Profile
Jon is a musician’s
musician, well-known in guitar circles both in London where he hails from
and in the South West to which he moved in 1981.Credits from Jon’s 35 year career include working with Chaz Hart and Tony Clarke (the ex Moody Blues producer) on the ARC Project and also with the Chris Farlow band and Barbara Dixon.
Jon has also been invited to auditions with bands as widely acclaimed as Bad Company.
As well as a highly versatile performance record (all kinds of sessions, bands and gigs up to festival level) Jon is a highly respected guitar teacher with studios in Bristol, Clevedon and Glastonbury.
Many of Jon’s ex-students have gone on to become teachers themselves. Equally, many of his students have formed their own bands – some of them becoming quite successful.
Jon’s style of teaching is unique and means that his students have a source of reference, thereby enabling them to continue the lesson once at home.
This has proved invaluable - a tried and tested successful method - resulting in professional playing and the highest of exam results.
As an example, over 90% of Jon’s students entered for RGT exams come away with Distinctions.
Jon also plays lead guitar in his own band and has indeed continued to be a professional player as well as a teacher throughout his career.
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