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 via Skype/Facetime. Schedule your free introductory lesson by contacting John at: 703-298-2579 or john@johnconnollyguitar.com.