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Guitar and bass in English! Guitar, Electric Bass and Song Production!

I'm a musician, teacher and DJ from New York City. Living in the Geneva area, teaching kids and adults—from absolute beginners to intermediate and advanced students. We use songs that students like, tailoring classes to the individual student.

As well as teaching privately and through Aprentus, I've been a teacher at La Grande Boissière and GEMS Academy in Etoy.
Parents and School references available on request.

In New York city, I was an adjunct professor teaching for 4 years at Long Island University in Brooklyn. The courses were in music software programs (Reason, Garageband, Ableton). Students learnt to produce and mix their own songs in various styles — hip hop, reggae, house, electro as well as music for animation and film.
In addition, I've composed music for television and have a long history of DJing in NY clubs and releasing music, vinyl and digital which I've continued to do since moving to Geneva.

Extra information

I've recommend guitars for students just starting out so I can help if you need to order a guitar. If you're interested in learning song production or DJ classes you will need to have your own software on your computer.

*45 minute lessons are possible in my studio only.

Location

At student's location: Around Ferney-Voltaire, France
At student's location: Around Geneva, Switzerland
Online via webcam

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General info

suitcase iconSkills:
Acoustic, Blues, Electric, Electro & electronica, Funk, Indie & alternative, Jazz, Pop, Punk, Ragga, Rap & hip hop, Reggae & dub, Rnb, Rock, Song & varieties
Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English

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I have had lessons with Jonny for more than two months now and am very happy to have found him. He tailors his teaching to your musical interests and skill level, is fun and instructive, and always has a few concrete tips you can immediately take away and apply to your playing. Will definitely continue!

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  • Instructor since October 2020
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