John Stiver
Guitarist
Live Music for Events
Courses & Lessons
GUITAR LESSONS
Personalized 60-minute lessons that address your personal goals and teach you the songs and techniques to get you to where you want to be. No fixed curriculum and no need to follow a set pathway. We simply identify what will make the biggest difference to your playing right now and work from there.
Flexible. Personal. Focused.
LEARN - PLAY - GROW
AUDITION PREP BOOTCAMP
Getting ready to audition for music school or that band with all the gigs? We have a structured system to be sure you’re ready and feeling confident. Students have been successfully admitted to many schools including Berklee, Capilano University and McGill University.
GUIDED GUITAR INTENSIVES
Take things a little more seriously. Choose from the full 12 week courses or 4 week programs that fit your ability level and desired outcomes. These are a combination of 1-1 online instruction, pre-recorded videos, practice guide and pdf materials
NEW TO JOHN'S METHOD?
→ Start with a 4-Week Intensive
READY TO GO DEEPER?
→ Commit to a 12-Week Program
“John has been an amazing instructor for me, and also for my wife and teenage daughter, all coming in with different expertise and interests. For me, I wanted to not just learn some songs and improve my technique, but understand the principles a bit more.
John managed to creatively and patiently figured out what I knew and didn’t know, and then found a way to make the lessons fun. I’ve not only been able to master a few songs that I never thought would be possible for me, but because I understand what I’m doing more, I’ve been able to learn to improvise and play with others in a really satisfying way. I couldn’t design a better teacher!” - Alex H
Live Music for Events
With a variety of choices available, we will provide the perfect vibe for your special event. Weddings, Corporate Functions, Community Events, Private Parties.
“I have been hiring John to perform at my venues on a regular basis for over a decade. Everything from solo, duo, trio and full band performances across a variety of music styles and genres.
Not only is John a highly skilled and varied musician, but also extremely professional and easy to work with.
John has always been my main contact…he is connected with a lot of other professional musicians and can organize performances for any occasion.”
Glenn Cormier - Bowen Isand Pub/Tippy’s
Why I Teach
I believe it is a privilege to help students achieve their musical goals and to be a part of their journey.
