Guitar lessons near me in Longwood, FL

Meet John, a Guitar Coach in Longwood, Florida.

John Hatcher has been teaching music for 27 years and playing guitar since he was 6 years old. He is passionate about music; guitar especially, and enjoys sharing that passion with his students. John teaches rock, metal, country, blues, bluegrass, jazz, and classical finger picking. He is most skilled at electric, acoustic, and bass guitars, banjo, mandolin, dulcimer, beginner piano and drums. John is fluent in reading music as well as teaching tablature, scales, modes, phrasing, hand and finger dexterity, rhythm, chord progressions, and improvisation. John has professional recording experience with Old Dog Records, Omega 4 Studios, Celestial Sound Studios and has created soundtracks for numerous documentaries such as The Devil’s Chair, Ghost In The Machine, Cassadaga, and Song Without Words. John’s music can be heard in Harley Davidson Motorcycles and Sea Doo Jet Ski commercials as well as on FOX Sports and ESPN Sports Reels. You may also recognize John’s musical scoring from EA Sports Video Games. John has played live professionally all across the United States along with several bands and as a solo artist. In Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Charlotte, Nashville, Memphis, Orlando, he played with other artists such as, The Larry Black Band, Smokey Jackson Band, The Dream Lake Project, Cyrus, The Southern Breeze Band and Pulverized Crush. As as younger musician, John had the proud opportunity of playing with the band Infidel, who opened for the popular metal group L.A. Guns. 1996-2006 – John Acquired an endorsement with JB Player Guitars, Cool Picks Guitar Picks, and Tranz Amps. In 2005 John was Featured in the The Lincoln Times News, North Carolina highlighting his passion for music and teaching. EDUCATION 1991-1994 University Of Central Florida Orlando, Florida Associates Degree / Music Theory Instruments: Guitar, Piano, Percussion & Drums. Studied Music Theory, Music History, Music Appreciation, Jazz Lab Band, Scoring & Sound Tracking. TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES Familiarity with ADAT Recording, Audacity, Cakewalk, Reaper, NHC, and Reel to Reel Analog. Record Beats and Tone Banks for tracks with MIDI. Skilled in Audio / Video Editing with Roxio for Video Scoring. EXPERIENCE 2022-Current – Private Studio / Clarkesville, Georgia and Marion Oaks, Florida Freelance Studio Work & Music Instructor 2016-2022 – Guitar Center / Orlando and Ocala, Florida Senior Guitar Instructor 2013-2015 – Lake Norman Performing Arts / Huntersville, North Carolina Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, Beginner Drums & Piano Instructor. 2010-2013 – Private Studio / Charlotte, North Carolina Private Lesson Instructor 2003-2006 – ABC Music / Tavares, Florida Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, & Banjo 1996-2006 Fletcher Music Center / Leesburg and The Villages, Florida

Meet Derek, a Guitar Coach in Longwood, Florida.

Music is my passion, and sharing that passion with others is my life's work. As a professional musician for over 25 years, I bring extensive experience and a deep love for the guitar to each lesson. Let's unlock your musical potential together and embark on a rewarding musical journey.