FCPS Guitar Assessment 2016 - Electric Guitar Technique Workshop
On Saturday, May 14th 2016, John presented a detailed breakdown of many techniques used in electric guitar playing at West Potomac High School in Alexandria, VA. Over a hundred students received instruction from John throughout the day. This was made possible with the help of Keith Owens (West Springfield High School Guitar Studies Program Director), Rosemary Gano (West Potomac High School Guitar Studies Program Director) and many others. Topics included: left hand posture, left hand string dampening, right hand string dampening, legato, smooth note connection, bending, sweep picking, hybrid picking, harmonics and the CAGED system.