David Johns MusicMaking Music Accessible.
Personal, one-on-one instruction for Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced levels. Lessons are held in-person or online/virtual.
Music Lessons for All Ages
Guitar
Bass
Double Bass
Ukelele
Mandolin
Location
Dave teaches in his home studio located at 539 Turner Drive, Burlington, ON L7L 2W8 or online.
In-person students typically live in the Burlington, Oakville, Hamilton-Wentworth, Halton, GTA, or Toronto areas.
Private Instruction Rates
Most students reserve a time slot lasting either a half-hour or an hour once a week.
Consultation
$0 Free
- Online Introductory Session
Private Half-Session
$20 / half hour
- Half-hour duration
- Personal, one-on-one instruction
- In-person or online/virtual
- All experience levels
Private Full-Session
$30 / hour
- One hour duration
- Personal, one-on-one instruction
- In-person or online/virtual
- All experience levels
Music Instructor (Since 1995)
- Develops rapport and a positive relationship with each student to create a safe learning environment.
- Assesses student needs to individualize each student’s program, adapting content to different learning styles and abilities.
- Teaches guitar, bass, ukulele, and mandolin establishing solid mechanics and fundamentals as a base from which to grow.
- Taught with Long & McQuade Burlington for over 25 years, providing consistent, professional services and building strong customer relationships.
- Conscientious and flexible in accommodating client needs.
Professional Musician (Since 1975)
- Played with well-known Toronto R&B band The Meteors for over 20 years.
- Founding member of both The 905 Band and, Steely Dan tribute band, Pretzel Logic.
- Freelances in a wide variety of bands playing electric or upright bass.
- A versatile bassist, specializing in Pop, Rock, R&B and Jazz.
- Known for warm, mature sound and strong groove playing.
- Member of the Burlington Symphony Orchestra.
References
- Available upon request.
- Up to date background check.
Performance Clips
Performances with Pretzel Logic, The 905 Band, Deluxe Drive and more.