“An amazing guitar teacher who makes every lesson fun, encouraging, and enjoyable. Supportive, patient, and enthusiastic, John creates a relaxed environment that builds confidence and makes learning guitar something to look forward to!” - Kirsten D

“To any person or group considering an event or performance from John Stiver please do so. John has performed at several functions at our house to the great satisfaction of both myself and my partner. We would not hesitate in recommending John for a quiet background mood setting or a rousing party.  He will rise to any occasion”. - Tim K and Carolyn M

“John is an absolute badass of a guitar teacher. He teaches both me and my kid, and somehow manages to meet us exactly where we are while making music feel exciting, expansive, and ridiculously fun.

He is possibly one of the most lined-up, naturally talented musicians I’ve ever met—but what makes him such an incredible teacher is that he knows how to translate that talent. He doesn’t just teach you how to play guitar; he helps you feel and understand music.

I absolutely love geeking out with him, going down musical rabbit holes, and watching my kid develop his own relationship with music at the same time. John is the real deal: wildly talented, intuitive, hilarious, and just an all-around awesome human to learn from”. - Amy L