Testimonials
"I am a 62 year old amateur guitarist. The back story is that I played guitar for 40+ years left-handed and inverted on a right-hander's guitar. Johnny London persuaded me to undo 40 years of self-teaching and reverse the strings...completely starting over. Every chord, riff, scale I knew disappeared. Now, I play far better, with more ability, fluidity, and insight than ever.
The prospects for advancing my skills are wide open. Clearly, age is no impediment to learning new things. My hands are faster, more precise and stronger than ever. There is much room for improvement and I am eager to push the boundaries. As an adult learner with a full schedule, I find that Johnny accommodates my limitations while urging me forward. That is just what I needed and more than I dreamt possible. Johnny knew all that even if I didn't.
Johnny is a teacher and mentor with transcendent skills. His knowledge of music theory, personal accomplishments as a musician, and his joyous enthusiasm for music transforms the whole process of "music lessons and workshops" into a new adventure. Age is no matter. Child, teen, adult ... we all want to make music and Johnny provides us all with the structure, tools and encouragement for it. Last night, I just sat in my chair and read a music score from a favorite composer. I heard the music, felt my fingers arch and stretch for the chords, picked the arpeggios in my mind. That was never possible before and now I'm not sure what isn't possible. "
~ Robert Marc, PHD - Calvin and JeNeal Hatch Presidential Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology
Director of Research
John A. Moran Eye Center
The prospects for advancing my skills are wide open. Clearly, age is no impediment to learning new things. My hands are faster, more precise and stronger than ever. There is much room for improvement and I am eager to push the boundaries. As an adult learner with a full schedule, I find that Johnny accommodates my limitations while urging me forward. That is just what I needed and more than I dreamt possible. Johnny knew all that even if I didn't.
Johnny is a teacher and mentor with transcendent skills. His knowledge of music theory, personal accomplishments as a musician, and his joyous enthusiasm for music transforms the whole process of "music lessons and workshops" into a new adventure. Age is no matter. Child, teen, adult ... we all want to make music and Johnny provides us all with the structure, tools and encouragement for it. Last night, I just sat in my chair and read a music score from a favorite composer. I heard the music, felt my fingers arch and stretch for the chords, picked the arpeggios in my mind. That was never possible before and now I'm not sure what isn't possible. "
~ Robert Marc, PHD - Calvin and JeNeal Hatch Presidential Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology
Director of Research
John A. Moran Eye Center
"Being surrounded by people who share a passion for music and songwriting was by far one of the best and most rewarding experiences of my life. Johnny and Emily went above and beyond to create an amazing learning experience, provide unbelievable meals every day and to create an awesome environment to learn and progress. We actually got to learn guitar techniques from famous songwriting musicians, and there was always something fun going on with new workshops every day, as well as jam sessions and all sorts of other activities all week long. And of course with all of this taking place in an incredible mountain setting, the London School of Guitar Workshop was nothing short of EPIC. These guys really care about every student and made sure that every day was an adventure. Thanks John and Em!!"
~ Kevin Loughlin
~ Kevin Loughlin
"It really helped improve my guitar skills like help me read music better and understand riffs and scales. It helped me in all of my weak areas. It has helped me learn how to practice more and better. The London School of Guitar Workshop was amazing and REALLY helped me."
- Sophia Dion
- Sophia Dion
"There is so much talent in this house! This is the perfect workshop for any aspiring musician and songwriter. My favorite part of the camp was writing songs and getting inspired by all of the amazing instructors and guest artists. Way to go Johnny and Emily!"
~ Brett Lallie
~ Brett Lallie
"Everything I have experienced here has been superb! The teachers give all the information you need to perfect your craft and inspire you. I haven't progressed this much for a long time. I was kind of in a rut before I got here but the London School of Guitar Workshop has helped me get out of the rut and progress to be better than my expectations! I came to the Camp wanting to expand my theory knowledge and the workshop offered me everything I needed to do that. The workshop helped me get over my biggest obstacle...and that obstacle was me!
Everything was Perfect and my highlight was meeting new people and making so many new friends - it felt like we were one big family - I want to THANK YOU guys from the bottom of my heart - I cannot say enough to express how happy and grateful I am for this experience - THANK YOU London School of Guitar Workshop!"
