About
I love to see students of all ages and abilities reach their musical goals. My unique system of guitar training and implementation gets results fast! Learn guitar the right way, build confidence on guitar, and have fun!
Specialties
Musical styles
Rock, Country, Blues, Jazz, Folk, Classical, Recommendations available
Guitar style
Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar, Recommendations available
Has instrument
Student who have a guitar, Student who don't have a guitar, but are planning to purchase one
Years experience
No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience
Able to read music
Students who can read music staff, Students who can read guitar tabs, Students who cannot read music
Lesson length
60 minutes
Student's age
11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old
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Chris B.
John is an amazing teacher. I came in with little to no experience in guitar and instantly felt comfortable with his knowledge and teaching abilities. Group lessons are awesome allowing you to bounce ideas off each other and just jam in general. If you’re interested in learning this great instrument I would definitely reach out to John.
November 23, 2022
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Lisa M.
My son walks out of his lesson with a smile on his face and a ‘that was awesome’ comment. He is also motivated to practice at home.
November 20, 2022
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Alicia B.
My daughter had taken lessons previously and knew how to read music, however, she was not proficient or confident. Within a few short months of taking lessons, her skill set really took off. She is 17, but what she told me she loves most about the program is that she takes groups lessons with people of all different ages and skillsets. It does not matter if you or your child has previous experience or can even read music, his lessons are extremely effective and enjoyable. It is a great program for any age or skill set.
November 09, 2022
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Chanda M.
What started as a
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On FB for a “free introductory guitar lesson” has become a twice weekly learning experience!
Spurred on by a gorgeous guitar given to me 20 years ago by my brother , Richard ( now deceased), I have been, and continue to be, immensely impressed by Jon’s warm and supportive instruction method, despite an almost 50 year age spread between us students !!!! Jon is funny , down to earth, very positive in his approach to reaching ALL his students! Whether we read music, tablature, or nothing at all….. and his beautiful , bright, and airy studio is equipped with all kinds of electronic equipment to “assist “ us in our learning experience!
I strongly recommend Jon and the Reading School of Guitar- to EVERYONE who has even the slightest interest in playing !!!
August 16, 2022
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Michael M.
Lessons with Jon are a lot of fun and always a highlight of my week. Jon makes a point of learning about his students musical interests, and incorporating that into their curriculum. His lesson plans and practice guidance have absolutely improved my guitar playing. Jon is a great guitar player and an easygoing but also focused & organized instructor.
August 16, 2022
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Natalie C.
I have been taking classes with Jon for about three months now and when I started, I was completely new at guitar. However, Jons teaching style and classes made me feel very welcome and comfortable as he catered towards people of all skill levels and ages. Despite not knowing much when I first joined, my confidence and improvement in skill at the guitar has overall made his classes very worthwhile! I highly recommend his lessons to anyone with an interest at learning the guitar.
August 16, 2022
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
A new student will meet with a teacher for a free introductory session. In this session, students will receive training to overcome a specific challenge they are having on the guitar. Short-term and long-term goals will be discussed and an assessment will be made to determine the best learning path and class enrollment solution. Students will receive special music content upon enrollment and access to a secure student portal to access content, schedule classes, and connect with teachers online.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
30+ years as a professional performing musician
15+ years as a professional music publisher
10+ years training students of all ages and abilities on guitar
Member of EGTIC; Elite Guitar Training Inner Circle
5+ years working in K-5 schools for Understanding Disabilities, a local non-profit that raises disability awareness in public schools.
BA in Music Composition and Jazz Studies
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Pricing is dependent on how many sessions per week a student attends. Pricing ranges between $37.25 – $61.75/hour. All classes are 60 minutes except for our Music Explorers class for our youngest students which runs 30 minutes and can be attended once or twice a week.
What types of students have you worked with?
All types of students from 7 to 70+. All genres, neuro-divergent
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Open Mic Night at the First Congregational Church in Reading. Hosted by Reading School of Guitar. It's a free, multi-generational, fun-filled community event!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Don't settle for a 30-minute one-on-one lesson. It's an antiquated teaching model that doesn't help students learn to use musical skills. Music is a language that must be practiced in a group setting with other musicians to become proficient.
Love your teacher. Personality is key! If you don't love going to your lesson every week, you'll lose momentum and eventually stop altogether.
Interview your teacher prospects.
A great player doesn't automatically make a great teacher!
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
How long have you been teaching the guitar?
How many students have you helped?
What is your area of expertise?
Do you have a degree in music?
What other instruments do you play?
Why do you teach music?
If you could do anything with music, what would you do?
Services offered
Guitar
Music Theory