Introduction to Song Writing: The Basics of Making a Song

Hello! My name is Johnny and I am teaching from the San Fransisco bay area where I was born and raised. I have a passion for multimedia and music so that is my main focus in the classes that I teach. I majored in Business Administration and minored in Multimedia from California State University East Bay. I am in the process of creating a multimedia company. I also enjoy teaching! The saying, "you learn by teaching" is very true to me. I have been a substitute teacher for 2 years for classes of all ages, all conditions (spectrum) from pre-school to adults as well. I have subbed long term for classes such as music and Spanish. 

For my musical background I started when I was in 6th grade learning the clarinet and then moving to alto saxophone in high school (then later baritone saxophone). I taught myself piano and guitar using the music theory I learned in grade school and after. I played in my universities' pep band and after graduating I joined my local church to do music there. I have extensive experience of what it's like to perform in front of a live audience on a weekly basis and how I managed being nervous before a performance! Before the lockdown I started leading the choir the beginning of 2020 so there is a lot in terms of musical knowledge and leadership I can provide that I want to share. 

When I was in school the subject I had the hardest time was in math. I remember certain teachers that had outstanding patience and understanding and how much it made a difference to my learning. I teach the way I would want to be taught in the subject I had most difficulty learning, with care and enjoyment! I want to be as encouraging as I can because I understand learning something new can be very difficult.