TESTIMONIALS

John continues to add a new dimension to my piano playing and it brings me joy to discover new things. It is such a pleasure to learn some of the secrets of such an accomplished musician.

Gordon Howard, La Quinta

You learn things that other teachers just don’t get into because they can’t explain how or why one thing works and the other doesn’t. My mother is a fabulous player but she could never explain why to me. John can. I wish I would have learned these things as a kid. It would have made all the difference.

Ardeen Bass, Palm Desert

"I really liked learning from John and playing and all. It was fun and John is a good teacher. He’ll teach you any song you want to play and let you play it in your own style. I know I will always be in music."

Nyle Lawes, 11, formerly of La Quinta, where he frequently performed with his band, "Solar"

“He makes it harder than my other teacher, but it’s OK because I like playing. And it’s fun because he tells me new things all the time.”

Adam Peace, 6

"John's love of music, his patience and his gentle insistence, are the essential ingredients in engaging and retaining the interest of students of any age.  We like the way John takes the time to explain the structure of the music he teaches, but does not dwell too long on dry exercises.  With John's guidance, our young son's playing and musical understanding have progressed enormously, all the while maintaining his interest and natural enthusiasm for music."

Suzy and Jonathan Peace
Rancho Mirage

I have been a student of John's for two years. I really look forward to my lessons. Not only am I learning to play the piano but each lesson is a real treat. 
John is an exceptional talent and  has the ability to "bring it down" to my level so I can understand and execute. I've never been bored with the wealth of information and the many different types of music that John has suggested to help me along the way.
I have learned more from John in two years than I did in the eight years prior with other teachers. I don't say this lightly-He is the best!

Joan McCabe,
La Quinta

“John truly puts the fun back into learning and playing the piano. He’s kind of cool and laid back, which makes for a calmer environment for students and mostly for me. He wants his students to have fun and I have fun. It’s amazing to hear John take a classic song and turn it into jazz, blues or rock and then having him teach you how to do that by playing different kinds of chords.
John is currently writing a songbook and I think the songs are great, especially “Fiesta.”
I’ve only been with John for five months and already enjoy it so much, This is the most fun I’ve had playing piano.
He is truly and really a great teacher, but an even greater guy and friend.”

Jack Hodgkins, 12
Palm Desert