Jonathan Glisson Music Studio
About
As a music teacher, Jonathan has a passion to train musicians and composers of many different types in order to help them hone their craft and develop their abilities. Jonathan has a wide variety of experience as a musician and a composer. As a musician, Jonathan has performed with the University of Memphis Contemporary Chamber Players, toured with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra as a member of the chorus, and performed with many bands and church groups in and around the Memphis area. As a composer, his music has been performed by a variety of chamber ensembles, including the Prizm Music Ensemble (Memphis, TN), and Present Music Ensemble (Milwaukee, WI), and has been featured in short films, TV spots, and more. In 2013, Jonathan was awarded with the Smit Composition Award for excellence in music composition by the University of Memphis, and in 2015, he was awarded "Best Original Soundtrack" at the Union University Film Festival for his work on the short film, "The Fall." He currently resides with his wife Becca in Millington, TN, where he serves as the Minister of Worship at Lucy Baptist Church. He holds a bachelor's degree in music composition from the University of Memphis (Memphis, TN).
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I spend some time with the student evaluating their prior musical experience. Depending on where they are, I will recommend some materials to begin working through.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I hold a bachelor's degree in music composition from the University of Memphis, and I was trained in music composition, piano performance, music theory, music technology, music history, and many more subjects.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I charge $18 for 30 minutes, and $35 for an hour.
How did you get started teaching?
I have been teaching for a number of years, but I got started teaching while I was still in my undergraduate studies at the University of Memphis. I received some students via word of mouth, and I also received some students who were recommended to me by the local Amro store in Memphis Tennessee.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with ages ranging from young children to elderly adults and skill levels ranging from beginner to intermediate/advanced. I have taught piano, guitar, music composition, and music theory.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I thoroughly enjoyed being able to work with the Theatre department at Union University in Jackson, TN to create the backing tracks for their play, "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day."
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Find a teacher who can teach you both technique on your instrument, as well as music theory, and who will challenge you to grow as a musician. If you are looking to pursue music academically, consider finding a teacher who has academic experience who may be able to help you prepare for it.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Think about where you are in your musical studies and where you are going, and ask your teacher to help you get there.