Jon Vokal Guitarist

For a first time student, my lesson is free. With my young age, I do very much feel the need to prove myself to my new client. If you are on the fence about me, you have nothing to lose since your first lesson is free! This lesson will consist of me evaulating what skills and knowledge my new student already posseses. After that, I will discuss with my new student what they hope to gain from lessons, and what type of music or style thiey wish to improve the most. For anyone on the fence, I may take a moment from there to show to my potential student what skills i posses by playing through a song in front of them. 

I have been receiving private and performance based guitar lessons since elematary school. I also own a guitar forum with an active audience/membership of thousands of players known as The Guitaricle. I have lots of knowledge regarding how guitars are built, how they are played, and lots of experience with both the business and performance side of the music industry. From 2015-2016 I was a part of a metal band called Of Cities, and I am currently in a band that i started in June 2016 called Blank Slate. 

I charge $15 for 30 minutes or $20 for 45 for in person lessons. You can come to my fully furnished practice space in my home for lessons, or I can drive to you. I may charge $1-2 dollars for gas if you live a considerable distance since my prices are so cheap.

I charge $5/15minutes for skype lessons.

I charge $80-150 to write a song for clients. This includes a collaborative effort where i will not stop until my client is fully satisfied with the music. The price varies on what my client wants, if they want it demo'ed out, and if they want me to record it in the studio they choose to record it at. 

I charge $50 to be a studio guitarist a record for a client. 

My uncle had a friend whos child wanted to take up learning guitar. At that time i was only an intermediate player, but i thoroughly enjoyed teaching and wanted to better myself in that area. 

Since i began teaching about two years ago, I have since many clients that I have taught or recorded/written music for. I love working with people to help expand musical their creativity! 

I have worked with performing muscians, beginner/intermediate students, and I have written and recorded music for an artist that has opened for Big Sean as the Joe Louis Arena. 

My band, Blank Slate, recently opened for a touring metal band called Silent Planet. We sold all of the tickets we were given for the event in 8 days, and played to a near sold out crowd! (Written July 2016)

Look for someone passionate and experienced. If I am not what you consider passionate or experienced, then by all means pick someone better suited for you! 

Consider what you want to get out of learning music. Evaulate how your teacher can help you achieve those goals. Always work towards what you are passionate about, because that's the whole point of music!