John, Guitar
I’m honored to have been awarded Allegro Teacher of the Year for 2018. I recently moved to Tucson from Southern California. I love the hiking, pace of life and the people here. I have been a guitarist/teacher most of my life. My love for guitar and music began in elementary school, when the music teacher allowed us to try various instruments (one which was guitar). After that, I new the guitar was for me. It was in Jr. High that I began taking formal lessons and learning songs by ear from Santana to Genesis. In college, I studied theory, piano, music appreciation and took a professional musician performance class. I eventually opened up my own recording studio in Southern California where I produced, recorded and played on many local bands and artists projects. After some years in the studio, I desired to pursue something that I felt had greater meaning. I began teaching guitar, art, music, coaching, along with many other things, at Mission Viejo Christian School. I found I loved teaching and did this for 15 years. Currently, I am a recording artist with Spotted Peccary Music, for which I released two recordings and am working on a third. My music is featured in the top 20 by Textura.org and in the top 100 for the last 20 years of Echoes Radio. I strived to be a complete player who can play finger style, electric lead and keep up with modern music. I really enjoy seeing students grow and discover their own voice on the guitar, no matter what age or skill level.
