The DeFoore Music Institute

The Founder and lead instructor of The DeFoore Institute, John Defoore started playing guitar in 1959 and has been innovating way to reach and teach others for over 50 years. His philosophy of teaching is to first and foremost inspire his student to discover just how far they can reach as an artist.

From beginner to advanced instruction, DeFoore asks each student to tell him what they want to learn and he does his best to empower each student to reach their goal.

Some approach their assignments with uncertainty and fear. Others take to the process like it's second nature. The way he sees it, EVERYONE can make their own music. There's no greater joy as you learn guitar than to create your own songs and be able to sing and play them for yourself, for your friends and family, and even for the world if that's what you want to do.