MY MUSICAL TIME LINE
♦️ In the 60’s I developed a love and passion for music.
Acoustic Guitar - Classical Guitar - Jazz Guitar
Flute/Guitar Duo - Violin/Guitar Duo - Piano/Guitar Duo
Greek Bouzouki - Mandolin - Oud
Professional Showmanship, with a Great Sound, Appearance & Repertoire.
LIVE MUSIC FOR: WEDDING CEREMONIES, RECEPTIONS COCKTAIL PARTIES, HOLIDAY PARTIES, THEME PARTIES, COUNTRY CLUBS, YACHT CLUBS & MORE!!!
John Demas 813.240.5199
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).
♦️ 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.
♦️ Have played/toured with many top musicians worldwide.
♦️ In the 70’s I performed in numerous school productions and rock bands throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia.
♦️ 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 been educating, lecturing, inspiring and supporting thousands of students to follow their passion, start their own teaching studios and market their music.