LIVE GUITAR MUSIC IN TAMPA
John G. Demas - author, educator, inventor, and performer
John Demas 813.240.5199 johngdemas@gmail.com
Acoustic Guitar - Classical Guitar - Jazz Guitar - Violin/Guitar Duo - Flute/Guitar Duo
Greek Bouzouki - Mandolin - Oud - Continental Music - Greek Band - Jazz Combos
Professional Showmanship, with a Great Sound, Appearance & Repertoire.
LIVE MUSIC FOR:
WEDDING CEREMONIES - RECEPTIONS - ENGAGEMENT PARTIES - COCKTAIL PARTIES - ANNIVERSARY PARTIES -
BABY SHOWERS - HOLIDAY PARTIES, THEME PARTIES - BAR MITZVAHS - CORPORATE EVENTS - COUNTRY CLUBS & MORE!
WHY HIRE ME? EXPERIENCE
♦ I will provide you with the best live music money can buy, tailored to your needs.
♦ I have a vast repertoire ranging from: classical guitar, chamber music, Jazz, Rock, Greek Bouzouki and World Music at its finest.
♦ All my musicians: read music, play all styles and have top of the line equipment. Their level of experience, knowledge, talent and professionalism is stellar.
♦ All my music is rehearsed to excellence to provide an exciting blend of energy and elegance to your special occasion.
♦ Gifted and Skilled showmanship that creates an interactive experience that will be enjoyed by all.
♦Always dressed to impress!
♦I love what I do.
WHAT EXPERIENCE I OFFER YOU: PROVEN TRACK RECORD
♦️ Knowledge gained from four decades as a full-time, professional musician.
♦ Six years of studies as an alumnus of Miami-Dade College and the University of Miami
♦️ Technical skill and Knowledge gained having earned my Degree with Honors in Classical Guitar Performance from University of South Florida in 1985.
♦️ A Certified Professor who currently teaches at universities credentialed by SACS: Southern Association of Colleges and National Association Schools of Music (NASM).
MY MUSICAL TIME LINE
♦️ A judge and frequent presenter of Master Classes: Solo & Ensemble and Musical Performance Assessments (MPA's) throughout the state of Florida by many performing arts schools … including Blake High School and Harrison School of the Arts.
♦️ Dedicated and Adaptable Educator who plays and teaches all styles of music while relating well with all ages and levels of people.
♦️ Lead/directed Pinellas All County Guitar Festival 17/18.
♦️ Has toured and recorded with top musicians worldwide.
♦️ In the 60’s I developed a love and passion for music.
♦️ In the 70’s I performed in numerous school productions and rock bands throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio and WestVirginia.
♦️ In the 80’s I attended college, earned my degrees and honed my craft as a performer, soloist and recording artist.
♦️ In the 90’s I authored several books and was recognized as a top producer of classical guitar and the Greek Bouzouki.
♦️ From 2000 on I have educated, lectured, inspired and supported thousands of students to follow their passion, start their own teaching studio or market their music.
