| Education |
| Jesse Acker-Johnson graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Major in Philosophy and a Minor in Music. His guitar studies include lessons with Michael Chapdelaine and Jeremy Maine (classical), Pedro Cuadra and Kevin Romero (flamenco), and Michael Anthony and Louis Winn (jazz). He has taken master classes with Johann Foster, Ana Vidovic, and Carlo Lessandro Landini. He has also participated in the Berklee School of Music and Val Tidone summer music programs.. |
| Performing and
Teaching Experience |
Jesse has performed in classical ensembles, jazz combos, and rock bands. He has taught guitar, bass guitar, and piano to both children and adults. He has also run guitar workshops and taught beginning music classes to elementary and high school students. |
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| At CSMA |
| Jesse joined the CSMA Music Faculty in October 2005. He teaches private guitar lessons. |
| Teaching Philosophy and Approach |
"It is my firm belief that if one's mind is opened in a safe and constructive environment early on in any endeavor, it can make the difference and allow that person to reach their full potential in later study. I believe that it is extremely important to be able to combine the rigor of excellence with the uniqueness and individuality of the student's learning style. I have taught under these guiding principles with much success in children and adults from all ethnic and financial backgrounds." |
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| Personal |
| Some of Jesse's guitar recordings and electronic compositions can be heard at www.myspace.com/jesseaj. |
| Website: http://www.myspace.com/jesseaj |
