John Mark C.

With 20 years of experience playing guitar, starting at the age of 8, my musical journey has been deeply enriched by a variety of experiences. I began with private lessons at local studios, then expanded my skills by taking on an informal teaching assistant role while also being part of a school band. Eventually, I joined a music conservatory to further refine my technique and knowledge. These experiences have greatly shaped my guitar playing and teaching approach, allowing me to offer a well-rounded and practical perspective to my students.

With 20 years of experience playing guitar, starting at the age of 8, my musical journey has been enriched by a variety of experiences. I began with private lessons at local studios, expanding my skills through an informal teaching assistant role and participation in a school band. Eventually, I joined a music conservatory where I further refined my understanding of music theory. While I have always been familiar with music theory, my time at the conservatory allowed me to deepen and refine my knowledge. These experiences have shaped both my playing and teaching approach, enabling me to offer a well-rounded, practical perspective when teaching music theory to students.

With 20 years of experience playing guitar, starting at the age of 8, my musical journey has been shaped by a wide range of experiences. I began with private lessons at local studios, where I developed a strong foundation in plucking techniques. This skillset made transitioning into classical guitar a natural next step when I joined a music conservatory. There, I refined my technique and deepened my understanding of classical guitar. These experiences have greatly influenced both my playing and teaching approach, allowing me to offer a comprehensive and practical perspective for students learning classical guitar.

My guitar journey began with private lessons at local studios, which laid the foundation for my skills. As I progressed, I joined a school band, where I transitioned to playing electric guitar. Thanks to my prior knowledge from lessons, I quickly stepped into the role of lead guitarist. This experience allowed me to further develop my electric guitar playing, refining both my technique and creativity. Later, I joined a music conservatory, which deepened my understanding and expanded my abilities. These experiences have played a crucial role in shaping my expertise and teaching approach, especially in electric guitar, and now I aim to pass that knowledge on to my students.

My ukulele journey truly began when I took on an assistant teaching role in school, where I was tasked with helping younger students learn the instrument. While my private lessons at local studios provided me with a solid foundation in music, it was through teaching others that I really began to refine my ukulele skills. This role earned me extra credits, and because of my prior knowledge from the lessons, I was well-prepared to support my students. As I continued to teach, I also grew as a musician, and eventually joined a music conservatory, further deepening my understanding of the ukulele. These experiences have greatly influenced my proficiency and approach to teaching, and I’m excited to share my passion for the ukulele with my students.

My journey with the bass guitar began long before I took my playing more seriously. Having played bass for years, I was already familiar with the instrument, as the techniques closely resemble those of electric guitar. However, it wasn’t until I joined a jazz big band and a disco band a few years ago that I truly dedicated myself to refining my bass skills. These experiences allowed me to dive deeper into the nuances of bass playing, challenging me to expand my technique and musicality. My foundation in music, built from private lessons at local studios and my informal teaching assistant role, helped me grow both as a player and a teacher. After completing my studies at the music conservatory, I further honed my understanding of the bass guitar. Now, I'm eager to pass on my knowledge to students and help them develop their own skills on the instrument.