Behind the Fun: Our Musical Mission
I was the hyperactive ADHD kid who felt misunderstood and alone. As a teenager, I discovered the guitar, and it quickly became my outlet for self-expression. I’ll be honest with you, the guitar didn’t come super naturally to me. But hey, I didn’t mind. It wasn’t about being a rock star. It was about having a rad friend who was always there to lend its strings and help me make music and have fun!
After teaching for almost 2 decades I have made it my main objective of showing
that learning guitar is fun!
Yes, it takes work. But like my Dad would say growing up, “make it a game, and then work is more fun.” So that’s what I did with my teaching. I use silly games, witty methodology, and accessible techniques to make it fun. This helps me connect with the students and guide them to a place where they fall in love with enjoying and learning music. Once that happens, practice turns into music.
I’m an adult who has zero background in guitar but spontaneously decided I wanted to learn. It turns out you CAN teach an old dog new tricks, especially with a teacher like Jonny! In just a few months, I was strumming chords and chugging along learning songs. Jonny is incredibly patient and flexible. 11/10 recommend for kids and adults and everything in between!
Jonny as been a great guitar instructor. He is patient, positive, and encouraging. I would recommend him to anyone trying to learn guitar for the first time.
I have really enjoyed taking guitar lessons with Jonny, and I truly feel like I’ve benefited from his coaching! I started with Jonny after a couple of years of using books and Youtube to learn on my own, and he helped me fill some of the gaps in that learning, as well as correct some of the things I could do better (more efficiently or faster). I think the main point of my positive review is that Jonny recognizes strengths and weaknesses and will adjust his teaching to meet your learning style and interests. He’s also a cool dude!
Jonny’s welcoming, joyful, supportive approach to learning the instrument is just amazing. On top of that, his intuitive method of selecting the most helpful next step for the student
(rather than just following a preset path from a curriculum) makes the process deeply rewarding and organic. Pop, blues, fingerpicking, powerballads, rock, and even the occasional transcription of a video game theme song – if you have a passion to take your music in a particular direction, he’ll help you get there. I can’t possibly recommend Jonny strongly enough, and I hope that you get the chance to work with him.
Jonny is patient and passionate about guitar. He makes the concepts understandable and inspires growth. My kid loves his teaching.
COMING SOON
Guitar For Fun! by Jonny Akamu
We’re excited to announce the upcoming launch of our very first book — Guitar For Fun! by Jonny Akamu. Designed to spark joy and creativity, Guitar For Fun! makes learning music feel more like play. Whether you’re a beginner or just love music, this book is the perfect place to start.
