Mr. Johnson has been teaching privately for 20 years in Texas. He currently maintains a large tuba and Euphonium studio at The Woodlands HS north of Houston. When teaching lessons Mr. Johnson can be found performing as a freelance musician with local orchestras, in solo recitals, or with Space City Brass quintet-a brass quintet which he founded. Prior to his current position, Mr. Johnson was a musician in the United States Navy, performing ceremonial duties and public outreach concerts with a wide variety of musical styles including Dixieland, Classical, Rock, R&B, New Orleans style Brass Band, and more. When Mr. Johnson isn't teaching, pra

Whether he's backing up, regional, national or international or back home in his adopted state of Texas performing or abroad with his various groups, etc., Rickey Ford is not only a musical but an artistic, community and business force to be reckoned with as well. He is a humble man who believes that all men are created equal and that they should be treated as such, no matter what. As a kid growing up in Memphis, Tennessee, Rickey developed an interest in business and got his feet wet while watching his mother work a full-time job as well as well as several other part-time self employment positions. His father also had an entrepreneurial spi...

Teaching the student exactly what they want to learn. Everyone is different. Listening to their expectations of the lesson and making it happen. Enjoying the growth in the new guitarist that is smiling and playing now. The big smile is great! There is always a big smile!

20 plus years experienced in music theory and performance in the public school system. 30 plus years in professional performance and music production. Proficient in Logic Pro X and Audio Engineering.