338 Music, LLC

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Introduction: Thanks for checking out my profile! I tailor each and every lesson to the learning style and approach that works best for them. I get results very quickly from my students when they follow my guidelines and instruction, and therefore we can get into the REAL FUN stuff quickly! I have been obsessed with music and guitar playing, for as long as I remember (over 25 years now!). I can't wait to play guitar each and every day, and the fact that I get to share that with other people, and help them along their journey as they help me on mine, is truly a gift. I've had the pleasure of teaching hundreds of passionate guitar students in my 19+ years of teaching, and am looking to expand my student base in and around my new hometown of Ridgefield, CT and the greater Fairfield and Westchester County Area. I put my students' learning style first and foremost in my lessons, maximizing their enthusiasm and understanding from the very first lesson. Feel free to contact me anytime to find out more about what I do, and the potential of what we can do together! John

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Hired 13 times

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23 years in business

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Michael G.

Dec 25, 2019

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Details: 10 - 13 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Electric • Rock • No, but the student is planning to purchase an instrument • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

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Andrii O.

Mar 7, 2020

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Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Rock • Blues • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location

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Scott G.

Jul 21, 2015

I first met John when my son started taking guitar lessons with him. Sitting in on my sons lessons I was incredibly impressed with not just Johns knowledge of music and theory but his gift of teaching. I, myself, was a self-taught guitarist whose knowledge of chords, theory and technique was severely limited. I had taken lessons with a few instructors in the past to try and gain a better understanding and become a more confident and competent player but could never quite connect. In the short time I have been taking lessons with John I have made great improvements. His ability to clearly explain and make sense of each lesson has allowed me to make the necessary connections, filling in my gaps of knowledge, and allowing me to make great progress in every facet of the guitar from chords and theory to picking and strumming techniques. John is incredibly talented as both a musician and a teacher. I would recommend him to anyone looking to bring their playing to a higher level.

Tom M.

Jul 14, 2015

My (ongoing) 3 years experience with John has been phenomenal. I take weekly lessons with him, and each time I come away surprised with how much I learned within the span of an hour. He has an extensive knowledge of music, is able to effectively work with students of any skill level or musical taste and come up with very helpful lessons, and is always actively improving his teaching methods (something you do not find/see often). It's always a gas to have a lesson with John.

Jeannie K.

Jul 14, 2015

We've been using John for guitar lessons for our son since he was 10. He's 14 year's old now and John has had a huge impact on his love for this instrument. John keeps his students engaged by allowing them to learn through the music genre that they enjoy. He keeps his lessons fun and light and really connects with his students.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I charge $40 dollars for a half-hour lesson.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Most importantly, I take the time to really learn what my students want to get out of lessons with me. As an example, some students want to just enjoy the guitar, jam around a bonfire, and make music with their friends. The instructional avenue that I would take with that type of student is very different from a student who is looking to get a scholarship to study guitar at a university. For me, it is critical to get a sense of the strengths, weaknesses, and tastes of my new students in the beginning, to really maximize each and every lesson!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a BM in Music Performance from Western Connecticut State University, and have been teaching private lessons for 19 years now. I'm in two professional musical groups, as well as performing as a session player on other musicians' albums, and in many pit orchestras for musicals. In addition, I tutored all the music students at Naugatuck Valley Community College in Waterbury, Connecticut in every music-related subject, including Music Theory, Ear Training, Sight-Singing for over 5 years, which has informed a lot of my methodology.