- Amanda Johnson
Everything was Perfect and my highlight was meeting new people and making so many new friends - it felt like we were one big family - I want to THANK YOU guys from the bottom of my heart - I cannot say enough to express how happy and grateful I am for this experience - THANK YOU London School of Guitar Workshop!"
- Amanda Johnson
"I had a great time at the London School of Guitar Workshop. I've learned new things to take home with me and practice for next year. Everyone here is nice and very passionate about what they do. The teachers very patient and helpful. Overall I'd rate my experience here as a 10 on a scale of 1-10!
I have seen an increase in my speed, I can switch between chords easier and I've learnt new scales for better playing and understanding of the guitar.
The highlight for me was jamming with Ace Frehley - it was a dream come true!
The London School of Guitar Workshop was AMAZING - Johnny and Emily are good people and do a great job with everything! Thanks for the great time!"
- Zack Eves
I have seen an increase in my speed, I can switch between chords easier and I've learnt new scales for better playing and understanding of the guitar.
The highlight for me was jamming with Ace Frehley - it was a dream come true!
The London School of Guitar Workshop was AMAZING - Johnny and Emily are good people and do a great job with everything! Thanks for the great time!"
- Zack Eves
"This was my first year at the London School of Guitar Workshop (2011) and I loved every second of it! I soaked everything up! It was the most amazing, inspiring and creative environment. There is no other place I would want to be - I learned so much so quickly all while having a blast at the same time!
The London School of Guitar Workshop encouraged me to approach my practicing which in turn helped me overcome obstacles that I couldn't until now get over - for me, my obstacle was soloing but now I am good at it whereas before I had no idea how to solo.
The highlight for me was being in such an amazing environment with people that share the same passions as me - it was SO inspiring!
THANK YOU for having this camp - it has helped me grow so much!"
- Katie Messer
The London School of Guitar Workshop encouraged me to approach my practicing which in turn helped me overcome obstacles that I couldn't until now get over - for me, my obstacle was soloing but now I am good at it whereas before I had no idea how to solo.
The highlight for me was being in such an amazing environment with people that share the same passions as me - it was SO inspiring!
THANK YOU for having this camp - it has helped me grow so much!"
- Katie Messer
"The London School of Guitar Workshop is unlike any other summer workshop/camp that I've ever been to! You couldn't have a better setting to learn the guitar! The people are great and the food is awesome, the temperature is perfect and how can you compete with the guest artists? Awesome!
The open mic nights really helped me overcome my stage fright. Everyone is so supportive even when you completely flop!
The highlight for me was meeting all the new people and jamming with Kalai!"
- Ryan Anderson
The open mic nights really helped me overcome my stage fright. Everyone is so supportive even when you completely flop!
The highlight for me was meeting all the new people and jamming with Kalai!"
- Ryan Anderson
"The London School of Guitar Workshop taught me many things that I wouldn't have learned even taking lessons - I not only learned things from the instructors but from the other students too. The workshop opened me up to Improvisation and self-teaching. I'm also grateful to learn that not everything I write is perfect!
The highlight for me was seeing all the people that I met from last year! Thank you Johnny and Emily for everything - all your hard work helped me out so much!"
- Austin Magleby
The highlight for me was seeing all the people that I met from last year! Thank you Johnny and Emily for everything - all your hard work helped me out so much!"
- Austin Magleby
"I enjoyed The London School of Guitar Workshop immensely and I learned A LOAD, met new people and always had a great time! I learned how to write songs, new scales and how to be a much better guitarist on many levels.
The highlight for me was jamming with others, getting to know new people and getting better at the guitar!
Thank you London family - The London School of Guitar Workshop was GREAT and I'm excited for next time!"
- Matt Spurrier
The highlight for me was jamming with others, getting to know new people and getting better at the guitar!
Thank you London family - The London School of Guitar Workshop was GREAT and I'm excited for next time!"
- Matt Spurrier
"The London School of Guitar Workshop was the best vacation of my life! But it was hard, enjoyable work. I love the atmosphere and energy every day along with the interaction with teachers and other students.
The Workshop identified my weaker areas and gave me a plan for what to work on to be a better player.
The highlights for me were working with all the musicians and being able to receive personal instruction as well, I also loved hearing all the other students perform at the nightly open mic sessions.
