Testimonials

Teaching

“Our 5 year got an electric guitar for Xmas and immediately we looked for a teacher and Jonny got recommended. Our boy is headstrong with limited attention but Jonny is amazing! He’s patient, connects with his students and really inspires them. Apart from that he’s a really nice guy and makes you feel at ease. Always there when he says he will be and an absolute diamond that I would recommend to anyone wanting a tutor for their child!”

Chris Unsworth -(Chief engineer Nestle research and development) Parent Easingwold.

“Thank you and thank you for your great teaching of him. We’re amazed at how far he seems to have come in just a half term!”

Lizzy De Simone – Parent at Wigginton Primary

“I learn the Electric Guitar with Jonny who is an amazing teacher.  I have passed my grade 3 with a distinction and am now working on my grade 4.  I enjoy working with the band at Learn to Rock as we learn lots of new things like song writing and improvisation and how to play well as a band. There are also lots of performing opportunities at the concerts we do and the big gigs we do as well.  The feeling of playing with other band members is great.”
Matthew Hall, Electric Guitarist with ‘Ark Eye’ aged 12, Learn to Rock student, Ilkley

“Jonny is an exceptional classical and rock musician who combines his ability with remarkable patience when teaching. No matter how daft the question he is always able to explain / demonstrate the answer. Most importantly lessons are always conducted in a friendly and fun manner guaranteeing the best outcome for both of us. Many thanks for what is always a highlight of my week.”
Dr Dominic Baron – Adult student

“I can’t believe the things he can do at 11-years-old! Your teaching has clearly worked amazingly well.”Greg Raddick -Parent of Learn to Rock Saturday school student and member of the 11-13 age group band.

“I feel my playing has come on leaps and bounds over the nine months since beginning lessons with Jonny. Fantastic.” Paul Moore – Adult student

“Band is brilliant because we are taught by Jonny who is an amazing guitarist who helps us to make our own songs.  Me and the other boys in the band like it so much we always get together on weekends at my house to practice what we learn in band.”

Jack Hendy, Learn to Rock Drummer with ‘Ark Eye’ aged 12, Ilkley.
-Now an adult professional drummer with Leeds based band King Fuzz and private tutor.

Wedding / Function

“Jonny was absolutely wonderful for our day playing gentle guitar music as guests assembled, during the ceremony, and after during the drinks reception. 

He’s obviously extremely talented and a perfect musician for your wedding day to add a special touch. 

Thank you so much!” Ellie Redwood – Bride (Wedding at Middleton Lodge, Richmond).

“Hi Jonny, Thank-you for helping make our day extra special. It was a real pleasure having you to play in our garden and your suggestions were really useful too.” Anne-Marie Lombard – Bride.

“Thankyou for being part of our day. Many of the guests commented on how lovely the music was and how talented you were.” Jon and Sheila Crookes (Wedding at the Treasurer’s House, York).

“Once again, thankyou for a lovely evening” Martyna – Events manager at Ambiente Tapas.

“Jonny Greenwood played at my recent birthday party. He entertained my guests throughout the afernoon with his delightful playing. I was most impressed with his professionalism and his sympathetic approach to what was required. I have had many exellent comments about his performance and would unreservedly recommend him and his guitar to anyone seeking his talents.”
James Dyson Sykes. (70th birthday event).

“Hi just want to say thanks again for Saturday night. We thought you were brilliant and all the customers raved about you. Thanks again and looking forward to seeing you again next month.”
Tori Wright – Events manager at The Bay Tree, Stillington.

“Top performances tonight lads, boss is over the moon and the crowd have been positively commenting all night! I can’t thank you all enough, legends, all of you!”
Liam Copson – Events manager at The Minster Inn, York”Events manager at The Minster Inn, .York

Session

“Thanks for stepping in to dep for my usual guitarist to play for the Gates Academy promotion. Great job.” – Gareth Gates

“We needed a guitarist last-minute and Jonny absolutely knocked it out of the park. Not only was he quick to learn in rehearsals, but he was super friendly to work with and plays a killer solo! Thanks again, Jonny!” -Joshua Burnell (Psychedelic folk artist).

“Big thanks to Jonny for accompanying me tonight. You were great” – Shawna Mitcheson – professional vocalist.

“I have used Jonny as a session guitarist on many occasions. He is fantastic and there at your every whim, playing any melody you can think of, any rhythm you can think of. He is a polite well mannered, all round good guy. We have done many nights gigging together, plus a lot of studio sessions and he is so easy to work with tending to your needs in every shape and form. There’s nothing more I could say than other than he’s just the best guitarist I’ve ever had a session with and knows chords and harmony inside out along with music theory concepts. For more proof on this, feel free to check out my Instagram where he pops up and is an official member of My Band.
–James Beresford -Jamesy and the roof raisers Frontman.

“Jonny not only has one of the most proficient and eclectic range of guitar skills I have encountered, but he also has the creative empathy to know how and where to place those skills in a song, with little or no prompting. He is an artist and craftsman in equal measure, and a pleasure to work with.” – Dan McGlade Le Neon Noir.

“The second track – “Better than me” – is a full-on rock ballad but with an 80’s drum machine … one that builds towards the fuller sound of guitar / keys. As before there is a creative use of dynamics with periods of less balancing the periods of more. It really is a delightful track, more an extension of existing balladry than a replacement. Think a progressive evolution rather than revolution, especially when the guitar solo begins … an earnest, heartfelt, soulful, bluesy solo.”
Exerpt from a review of the Le Neon Noir E.P. From http://www.headphonaught.co.uk/2014/08/loving-future-music-of-le-neon-noirs.html

Solo and performance Work

“Loved the showreel Jonny. Stairway was Beautiful! You were absolutely shredding away!” – Billy Watman -Sky Arts Guitar Idol contestant and Live performer

“Sounds fierce!”-Chris Brookes – Amazon chart-topping author, guitarist, content creator and educator.

“Nice Cover Mate!” [Room 335-Larry Carlton cover, Featuring guest solo written by Alex]

–Alex Hutchings -Virtuoso Fusion Guitarist and Guitar educator.

“Love the showreel! Really great job!”-Paul Bielotwicz Carl Palmer Band and Neal Morse Band guitarist and Guitar techniques columnist

“A spellbinding recital from J. W. Greenwood.” Neil Arden- Brewhouse Arts festival organiser.

“Nice playing Jonny” Dave Bainbridge- Iona Guitarist currently no. 3 in Prog Magazine Best Guitarist reader’s poll.

“Great stuff, love the tone and playing and the video is really well put together” Stuart Ryan– Guitar techniques (on El Sistema video)

““Fragile” a beautiful, searing  prog rock track with echoes of Yes and Dream Theater’s John Petrucci followed by “El Sistema” a fabulous Latin fusion track, bright and breezy.” – Easingwold advertiser