About
I love teaching students what they want to learn. Every music student has a goal in mind, I help him get with that and to reach that goal directly.
Many guitar students have started off with me at age 6 or seven and then continued to take lessons through their teens, developing a lifelong enthusiasm for the guitar and music.
I enjoy helping every student to cultivate music into his or her life. When my students begin to figure out songs and techniques on their own, some even taking music to the performing level, it's a great feeling
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I gear lessons to what the student has in mind. We talk about styles, genres, favorite bands and songs. My goal is to help you get results, soon.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Professional performing musician. Inductee to Blues Hall of Fame in Chicago. First recipient of California Music Studios Forte award for teaching. Billboard Magazine award winning songwriter. Studied recording techniques Southwestern College. Attended Chula Vista School for the Creative and Performing Arts.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
50/hr, 40/45 min, 30/half hour.
I have prorated packages for students who are willing to commit to two or three months at a time.
Price reductions for students who refer me to a new sign up.
How did you get started teaching?
As a performing musician many people come up to me at my shows and ask about lessons. Eventually I started my own business.
What types of students have you worked with?
All ages 4 to 75. I’ll learning styles. I have extensive experience with autistic children.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I’m on the cover of this months San Diego Troubadour Magazine.
https://sandiegotroubadour.com/2019/02/john-january-and-linda-berry-it-takes-two/
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
You want to teacher who can tune in to your personal goals in music, and who you can communicate with easily.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
They should ask the teacher whether he has a particular style of teaching and if that style is flexible. Your teacher should have the patience to assess your learning style over several lessons.