Jon Joseph Armstrong
About
I started studying the guitar with local teachers at the age of 8. Upon graduation from high school I enrolled in The College of Mount Saint Josephs music program as a Classical Guitar Performance Major, also a Music Education Major. It was at this time that I first started teaching private lessons at a local music store. By the time I graduated with a BA in Classical Guitar Performance and Music Ed. I had built up a 6 day a week schedule and was performing 2-5 nights a week. I have continued to do so having had the opportunity to work with many talented, enjoyable students and perform with some outstanding players.
Teaching Style
I cater the lesson to the individuals musical taste, rock, classical, country etc, as well as their goals and practice schedule. The student preparing for an audition at a conservatory vs the student wanting to play in a metal or country band is going to be different from the person simply wanting to strum Brown Eyed Girl around the campfire.
Curriculum
Each students needs, wants and abilities are different therefore I really don't have a set curriculum I use. I encourage the reading of notation in addition to tablature and chord diagrams but do not insist upon it.
Credentials & Affiliations
Professional Experience
AYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2016 - present
Responsible for instructing students, grades 1-6, with guitar and general music education including: Rhythm, Notation, Theory / keys and tonality, Music appreciation and history, Application of music concepts to various instruments
ANDERSON TOWNSHIP PARK DISTRICT 2013 - present
Conducts ongoing Community Education group courses teaching guitar and general music education to ages 6 -9, ages 10-15 and adult classes.
J5 SOUND STUDIOS 2015 - present
Teaching guitar for all experience levels, ages and genres, with classical, jazz, folk, rock and country.
KELLER MUSIC 1990 – 2015
Master Instructor
Maintained a schedule of teaching approximately 85-100 students during a 6-day work week. Teaching all experience levels, ages and genres including classical, jazz, folk, rock and country. Responsible for recommending and managing equipment sales.