TESTIMONIALS

"John Demas is a very detailed, honest and direct person. Thoughtful as well as considerate. He is detailed to the Nth degree and knows what he is teaching beyond belief! John is Demanding for a reason, he desires everyone he teaches really learns and understand what they have learned. John will help anyone who desires to learn and I personally have seen him go above and beyond to make sure the information given is understood. His playing skills are second to none on any instrument he picks up. John has the unique ability to communicate with anyone and get the information delivered. Is he tough, yes, is he detailed, yes, does he care about his students, more than any teacher I have ever known. John is a first class person and highest quality teacher who I would totally recommend to any institution for higher education. If you want the best there is, hire John Demas. You will be very GLAD you did so."

Top qualities: Expert, High Integrity

Kent Sonenberg, Owner / Founder, Legends Guitars

"John is an outstanding musician, educator and author. His success as a musician has given him an unique perspective when training students. He sets high standards for himself and those who study with him, as seen in recital performances and his authored books. He manages diverse individuals with ease in his business dealings. John is dependable, knowledgeable and thorough. His commitment to excellence is apparent in every project he tackles. I recommend him without hesitation."

Top qualities: Expert, Good Value, High Integrity

Shirley Manis

"I have been studying with John Demas for two years. Prior to studying music I earned a BA in English Education and the University of Central Florida. As a result of my studying various educational methods and approaches to teaching and based on my experience as both a public school and college English teacher, I clearly recognized Mr. Demas' expertise and over all passion for teaching. His approach to teaching embodies an unparalleled balance of knowledge, experience, creativity, innovation, versatility and insight".

"Even as an advanced student of Mr. Demas, I am continually astonished by his ability to prompt me, as well as other students, to discover revelations regarding several facets of guitar musicianship, such as technique, mental approaches to the instrument, dynamic, control, interpretation, sight reading, performance, and methods for productive practicing. Because of Mr. Demas' perceptive insights and instructional proficiency, I have been able to progress in a fundamentally sound and efficient manner, which has lead me to an inspiration to continue progress. In addition, as a result of my studying under John Demas, I have developed a proficiency regarding my performance with other musicians; I have observed the same improvement and growth from my classmates, Mr. Demas' other students. John's ability to work with students of various ability levels and experience benefits all of his students, weather in the context of an ensemble or solo performance".

"Mr. Demas is a teacher that I would recommend to any aspiring guitarist or music student, His solid background in music theory and his ability to approach music concepts from multiple perspectives benefits all whom he assists".

Jason Rodriguez, Student, HCC

"I've had the pleasure of working with John Demas for several years as he instructed me through my degree in Music. As a professor, he went out of the normal protocol to ensure that I was consistently challenged. His ability to communicate very abstract concepts in musical interpretation is a core skill of his, as well as his focus on very precise technique.

As a performer he readily handles any piece of music I've laid before him as well as his solo career and ensemble work across many genres and styles. To say he's a high-caliber performer would be something of an understatement.

Since I worked most closely with him as a student I can say that the single greatest thing about him was his confidence in me and the closeness with which we pursued my education together - rather than being dictated a series of lessons. I can't thank him enough for all the effort he puts into his students."

David Granruth, Student, University of Tampa

"Mr. Demas provided me with personal Classical Guitar lessons from 1985 until 1993 on a weekly basis. His strongest assets are that he draws from his own expertise of the instrument to combine a teaching environment that allows one to learn quickly and proficiently. His dedication to musical teaching and innovative thinking were key to each sessions' success. I would highly recommend Mr. Demas for any level of musical training as well as for musical performances. He is a master of the Classical Guitar, Electric guitar, and Bouzouki."

Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity

David Hogge

"John was my son's guitar teacher for about three years. My son Joey greatly enjoyed the lessons with Mr. Demas and really improved and learned a lot. He especially excelled in the acoustic guitar and learned to love it where prior to the lessons with John, he only enjoyed the electric guitar. We received the recommendation from my mom Nina Isidora who is a great concert pianist and instructor, John is a colleague of hers, and my mom would never recommend anyone unless they were the best."

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert

Dorit Stone