John Henry began his journey into the world of music as a heavy metal rocker. This path eventually led to his exploration of multiple genres. He graduated from Brooklyn College Conservatory of Music with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Composition. He has accumulated several years of both formal music training as well as practical experience as a member and contributing songwriter for groups in the genres of heavy metal, rock, pop, blues, jazz, and folk. He has released 5 original full-length albums and several singles. He has scored the music for two independent musicals, JACK AND THE CHOCOLATE MILK COW, in collaboration with Hana Roth Seavey, and PAINTING THE WIND, in collaboration with Paul Kaplan. He currently creates kid-friendly rock/pop songs and music videos. He is a guitar teacher who specializes in teaching his single string guitar method which encourages people to have fun and build confidence with the guitar as early as possible. John Henry has published 3 original songbooks for beginner guitarist which feature his unique Single String TAB Method: “Single String Songs Vol. 1” and Single String Halloween Songs”, and “Single String Exercise-Songs – Curious Creatures”. His single string guitar teaching method has now been adopted and is being applied in various schools throughout the USA. His professional interests lie in becoming a positive global influence in the worlds of creative expression, music and guitar-playing. He is dedicated to empowering people to actively and enjoyably pursue their passion to play the guitar and express their creative energies in a beneficial and healthy way.
Contact John Henry: johnhenrysheridan@gmail.com
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