Jonathan M  
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Keyboard, Djembe, Acoustic Guitar
Styles: Classical, Pop, Rock, Blues, Musical Theater, Opera, Funk

I've been singing, playing drums, and piano for the past twelve years. I've received formal training in voice and drums, so if you want really solid technique and discipline, these are my two strongest areas to deliver. I learned how to play guitar and bass because whenever my bandmates were out of town, I couldn't record anything, so now I can be my own band! Because I couldn't afford lessons for five instruments, I had to settle with teaching myself. I've played both concerts and recitals, composed original musicals, and recorded other artists' music. If you're looking for someone who can be every member of a rock band AND record it all, then I think we're in business.

As a member of an indie rock band, I understand the importance of being able to play songs on your instrument as quickly as possible! With this in mind, my lesson plan focuses primarily on breaking down songs that we want to learn how to play into their fundamental parts; the chords, the grooves, the fills, what-have-you, until we can put it all together. If there's a song that's particularly difficult and requires sound fundamentals, then we'll pound out those skills until we can get the results we want. Most importantly, I want to train my students to have a GOOD EAR! If you can hear it, you can play it.