A professional multi-instrumentalist, producer, and Long Island University graduate with international performance experience.
A born and bred New Yorker, John's musical journey began with the award-winning jazz big band at Martin Van Buren High School in Queens, NY. He studied performance and education at Five Towns College and Long Island University on a full scholarship, mastering both classical theory and contemporary application.
John is a highly sought-after guitarist, producer, and composer who has toured Europe and performed for the Pope in Bologna. His professional experience informs his teaching, providing students with "real-world" insights into performance and production.
Teaching since 1995, John offers master-level instruction in Guitar, Piano, and Keyboard. His expertise spans Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, R&B, and Gospel, specializing in both traditional reading and play-by-ear techniques.
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John teaches from his professional studio in Fishkill and offers high-definition online sessions. He also provides in-home lessons throughout the Hudson Valley, focusing on building a bridge between technical proficiency and creative improvisation.
Every instructor at Melody Music Studios, including John, undergoes our strict vetting process: Background checks, expert interviews, and reference verification.