John Farmer
Monroe,LA
Summary
Self-motivated professional who seeks to motivate others. Passionate about music and teaching/performing it for a living, and am passionate about teaching others to do the same. Background includes a Master's of Music in Jazz Studies, a Bachelor of Arts in Music, and over ten years of teaching guitar at all ages and skill levels.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor Of Jazz Guitar
ULM
08.2023 - Current
- Launched a 4-year jazz guitar performance degree, which at the time of this writing has one guitar maior, with a second one arriving Fall '26.
- Provides guitar lessons to all ULM students on campus, regardless of major.
- Taught 1091 Music Appreciation courses both online and in person.
Owner
GraceNote Music Academy
01.2020 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to select appropriate instrumentation and corresponding teacher for the student.
- Engaged the community with in-person and online marketing efforts to ensure that teachers always have a steady stream of new clients coming in.
Guitar Instructor
Matt's Music
01.2014 - Current
- Provided guitar instruction to students of varying age and skill levels.
- Hosted community guitar recitals for students of all ages.
- Assisted students in preparing for and successfully entering university music programs.
Guitar Instructor
Zeagler's Music
02.2011 - 01.2014
- Developed lesson curriculum based on student skill level.
- Provided guitar instruction to students of varying age and skill levels.
- Built rapport with students and family members.
Education
Master of Arts - Masters Of Music - Jazz Studies
University of Arkansas At Monticello
Monticello, AR08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA05.2019
Timeline
Instructor Of Jazz Guitar
ULM
08.2023 - Current
Owner
GraceNote Music Academy
01.2020 - Current
Guitar Instructor
Matt's Music
01.2014 - Current
Guitar Instructor
Zeagler's Music
02.2011 - 01.2014
Master of Arts - Masters Of Music - Jazz Studies
University of Arkansas At Monticello
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of Louisiana At Monroe
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