After a twenty year career in the computer industry and looking to return to an earlier passion, Jon dug his old classical guitar out of the cupboard and embarked on a new musical adventure. Inspired by a succession of great teachers including Michael Bautista, Patrick Francis, Steve Lin and Ben Zussman, Jon has studied music formally at West Valley Community College and at San Jose State University where he received his Masters degree in Classical Guitar performance in 2009. Along the way, Jon has played in Master Classes for renowned performers including Adam Holzman, Martha Masters, Berta Rojas, James Smith, Scott Tenant, Jason Vieaux and Andrew York.

In the Bay Area he was an active Board member and of the South Bay Guitar Society and became Chairperson of the annual SBGS Guitar Festival. He has performed at public events including Tapestry for the Arts Festival, the Alameda Guitar festival and at numerous private events in the area. He has taught guitar classes for the East Union High School District – Adult program, as well as teaching privately.

Jon was born in Birmingham, England and spent ten years living and working in Germany before moving to the United States. He takes his guitar wherever he goes. It is not unusual to find him practicing outdoors or under a mosquito net on camping trips.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jon at 559-285-7306 or email info@jonsharpguitar.com