About
Adrian Jones is a classically trained multi-instrumentalist performer, teacher and singer-songwriter. He studied guitar under Bruce French and Lynne Gangbar, and Voice with Bel Canto legend Ed Johnson. Adrian also attended Wilfrid Laurier University in the Honours Music Program for 2 years.
His various projects have found him performing on bills with a diverse collection of acts such as Ed Bickert, Blue Rodeo, The Rheostatics, Feist, Arcade Fire, Metric, Fred Eaglesmith, Lowest of the Low, Jeff Healey, Gogol Bordello, Flaming Lips, Bruce Cockburn, King Cobb Steelie, David Wilcox, The Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, Broken Social Scene, Jack Soul, The Sheepdogs, The Arkells and many more.
As a frontman, Adrian has release 3 CDs and a live DVD with worldbeat jamband SNACK! an EP and full-length project with duo partner Kim Regimbal and 2 solo acoustic EPs. As a sideman and session player, Adrian has appeared on over 50 albums playing anything with strings on it. Currently, Adrian is the steel guitar player for Broadway Draws and the Moore Jones Band and the frontman for Foghorn Saxhorn and the Realtors.
Since opening the Adrian Jones Music School in 1997, Adrian has taught 2000 private music students, many of whom have gone onto perform internationally, win Juno awards and teach professionally.
Currently, Adrian also teaches Ukulele workshops and Rock Band workshops in local schools and runs a successful rock band camp every summer in Elora, Ontario, Canada
Adrian's approach to teaching focuses on the mechanics of the instrument and becoming a better musician.....not just a better instrumentalist. Improvisation in all styles is introduced as soon as a student starts playing. Adrian also includes the necessary applied theory so a student understands the WHY behind what they are playing. Students are also encouraged to suggest material that they would like to learn in any style and ask questions! All of this, plus an easy going, relaxed and friendly teaching approach is why Adrian has been voted top music teacher (and top music school) by the 2 main newpapers in a 50 mile radius of his home.
Vocally, Adrian teaches the Bel Canto technique which can be applied to all genres with fantastic results. He also works on vocal repertoire with students in the styles that they prefer.
Waterloo Region Record - Diamond Award 2018-19, 2019-20
Guelph Mercury Tribune - Diamond Award 2018-19, 2019-20
Rock Band teacher for Upper Grand District School Board in Ontario Canada. Mentoring of elementary and high school teachers while devloping rock band programs in schools.
Adjudicator for Upper Grand District School Board Music Festival, Kiwanis Music Festival (Rock Band Class), Drayton Music Festival (Strings, Voice)
Ran PD day workshops for teachers and TAs on how to run rock band programs in schools and Ukulele classes.
25 years of full time music teaching experience.
Sightreading - Berklee A Modern Method 1-3, The Real book vol 1-3
Other supplimentary materials and lesson notes developed by Adrian will be supplied.