Reviews & Testimonials

I came to John to help me with my singing. Though I have decades of experience playing instrumental music my voice needed a lot of help. John developed a plan tailored to my needs and worked with me to get to where I needed to go. I continue to work with him. I've had the great fortune of having the opportunity to study with some of the greatest instrumentalist in my field. John is easily the best instructor/coach I have ever worked with. I would recommend him to musicians at any age or experience level.

Liam O. - Musician

I have loved to sing ever since I was a little girl but somehow as we grow older our insecurities come forward and we convince ourselves of our inability to live out our passions. I feel fortunate to have been able to work with John on my singing! Although it took until my 40's to rediscover this passion area, I was able to get myself on a stage to sing in front of 300 people after a few months of lessons. Not only does John have a gift of music, he has a gift of working with individuals to break down the mental barriers of carrying out our dreams. Thanks John!

Jennifer B. - Human Resources

I have been taking singing lessons with John for about a year. I was very uncomfortable with my singing voice and John created a safe place for me to try new things and has gently challenged me to achieve my goals. What he also brings to the experience is a focus on the whole person as opposed to just technique. Singing is more about who I am "being" and what I am feeling than it is the skill of producing sound. John is capable of engaging his students on this level and, at least for me, this has made a huge difference in my own development. I highly recommend him as a teacher.

Kim B. - Human Resources

Before I started taking lessons from John I was terrified to sing and thought I had the worst voice ever. John taught me what it takes to sing with confidence. He is an incredible teacher, he is very driven to make his students better, and is literally a musical genius. John did not try to change my voice, his lessons gave me the tools to refine my own style and make my voice the best it can be. I am playing gigs on a regular basis and performing as the lead singer. I have had numerous people say I have a beautiful voice, I never thought that I would ever hear that. I literally owe every bit of it to John, he's the best, and an amazing teacher!

Kevin L. - Fireman

I have been taking lessons from John for many years. He has given me the most amazing knowledge and I have become a stronger vocalist in my rock bands. I also learned so much on my bass guitar as well. John is well experienced, very qualified and extremely professional. Try a lesson, you will be hooked. He will make it fun for you and you will be "making great music in no time!"

Tami P. - Fitness Club Owner

John has been teaching my 12 year-old son since he was 8. Under John's tutelage, my son became skilled enough to enter Denver School of the Arts as a guitar major. More than just the skills he taught, John kept my son engaged and nurtured in him the passion for music that took him where he is now.

Bill U. - Petroleum Landman

John is an incredibly supportive instructor, and has an individualized approach to teaching. I started taking guitar lessons with him several years ago, but was always interested in singing as well. Like most people, I did not think I could sing. He was every encouraging, and gave me some great tips to make practice efficient and fun. I progressed very quickly, and can actually sing in tune now! I encourage anyone who thinks they can't sing or play an instrument to try John's methodology and see if it works for you!

Tina J. - Engineer

I would definitely recommend Make Great Music to anyone that has ever thought of giving guitar or singing lessons a try. I purchased a guitar for myself for my birthday and just couldn't seem to get the hang of it on my own. Taking lessons with John has given me the foundation I need and at the same time helped to build my confidence in order to sing and play in front of others. John is always encouraging and very patient in his teaching delivery. I am excited to see how this new passion continues to develop thanks to the help of John!

Kristen K. - VP Leasing

John has been a huge asset to me. I've appreciated his teaching style. He is flexible and engaging. I have primarily been taking vocal lessons from him and he has found a way to work with me that I can enjoy and that I can take back to my own practice time. I have seen tremendous growth in my ability and more importantly I have received solid guidance on what to listen for in my singing and how to help myself develop on my own. John is a great tool with a focus on giving you the tools to excel.

Josh H. - Engineer & Musician

For the last 5 months, John has been teaching me to play my guitar, not just songs, at my pace and level. Once you can play your instrument, the songs take care of themselves. I know I've sent a few notes his way that would make a lesser teacher cringe, but he sits through them and always has constructive criticism and something positive to say.

Kevin M. - Nurse