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Johnny Wicker - Music Coaching for Adults

$75/hour
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Drum type

Responds in about 54 min


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About
Most adults dream of playing music but life gets in the way, instruments gather dust, and lessons often don’t fit your goals. That’s why I created The Setlisters: a coaching approach that helps you build your own personal setlist of songs you love, while developing real skills along the way. I’m Johnny Wicker - a drummer, guitarist, and music coach with over a decade of experience teaching and performing. I’ve helped hundreds of students discover their sound, whether they’re picking up an instrument for the first time or returning after years away. With me, you’re not just “taking lessons.” You’re becoming a Setlister - someone who plays the music that tells their story. My coaching blends learning technique with expression, creativity, and confidence building, so you’ll enjoy the process as much as the progress. Whether your first song is a rock classic, a soulful ballad, or a modern favorite, we’ll build your setlist together one song at a time.
Overview

Hired 40 times

Serves Charlotte, NC

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1 employee

5 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Credit card.

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2021

Services offered
Interested musical styles
Drum type

Traditional drum kit

Snare drum

Bass drum

Hand drums

Work location

I work remotely (phone or internet)

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Projects and media

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Joseph B.

Aug 14, 2024

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Johnny Wicker was an amazing drum instructor. His patience, knowledge, and positive attitude most definitely made learning effective and fun. He helped me to achieve more than I thought possible. Johnny’s friendly personality and genuine enthusiasm for drumming made each lesson a pleasure. I would highly recommend him as an instructor to anyone looking to improve their drumming skills.

Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training • Can read sheet music • Snare drum • What the teacher recommends • No, but the student is planning to purchase drums and would like the teacher's advice on it • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

Johnny Wicker - Music Coaching for Adults's reply
Thanks Joseph! It was great helping you prep for your college audition. Best of luck this fall 🥁
Drum Lessons
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Philippe J.

Nov 19, 2024

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Details: 45 - 64 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Can read sheet music • Traditional drum kit • Rock • Blues • Jazz • Yes, the student already has drums • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Drum Lessons
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Kamilah G.

Jan 24, 2023

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It has been a pleasure learning from Johnny on how to drum, since the beginning he gave me great advice on looking for a drum set and allowed me to receive a trial class before starting the actual class which I think is very important. He went over the structure, expectations, and reviewed the material with me so I could get an idea of what I was going to get out of it. I am very satisfied with taking lessons with him, he has been very flexible in rescheduling when things come up and always makes sure I am comfortable in moving onto new material. I enjoy talking about my music journey with him and find him very inspirational, I would definitely recommend his classes!

Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training • Can't read music • Traditional drum kit • What the teacher recommends • What the teacher recommends • Rock • Classical • No, but the student is planning to purchase drums and would like the teacher's advice on it • 45 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

Johnny Wicker - Music Coaching for Adults's reply
Thanks Kamilah! It's been a pleasure working with you as well and assisting you on your musical journey. You've progressed quickly and have a lot of natural talent. See you next lesson!
Drum Lessons
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Fatima N.

Aug 3, 2022

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If we could give Johnny more than 5 stars, we would! He has been such an amazing and informative teacher. His love and appreciation for music makes learning from him so special. Me and my best friend are taking lessons back to back and he has been so accommodating with our schedules. We appreciate everything he does to make learning so easy and fun at the same time. In under two months we’ve learned way beyond our own expectations and it’s all thanks to Johnny. We would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to learn drums no matter their age!

Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training • Can't read music • Traditional drum kit • Snare drum • Bass drum • What the teacher recommends • Rock • No, but the student is planning to purchase drums and would like the teacher's advice on it • 30 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

Johnny Wicker - Music Coaching for Adults's reply
Thanks Fatima! It’s been awesome working with you guys and you’re both doing amazing. See you next lesson!
Drum Lessons
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Randy R.

Nov 7, 2024

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If you are a new guitar player or someone like myself, looking to improve, Johnny is a great teacher. He is very understanding and really listens to what your needs and concerns are. I highly recommend Johnny Wicker as a fantastic teacher!

Details: 65 years or older • No formal training • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Acoustic • Rock • Folk • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

Johnny Wicker - Music Coaching for Adults's reply
Thanks for the kind words Randy! It's been a pleasure working with you on finger picking. Sounding great!
Guitar Lessons
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