Jon Taubman

guitar instruction

Light a fire in your guitar playing!

• Learn new skills and how to implement them in a musical context

• Improve creativity and always play the right notes

• Take your guitar playing to the next level

We’ll work together to cut through the clutter, identify your challenge areas, and create realistic, achievable goals that will build your confidence as a guitarist, and help you grow as a musician. Schedule your free introductory lesson at Reading School of Guitar now!

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about

Jon Taubman is a guitarist, educator and music publishing professional based in Reading, MA. Jon has performed as a lead guitarist in many bands over the years crossing multiple genres including; pop/rock, soul and r&b, progressive rock, Brazilian pop, singer songwriter, blues, and jazz. Jon has a degree in Music Composition and Jazz Studies from the University of Wisconsin and has studied music with world class musicians including; Tommy Emmanuel, Rob Ickes, Trey Hensley, John Knowles, and JD Simo.

Jon’s teaching style is relaxed yet methodical, passionate, and at times, spontaneous. By meeting the student at their level and breaking down individual challenges in to small digestible pieces, students will reach their goals quickly and stay motivated to further their musical journey. Jon has mentored dozens of aspiring musicians from his home studio in Reading, MA, and has taught youth and teen rock band, and adult group guitar classes at Accel School of Music in Peabody, MA. Jon currently teaches at Reading School of Guitar.

Gear

1990’s Epiphone Emperor Regent, 2018 Fender Elite Telecaster, 1979 Ibanez semi-hollowbody, and Lariveé acoustic OMV-03R, amplifiers; AE Acoustic, Fender Princeton Reverb, Quilter 101, ZT Lunchbox. Jon has a well rounded collection of Xotic, Strymon, and other boutique effects.

studio

Yamaha MG10 mixer, Simson Rubicon R6a monitors, Sure, Audio Technica, AKG, and Behringer microphones. Logic Pro, Digital Performer, Finale.