Music Theory and its application to the guitar
Mastering music required for Guitar Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble curriculum
Additional Services John offers
Accurate transcriptions of your favorite songs
Video breakdown of the techniques you learned during your lesson to help you with your practicing
Recordings of the material you are working on at various speeds to play along with at home to help improve rhythm
Accompaniment and Jam Tracks to play with to improve soloing and improvisation
Studio recordings of your playing to share with family and friends
Customized arrangements of your favorite songs
Help with creating original and innovative ideas for rhythm and lead guitar parts
Classes are available when you're available. You can meet in his studio in Burke, VA or online. Schedule your free introductory lesson by contacting John at: 703-298-2579 or john@johnconnollyguitar.com.