JOHN MOWAD

Guitar 5th grade (10 – 11 yrs) to adult
Fiddle: 1st grade (6 – 8 yrs) to adult

As a fiddler, guitarist, mandolinist and keyboardist, John brings more than 40 years of amateur, semi-professional, and professional musical experience to his teaching, dating back to his high school years when he began to play and teach the guitar. Over the years John has played jazz, rock and country guitar in his distinctively personal style. John developed a keen interest in Irish and other Celtic traditional music in 1986 and has a special interest in the music of Wales. In 1989 he took up fiddling and has devoted himself almost exclusively to its study ever since. John describes his fiddle style as "Yankee Independent" : a lively blend of Celtic, French Canadian, and American Old-time styles and repertoire. His many compositions for the fiddle comprise a fine distillation of this rich mix of influences.

John’s teaching style reflects his spontaneous, improvisational approach to music. Lessons are tailored to individual student’s interests and abilities, and he often composes music and lesson material specifically for each student.

John believes that music is one of the greatest joys in life and that everyone has the ability to play and enjoy music in his or her own unique way. He is dedicated to helping each student develop and nurture his or her special relationship to music.

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