John Stockdale

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My aim is to provide the student with the best experience possible. To do this, we must all do our part to ensure your son/daughter's success. Studying music can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience, but it takes commitment from the parents as well as the teacher and the student. Get better and play the guitar well in a shorter amount of time than expected. Exercises are used with other methods combined are used and logged to watch the progress. Music is its reward. Hire me to help you learn the songs you want to play, or how to compose songs or even understand how the construction of Music works. Whatever you want to learn about guitar or Music let me help you learn it the right way IN ORDER of learning at your own pace. There are no shortcuts. Face the challenge of a song, go through learning the proper way how to practice. Enjoy the balance of work and play on the instrument.

Overview

Hired 17 times

Serves North Charleston, SC

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1 employee

33 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and Zelle.

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My customers travel to me

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Bruce W.

4 weeks ago

John is a highly skilled professional musician with a gift for making guitar lessons both challenging and fun.  I started my journey with him on acoustic guitar and have since expanded into classical guitar.  He assesses your skill level and tailors each lesson to focus on specific areas for improvement, helping you take ownership of your progress from week to week.  My guitar lessons with John are a highlight of my week.

John Stockdale's reply

Well you're a highlight of my week as well! Watching you get better in music is the addiction for sure! Thank you for the kind words! It's an honor to be of service to someone of your caliber!

Charlee C.

May 31, 2026

Maria D.

May 31, 2026

My son takes lessons with Mr. Stockdale and is learning so much. He provides great feedback and keeps the lessons positive. He works hard on foundational skills that are important for years to come.

John Stockdale's reply

Thank you so very much! You're so kind!

Bill B.

May 31, 2026

Joel W.

May 30, 2026

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
At Ye Olde Music I charge $100 a month. Senior citizen and Armed forces $5 discount. The months that have 5 lessons a month you pay for the extra lesson.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Name parts of instrument, how to hold the guitar, how to play a note or chord, name of notes, what is a scale, types of scales, types of chords, three ways how to read guitar music. Create a log sheet to watch progress. Keep track. Strengthen Individual Focus, sometimes going slower- is the better way, create Consistent Progress. Have a good time!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Third generation guitar teacher, Graduate Atlanta Institute of Music - Honors Grad Years of on the road as live musician experience, Wedding performer Restaurant performer Live performer Large outdoor concert performer Highland British Brass Band (cornet) Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra (trumpet) 13th Regiment Civil War Re-enactment Band (rotary cornet) played trumpet in: Big Band (jazz)/marching/symphonic band in middle and high school, Church and High school choir more