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Award Winning - Berklee College Graduate
John S.

1,356 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $85
Response time: 18 minutes
John S.'s Photo

Award Winning - Berklee College Graduate
Award Winning - Berklee College Graduate
John S.

1,356 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

1,356 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About John


Bio

I am a Berklee College of Music graduate. I graduated with a scholarship, honors, and awards. I have more than fifteen years of experience teaching vocals, guitar, songwriting, lyric writing, music therapy, sight singing, ear training, music history, and music production. I have worked in many prestigious colleges, conservatories, and universities, such as Berklee College of Music. I have received awards and distinctions from prestigious international songwriting competitions such as ISC...

I am a Berklee College of Music graduate. I graduated with a scholarship, honors, and awards. I have more than fifteen years of experience teaching vocals, guitar, songwriting, lyric writing, music therapy, sight singing, ear training, music history, and music production. I have worked in many prestigious colleges, conservatories, and universities, such as Berklee College of Music. I have received awards and distinctions from prestigious international songwriting competitions such as ISC (International Songwriting Competition) and Song of The Year Songwriting Competition, amongst others. I also teach Logic Pro X and Pro Tools. I speak English, Greek, and French fluently and can teach them. I provide a friendly environment, and the success of my students is my main goal.

I am a perfectionist and want my students to succeed in their artistic endeavors. I have a Contemporary Writing & Production and Performance Bachelor's degree from Berklee College of Music. I also have a Guitar and Music Harmony degree. Together we can set specific goals for each class to stay motivated and succeed in our plans.

As a personality, I always try to guide my students effectively to motivate them and help them reach their full potential! Every student is unique, and I try to understand their needs and create a connection with them deeply. I always put my students first!

I also have a degree in Ancient Greek Theater and Drama.

Feel free to contact me for more information.


Education

Berklee College of Music
CWP and Performance
Berklee College of Music
MBA

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $85
  • Rate details: Cancellation Policy rate is equal to the price of a 1 hour online class at $80.
  • Lesson cancellation: 36 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 9/28/2020

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Art

Composition (Music),

Composition (Music)

I graduated from Berklee College of Music with scholarships, honors and awards and I have more that 10 years of experience in composition! I studied classical, jazz and contemporary composition at Berklee College!
Film,

Film

I graduated from Berklee College of Music with a scholarship, honors and awards and I had an intensive training in film scoring!
Photography,

Photography

I have more than 10 years of experience in professional photography! During my studies at Berklee College of Music, I was providing portrait photography and video editing services to artists! Also, I am providing wedding photography and real estate photography services so I can help you to delve into photography and develop your craft!
Theater,

Theater

I have graduated from Berklee College of Music with a scholarship, honors and awards and I have also studied Ancient Greek Theater and Drama! I have directed and participated in many successful theatrical acts!
Video Production

Video Production

I graduated from Berklee College of Music with a scholarship, honors and awards and I have more than 10 years of experience teaching video production. I focus on Final Cut Pro X and iMovie.

Business

Career Development

Career Development

I have more than 10 years of experience in helping my clients to find their right career path and to reach their goals and succeed in their endeavors!

Computer

Music Production,

Music Production

As a Berklee College of Music graduate, I know how to use various DAW’s and I can help you to improve your music and recording production ability. Logic Pro X and Pro tools are my main tools for production. My degree in Contemporary Writing and Production and Performance from Berklee College of Music can help me teach my students very useful techniques and make them to be able to record and produce their own ideas. Together we will also delve into mixing and mastering on a professional level.
Photography,

Photography

I have more than 10 years of experience in professional photography! During my studies at Berklee College of Music, I was providing portrait photography and video editing services to artists! Also, I am providing wedding photography and real estate photography services so I can help you to delve into photography and develop your craft!
Video Production

Video Production

I graduated from Berklee College of Music with a scholarship, honors and awards and I have more than 10 years of experience teaching video production. I focus on Final Cut Pro X and iMovie.

Corporate Training

Career Development,

Career Development

I have more than 10 years of experience in helping my clients to find their right career path and to reach their goals and succeed in their endeavors!
Greek

Greek

I have graduated from the Athens National University and I have lived in Greece for more than 20 years. I have also studied Greek Acting and Theater. I know how I can effectively improve your ability to use this language and perfect your technique. I give a lot of emphasis on pronunciation, accent, grammar and vocabulary.

English

English

History

Music History

Music History

As a Berklee College of Music Graduate, I can help you study Music History thoroughly.

Homeschool

English

Language

Greek

Greek

I have graduated from the Athens National University and I have lived in Greece for more than 20 years. I have also studied Greek Acting and Theater. I know how I can effectively improve your ability to use this language and perfect your technique. I give a lot of emphasis on pronunciation, accent, grammar and vocabulary.

