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John Charles Cook guitarist

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Interested musical styles
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About
I’m a trained classical guitarist with over 40 years of experience performing and teaching. I play by ear and read music, with a strong foundation in guitar history and music theory. Over the years I’ve performed at weddings, for dignitaries, in country clubs, concerts, and at jazz and classical festivals. I love sharing music and helping students learn guitar the right way. Instead of jumping straight into chords and riffs and getting frustrated, we focus first on solid technique and simple finger exercises. This builds strength, ease, and confidence so you can enjoy playing for a lifetime. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, I’ll guide you step by step so you can play with ease, confidence, and true enjoyment. Reach out and let’s get started with your first lesson.
Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 141 times

Background checked

1 employee

43 years in business

Business hours

Sun7:00 am - 10:00 pmMon7:00 am - 10:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

Social media

Facebook, Instagram

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2021

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2020

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2018

Services offered
Interested musical styles

Rock

Blues

Country

Folk

Guitar type

Acoustic

Electric

Work location

I work remotely (phone or internet)

Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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75 reviews

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Heather R.

2 weeks ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

John was an amazing guitar teacher for my son. My son was not completely on board when we started- he was 14 I think. But after weekly lessons with John for a couple of months, he was engaged. John taught him excellent technique and my son slowly became capable of teaching himself new songs. We did lessons for about 3-4 years, until my son left for college. It was well worth the money and time.

John is incredibly talented and I just loved to listen to them play together. He is such a good person and was so encouraging and positive with my son (even when he might not have practiced enough!). He is such a gentle soul. And was very professional as well. Always on time and always keeping the
lesson going a little bit longer than our allotted time. We really enjoyed working with him and he left us with a lasting gift of music.

If you are considering getting a
guitar teacher, I would highly recommend John Cook!!

Details: 14 - 17 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Rock • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

Guitar Lessons
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Lolita E.

Aug 3, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: General event / party • 25 guests or fewer • 31 - 50 years old • Other strings • Jazz / Blues • Other

Music Entertainment
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George T.

May 2, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

I was looking for a musician to play at our anniversary and John was just what I was looking for! Punctual and a magnificent guitarist! Me and my wife really enjoyed his music. I would highly recommend him.

Details: General event / party • 25 guests or fewer • 51 or older • Guitar • Covers • Outdoors

Music Entertainment
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Brett M.

May 12, 2026

I can’t recommend John enough. He has helped take my playing to a whole new level. What really stands out is his ability to break things down in a way that actually clicks—whether it’s technique, music theory, or just getting out of a creative rut.

Lessons are always engaging, patient, and tailored to what I want to improve, instead of a one-size-fits-all approach.

If you’re serious about improving your
guitar skills (or even just getting started the right way), John is absolutely the person you want to work with.
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Alicia C.

Sep 17, 2025

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John is simply the best! Extremely kind, professional and his music added a lovely warm element to our special event. We’ve hired John twice and look forward to seeing him again soon!

Details: Corporate event • 101 - 150 guests • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • 18 - 30 years old • Guitar • Variety • Outdoors

Music Entertainment
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John Cook