- Rick Caruso
The Workshop identified my weaker areas and gave me a plan for what to work on to be a better player.
The highlights for me were working with all the musicians and being able to receive personal instruction as well, I also loved hearing all the other students perform at the nightly open mic sessions.
- Rick Caruso
"I LOVED my experience at the weeklong London School of Guitar Workshop, getting an opportunity to collaborate with and be inspired by other musicians of all ages and experience levels in such a supportive and gorgeous environment is a real joy!
Playing at the nightly open mics helped me overcome my performance obstacles and seeing all the experience levels feel/share the same has made me want to continually become better and play more in front of audiences
The highlight for me was finding more depth in different aspects of my composing and writing music, in addition to the obvious infinite opportunity to connect with so many cool people.
Thank you so much"
- Amy Berry
Playing at the nightly open mics helped me overcome my performance obstacles and seeing all the experience levels feel/share the same has made me want to continually become better and play more in front of audiences
The highlight for me was finding more depth in different aspects of my composing and writing music, in addition to the obvious infinite opportunity to connect with so many cool people.
Thank you so much"
- Amy Berry
"Being surrounded by fantastic teachers and super amazing students created an environment of shared energy and learning that allowed me to push past my current boundaries. I learnt concepts heretofore difficult to me in a simple way giving me the tools to create leads and original songs.
The highlight for me was seeing and personally meeting Ace Frehley and performing at the finale concert at the Depot!
The London School of Guitar Workshop has been a valuable experience for me."
- Darren Griffin
The highlight for me was seeing and personally meeting Ace Frehley and performing at the finale concert at the Depot!
The London School of Guitar Workshop has been a valuable experience for me."
- Darren Griffin
"The London School of Guitar Workshop was AMAZING! I learned so much and got to meet so many amazing people. I loved the classes and teachers...I learned how to improvise and solo a lot better than I used to be...The highlight for me was that I loved being with friends and constantly playing guitar…"
- Henry Christensen
- Henry Christensen
"The London School of Guitar Workshop was a great experience! Classes were extremely helpful and the teachers were easy to understand. I can't say this enough 'I love Adam!' (one of the instructors) The nicest guy I've met!
Some of the wonderful people here had a positive influence. Also, the music book that you gave us is super, super, super duper helpful.
Thanks so much for all that you guys did to make this week fantastic!"
- McKail Seely
Some of the wonderful people here had a positive influence. Also, the music book that you gave us is super, super, super duper helpful.
Thanks so much for all that you guys did to make this week fantastic!"
- McKail Seely
"The London School of Guitar Workshop was great and a unique experience compared to others I've attended. The classes are small and customized to the students needs. The topics are varied so you can pick and choose what you want and need to reach your goals.
Among the highlights during the weeklong Workshop for me were that I wrote, collaborated on, put music to and performed a song in a mere 48hrs! Also, the incredibly talented kids and adults I met made it a great experience."
- Kim Oliver
Among the highlights during the weeklong Workshop for me were that I wrote, collaborated on, put music to and performed a song in a mere 48hrs! Also, the incredibly talented kids and adults I met made it a great experience."
- Kim Oliver
"Coolest camp EVER!!! I bet all the other camps can't even come close to match this one. And if you get tired or your fingers hurt, just hang out and play pool. THANK YOU FOR THE COOLEST CAMP EVER! Rock on!
The London School of Guitar Workshop helped me with my strumming and to get rid of stage fright. The highlight for me was being able to play with other people - I've never really done such a thing.
Thank you for an awesome camp!"
- Noah Hamula
The London School of Guitar Workshop helped me with my strumming and to get rid of stage fright. The highlight for me was being able to play with other people - I've never really done such a thing.
Thank you for an awesome camp!"
- Noah Hamula
"I had a really good time, and I really enjoyed meeting new people. I really learned more here than I ever thought I would! Before the London School of Guitar Workshop I wasn't the best at reading tab and I wasn't too good at using chords all up and down the fret board. Now I can do both a lot better.
The highlight for me was being able to play music with tons of other kids, I don't get to do that too often."
- Emily Rottler
The highlight for me was being able to play music with tons of other kids, I don't get to do that too often."
- Emily Rottler