Teaching
John is based in the Belconnen region of Canberra Australia, and has been teaching professionally since 1994 over a broad range of levels including students new to the classical guitar through to post graduates at University. He has presented master-classes in Europe, North America, New Zealand and Australia and has been employed as guitar tutor at the Australian National University (ANU) and Waikato University.
After completing his Masters in performance at the ANU where he studied music education alongside his performance degree; in particular the application of various teaching techniques and philosophies to elementary guitar, he has written his own method aimed at children aged 6-10. His vision for these students is to introduce the basics of music and guitar playing while enjoying the art of music making in a positive environment, leaving the student well set up should they wish to further their studies.
John has put over a 100 students through the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) and Trinity syllabuses and not one has failed their exam under his tutorage. John has a strong knowledge of the student repertoire at all the AMEBand Trinity levels and has recorded over 600 student works from syllabuses.
Lessons are usually half an hour long depending on the level of the student. When students are able to play at the AMEB grade five level, these students should consider a three quarter hour lesson, although this level is usually attained after five to six years of study and progression.
If you would like to contact John regarding lessons, you can catch him on kiwiguitarist@yahoo.com or phone
0407 484 727
After completing his Masters in performance at the ANU where he studied music education alongside his performance degree; in particular the application of various teaching techniques and philosophies to elementary guitar, he has written his own method aimed at children aged 6-10. His vision for these students is to introduce the basics of music and guitar playing while enjoying the art of music making in a positive environment, leaving the student well set up should they wish to further their studies.
John has put over a 100 students through the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) and Trinity syllabuses and not one has failed their exam under his tutorage. John has a strong knowledge of the student repertoire at all the AMEBand Trinity levels and has recorded over 600 student works from syllabuses.
Lessons are usually half an hour long depending on the level of the student. When students are able to play at the AMEB grade five level, these students should consider a three quarter hour lesson, although this level is usually attained after five to six years of study and progression.
If you would like to contact John regarding lessons, you can catch him on kiwiguitarist@yahoo.com or phone
0407 484 727
