Jason earned both his Bachelor of Education in Secondary General Music & Master of Music in Guitar right down the street at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa. He has taught lessons around town for almost 20 years and has served as faculty at Punahou & UH Manoa. He
As a performer, Jason is well known for his diversity, energy, and adaptability. He has been a part of numerous local rock bands, and still currently heads Goat Punishment, a Weezer tribute band. He has also performed extensively as a classical guitarist at venues such as the Mae Zenke Auditorium, Lutheran Church of Honolulu & St. Andrew’s Cathedral. Most notably, he has a passion for performing in musical theater pit orchestras, where he functions both as a multi-instrumentalist (guitar, bass, drum set, keys, mandolin, banjo, brass) & music director.
Jason believes in a music appreciation forward approach to teaching and learning. He is a firm believer that good musicianship is a direct result of listening to and appreciating music in a fun and supportive environment, in addition to certain strict FUNdamentals!
As someone who operates in many musical worlds, Jason encourages open exploration and integration of whatever path the students’ musical preferences & past experiences will take them. Curriculum will be highly individualized accordingly, so come ready to share and learn your heart songs!