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John Charles Cook guitarist

$45
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Interested musical styles

Responds in about 2 hours


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I am a trained classical guitarist that can perform all styles of music genres. I currently reside in Beaufort SC. I'm able to played by ear or sight read music. I have a well balanced and understanding of the guitar and it's history and music Theory while continue to performed for several weddings, dignitaries, country clubs, concerts and at Jazz and classical festivals. I enjoyed sharing music with others and teaching my students the best way how to play the guitar. What the students do not realized how important it is to learn solid techniques. I know their insight is to just to start off learning chords and riffs, however the student will become frustrated after awhile. To avoid this there are finger exercises that needs to be develop in order to play chords and riffs successfully. Starting off playing chords will do you more harm in short and long run. If a beginning student is unable to placed one finger down, trying to move two or three fingers at once could be very discouraging. This is why I enjoy teaching so that my students will be able to play with easy and confidence and most of all with great enjoyment
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Hired 134 times

Serves Beaufort, SC

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1 employee

42 years in business

Business hours

Sun7:00 am - 10:00 pmMon7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2018

Services offered
Interested musical styles
Guitar type

Acoustic

Electric

Work location

My customers travel to me

I work remotely (phone or internet)

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Alicia C.

4 weeks ago

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John is simply the best! Extremely kind, professional and his music added a lovely warm element to our special event. We’ve hired John twice and look forward to seeing him again soon!

Details: Corporate event • 101 - 150 guests • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • 18 - 30 years old • Guitar • Variety • Outdoors

Music Entertainment
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Mary C.

Feb 13, 2023

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I highly recommend John Cook for guitar lessons. He is extremely knowledgeable, patient and supportive. I have learned a lot in a short period of time and look forward to building on my skills each week with John. Extremely happy to have found a great guitarist who genuinely cares about their Students!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Electric • Rock • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

Guitar Lessons
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Ana M.

Mar 12, 2022

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Best decision was deciding to take the initiative to take guitar lessons with John. John’s teaching methods have allowed me to play in a way that I never thought I could play. I’ve been exposed to different genres and styles that have amplified my love for the guitar and music in general. Not only is John also very patient and motivating but very knowledgeable and talented. I couldn’t of asked for a better teacher!

Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Electric • Blues • Jazz • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet)

Guitar Lessons
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Erin S.

Mar 7, 2022

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I've been taking classical guitar lessons with John for almost 5 months now, and I look forward to every single lesson. John is a patient, encouraging, and very knowledgeable teacher, and I feel like he really tailors each lesson to his student. I've enjoyed every song I've learned with him - and sometimes he plays tidbits from other genres that I end up wanting to learn as well! He emphasizes technique and fundamentals for sustainable long-term guitar-playing (as a classically trained pianist, this is exactly what I'm looking for!) and always keeps things fun :)

Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Classical • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

Guitar Lessons
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Nicole R.

Sep 30, 2021

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Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Folk • Blues • Jazz • Classical • Rock • Country • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Guitar Lessons
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