Most Popular

English

Music

Composition (Music),

Composition (Music)

I graduated from Berklee College of Music with scholarships, honors and awards and I have more that 10 years of experience in composition! I studied classical, jazz and contemporary composition at Berklee College!
Ear Training,

Ear Training

As a Berklee College of Music Graduate, I have a lot of experience in Ear-training. We will use specific techniques and books and I will help you to improve your Ear Training Skills significantly!
General Music,

General Music

I graduated from Berklee College of Music with a scholarship, honors and awards. I studied Contemporary Writing and Production, Performance, Music Theory, Music History, Songwriting and Ear Training.
Guitar,

Guitar

I am a Berklee College of Music graduate with a degree in Performance and Contemporary Writing and Production. I graduated with a scholarship, honors and awards. I have more than 10 years of experience in teaching guitar. My goal is to help you reach your full potential as a guitarist and make you enjoy the whole process! I teach both acoustic and electric guitar all levels and ages.
Music History,

Music History

As a Berklee College of Music Graduate, I can help you study Music History thoroughly.
Music Production,

Music Production

As a Berklee College of Music graduate, I know how to use various DAW’s and I can help you to improve your music and recording production ability. Logic Pro X and Pro tools are my main tools for production. My degree in Contemporary Writing and Production and Performance from Berklee College of Music can help me teach my students very useful techniques and make them to be able to record and produce their own ideas. Together we will also delve into mixing and mastering on a professional level.
Music Theory,

Music Theory

As a Berklee College of Music Graduate, I have a lot of experience in Music Theory. I teach Music theory for more than 10 years and I am very passionate about it. Together we can set specific goals for each one of our classes that can help you to achieve your goals and improve your Music Theory skills.
Sight Singing,

Sight Singing

I graduated from Berklee College of Music with a scholarship, honors and awards and I have more than 10 years of experience teaching sight - singing using specific books and methods that will help you to achieve your goals!
Songwriting,

Songwriting

As a Berklee College of Music graduate and recipient of Songwriting Awards and Distinctions from prestigious songwriting competitions such as: ISC (International Songwriting Competition), John Lennon Songwriting Contest and Song of the Year Songwriting competition, I can help you succeed in improving your songwriting and lyric writing skills. I graduated from Berklee College of Music with a degree in Contemporary Writing and Production and Performance focusing on Songwriting and Lyric Writing techniques.
Voice (Music)

Voice (Music)

As a Berklee College of Music graduate, I can help you to improve your vocal technique and gain confidence as a singer. I graduated from Berklee College of Music with a degree in Vocal Performance and Contemporary Writing and Production earning a scholarship, honors, and awards. I have also received awards and distinctions from prestigious songwriting competitions such as: ISC (International Songwriting Competition), John Lennon Songwriting Contest and Song of The Year Songwriting Competition.

Other

College Counseling

College Counseling

I have more than 10 years of experience in college counseling! I have helped students get into Ivvy League Schools, Berklee College, Juliard, Stanford and many more! Together we can set specific goals and stay motivated so as to help you reach your goals!

Sports/Recreation

Chess

Chess

I have participated in professional chess competitions such as Acropolis International Chess Tournament, French Chess Championship and European Parliamentary Friendship Online Chess Tournament! I play chess for more than 15 years and I can help you learn many effective strategies and ways of playing.

Test Preparation

Career Development,

Career Development

I have more than 10 years of experience in helping my clients to find their right career path and to reach their goals and succeed in their endeavors!
College Counseling

College Counseling

I have more than 10 years of experience in college counseling! I have helped students get into Ivvy League Schools, Berklee College, Juliard, Stanford and many more! Together we can set specific goals and stay motivated so as to help you reach your goals!

Examples of Expertise


John has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 1 question submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

Ratings and Reviews


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Reviews

Excellent voice and guitar and instructor

During this lesson we focused on vocals with guitar on a number of songs that we worked on previously. In addition we did a session of vocal improvisations over a backing track.

Marc, 94 lessons with John

Excellent voice and guitar and instructor

During this lesson we focused on vocals without guitar on a number of songs that we worked on previously, We practiced singing the songs with both the original vocal track and we also started to work of the She by Green Day. In this lesson we practiced shifting the key of the song up by half steps each time.

Marc, 94 lessons with John

Excellent voice and guitar and instructor

During this lesson we focused on vocals without guitar on a number of songs that we worked on previously, We practiced singing the songs with both the original vocal track and we also started to work of the She by Green Day. In this lesson we practiced shifting the key of the song up by half steps each time.

Marc, 94 lessons with John

Excellent voice and guitar and instructor

During this lesson we focused on vocals without guitar on a number of songs that we worked on previously, We practiced singing the songs with both the original vocal track and we also started to work of the She by Green Day. In this lesson we practiced shifting the key of the song up by half steps each time.

Marc, 94 lessons with John

Excellent voice and guitar and instructor

During this lesson we focused on vocals without guitar on a number of songs that we worked on previously, We practiced singing the songs with both the original vocal track and we also started to work of the Boyce Ave cover of Glycerine by Bush, Lightning Crashes by Live and Push by Matchbox 20.

Marc, 94 lessons with John

amazing teacher

He is patient and kind and encouraging. He is worth every penny. I look forward to each session. Highly recommended

Manley, 3 lessons with John

Excellent voice and guitar and instructor

During this lesson we focused on vocals without guitar on a number of songs that we worked on previously, We practiced singing the songs with both the original vocal track and we also started to work of the Boyce Ave cover of Glycerine by Bush, Lightning Crashes by Live and Push by Matchbox 20.

Marc, 94 lessons with John

Excellent voice and guitar and instructor

During this lesson we focused on vocals without guitar on a number of songs that we worked on previously, We practiced singing the songs with both the original vocal track and we also started to work of the Boyce Ave cover of Glycerine by Bush, Lightning Crashes by Live and Push by Matchbox 20.

Marc, 94 lessons with John

john helped me Find my voice

After one session with John. I’ve learned to sing properly. It was amazing. I cannot wait to learn the trifecta of guitar, vocals, and music production with him moving forward!

Matt, 6 lessons with John
Hourly Rate: $85
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