SMA TEACHERS
Our instructors are passionate educatots and active musicans who love helping students find their sound and reach their musical potential.
100+ FIVE STAR REVIEWS
1000’s OF STUDENTS TAUGHT OF ALL AGES
17+ YEARS IN BUSINESS
A TEAM THAT CARES
EXPERIENCED. INSPIRED. HERE FOR OUR STUDENTS.
Every teacher at Scottsdale Music Academy is hand-selected for their musicianship, teaching ability, and their ability to connect with students of all ages.
JOHN DAVIS
OWNER / GUITARIST
John Davis is the proud (and extremely humble) owner and lead instructor of Scottsdale Music Academy. Since graduating from the renowned Musicians Institute G.I.T. Guitar Institute Of Technology in 1996, John has dedicated his life to playing professionally and teaching guitar lessons to passionate students of all ages and backgrounds.
JOHN DAVIS
OWNER / GUITARIST
John Davis is the proud (and extremely humble) owner and lead instructor of Scottsdale Music Academy. Since graduating from the renowned Musicians Institute G.I.T. Guitar Institute Of Technology in 1996, John has dedicated his life to playing professionally and teaching guitar lessons to passionate students of all ages and backgrounds.
JOHN DAVIS
OWNER / GUITARIST
John Davis is the proud (and extremely humble) owner and lead instructor of Scottsdale Music Academy. Since graduating from the renowned Musicians Institute G.I.T. Guitar Institute Of Technology in 1996, John has dedicated his life to playing professionally and teaching guitar lessons to passionate students of all ages and backgrounds.
JOHN DAVIS
OWNER / GUITARIST
John Davis is the proud (and extremely humble) owner and lead instructor of Scottsdale Music Academy. Since graduating from the renowned Musicians Institute G.I.T. Guitar Institute Of Technology in 1996, John has dedicated his life to playing professionally and teaching guitar lessons to passionate students of all ages and backgrounds.
INSPIRED PERSONALIZED INSTRUCTION
Scottsdale Music Academy is first and foremost ALL ABOUT OUR STUDENTS and PARENTS. This is why we have the best in the business on our teaching staff. All of our music industry certified instructors have real-world music experience and a passion, as well as knowledge, for music education, so that our students can learn form someone with a deep understanding of their instrument. Of course having the skill to play like a pro is a requirement for all SMA instructors, however we all know that being a great musician does not always make for a great instructor. That is why every SMA instructor is not only required to have the skill and facility of a professional musician but the patients and heart of a teacher. Adult and youth students can be confident that your SMA instructor will be dedicated to YOU and YOUR goals and will help you reach them in the most efficient and effective way possible! And have fun in the process!
OUR TEACHER DIFFERENCE
PASSIONATE EDUCATORS
We love what we do and it shows in every lesson.
REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE
Musicians who bring real-world insight to every lesson.
STUDENT-FOCUSED
We meet each student where they are and help them grow with confidence.
SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT
A positive, encouraging space where students feel they belong.