Michael C.
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums
Genres:
Classical, Jazz, Rock, Pop and other genres
Location: Arlington, Seven Corners, Alexandria, Falls Church, Virginia
Why I work well with kids?
I love helping kids to reach their dreams through music!
John W.
Instruments:
Guitar, Bass, Drums, Rock Bands
Genres:
Rock, Pop, Indie, Prog, Math-Rock
Location:
Gaithersburg, Germantown, Rockville, Potomac, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Maryland
Why I work well with kids?
I have been teaching kids for over 4 years now, and I’ve had only 2 students stop taking lessons with me because of lack of interest. I love working with kids because they are so malleable and you can help mold them into the little rockers they want to be. You know everything is going well when the next lesson comes up the following week, and your student is plugged in and ready to show you what he/she has mastered. Teaching kids music theory through the songs they know and love is in integral part of the way I teach. I find that in doing this, students have more fun in the lesson, and are keen to practice more in between lessons.
John W. Resume and Bio
Resume
• Guitar/Bass/Drum Teacher/Band Coach at Bach to Rock music school, with 4 years experience teaching/coaching
• As of January, 2012, obtained the unofficial award of “Winningest Coach” for the B2R Battle Of The Bands events
Education
B.S. Mass Communications Middle Tennessee State University, 2007
• Major: Music Business, Minor: Entrepreneurship
• Coursework included, but not limited to: Commercial Songwriting, Music Theory, Music Production, Marketing Of Recordings, Artist Management
Work Experience
Bach To Rock: Jan 2009-July 2009 McLean, VA
• Guitar, bass, drum lessons, piano (L1), and band coaching
• Obtained consistent, weekly, students
• Leader of birthday parties
• First band coached took 3rd place band in the B2R Battle in their first competition
Bach To Rock: Aug 2009-Present Bethesda, MD
• Guitar, bass, drum lessons, and band coaching
• Consistently maintains repeat students
• Leader of birthday parties
• Site facilitator work
• Leader of organizational overhaul at the site
• Winningest band coach throughout the B2R company
Performance Experience
• Guitarist for over 16 years
• Performed in touring bands since 2002 as a guitarist/vocalist
• Bassist for 11 years
• Drummer for 4 years
• Recorded multiple albums in professional studios
Bio
Location of Birth: Toledo, OH
John teaches guitar, drums, and bass. John’s teaching style focuses on “the raw feel” of music while still incorporating music theory. He has been playing music since his early teens and performing live for over a decade. His current music project that he writes all material for is called NASAwives. John graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications focusing major concentrations in Music Business. Some of his favorite bands include Meshuggah, Aloha, Deftones, Thrice, The Beatles & the D.C. post-punk music scene.
“Music is the language of mankind…speak loudly”
Fun Facts
Most Influential Musicians/Bands:
Deftones, Meshuggah, Thrice, Aloha, J. Robbins, The Beatles, The Bronx, many, MANY others.
Favorite Movie(s):
The Big Lebowski, Spinal Tap, Dumb & Dumber, Dawn of the Dead (2004), Sunshine, The Dark Knight, gain…many, MANY more.
Places Traveled:
27 U.S. states, British Columbia, CAN, Toronto, Cancun, Bahamas, I really want to visit the U.K.
How Friends Describe You:
Opinionated, blunt, nerdy, funny…at least I would think so. Never really asked them.
Hobbies:
Disc golf, golf, bowling, solo vinyl listening parties with a nice set of headphones, writing/recording songs, taking my husky to the dog park, movies, Netflix TV show bingewatching, Xbox 360
Stephen B.
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass
Genres:
Jazz, Funk, Rock, Pop
Location: NW DC, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Potomac, Silver Spring, MD
Why I work well with kids?
Shaun T.
Instruments: Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums, Saxophone
Genres:
Rock, Blues, Classical, Experimental
Location: Fairfax, McLean, Vienna, Sterling, Ashburn, Burke, Centreville, VA
Why I work well with kids?
Jonathan S.
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Electric Bass, Drums
Genres:
Blues, Rock, Gospel, Funk, Jazz, World Music, Indie, R and B, Soul, Classical
Location: Potomac, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, MD
Why I work well with kids?
Phil C.
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Electric Bass
Genres:
Rock, Folk, Pop, Classical, Jazz
Location: Arlington, Alexandria, Capitol Hill, McLean, Fairfax
Why I work well with kids?
Robert C.
Instrument: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano
Genres: Rock, Folk, Blues, Jazz, Samba
Locations: Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Potomac, Silver Spring, Rockville MD
Why I work well with kids?
I have been teaching lessons for over 10 years now and I think my success as a teacher comes from not only teaching students how to play the drums piano and guitar, but more importantly, how to enjoy music and have fun playing music. As I grew up I played drums 4-6 hours a day and it wasn’t because anyone was forced me to play, it was because it was something I truly enjoyed. While teaching I keep my childhood experience in mind and always make it my first job to teach students how to enjoy playing.
Dwight H.
Instruments: Piano, electric bass, guitar
Genres:
Jazz, Rock, Fusion, Metal, R&B
Location: Washington DC, Fort Washington MD, NW DC, Upper Marlboro MD, Bowie MD
Why I work well with kids?
Jordan S.
Instruments: Piano, Drums, Guitar, Electric Bass, Voice
Genres:
Jazz, Classical, Rock, Pop
Location: Fairfax, Vienna, Oakton, Burke, Centreville, Reston, Sterling, VA
Why I work well with kids?
I have been teaching kids this age for many years and I have had no problem connecting with each student and providing them with great lessons for many different styles of music from classical, to jazz, to rock, to pop on guitar, piano, and bass guitar!
I am very understanding of kids’ schedules and prefer to create a great environment for the lessons as opposed to enforcing rules or punishment if they haven’t been practicing as much as they should.
My demeanor is very relaxed and likable, and all of my students and their parents have never complained about my teaching style or my punctuality. Although I am young, I am very professional and committed to being the best at whatever I am doing!
Tommy G.
Instruments: Guitar, Electric Bass
Genres:
Rock, funk, blues, etc.
Location: Fairfax, Vienna, Oakton, Burke, Centreville, VA
Why I work well with kids?
I am very patient and funny. I really enjoy kid’s unique perspective. I also watch a lot of cartoons and relate to them in that aspect. Its very satisfying to see a child grow and understand something, improve, and for me its deeply gratifying to see that a child has gained a greater understanding of music because I have taught them.