Fortunate to have grown up in a musical family, John knows how important patience, encouragement and proper guidance are to the young musician. John received a Bachelor of Music degree in clarinet performance from the New England Conservatory of Music. His teacher there was the legendary Harold Wright.
As a clarinet instructor John has maintained a private studio in addition to having served as adjunct faculty at: Virginia Commonwealth University, Brown University, University of Virginia, University of Richmond and Northern Virginia Community College.