About me

Local Grand Rapids area musician and teacher.

I am a local Grand Rapids area musician and teacher. Currently, I am working towards a graduate degree in performance as well as music therapy at Illinois State University where I study with Dr. Angelo Favis in guitar. I received my Bachelors of Music in performance from Grand Valley State University, studying with Carlos De la Barrera and my Associates degree from Grand Rapids Community College with instructors Andrew Bergeron and Brian Morris.

I have performed with the Grand Rapids Symphony, as well as with the dance faculty at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp where I have been commissioned in 2015 to compose and perform original works. I have participated in master-classes with renowned guitarists Thomas Viloteau, Marcin Dylla, Carlos Perez, Johannes Möller, and Jason Vieaux, along with private studies with Goran Ivanovic and Adam Holzman. As a member of the GRCC Guitar Ensemble, I played in several of the annual Mid American Guitar Ensemble Festivals, one of which afforded a master-class with the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet. I previously was the Guitar Professor for Heartland Community College before moving back to Grand Rapids were I divide my time teaching and instructing music at Triumph Music Academy in Grand Rapids, MI.

Videos & Recordings!

From a Client: "Jeremy, you just made my day! I’ve been listening to your videos almost constantly since we hung up. Looking forward to a great evening of relaxed friendships of quality time with you contributing on Thursday. Thanks - Jack Hillman"

See my channel

J.S. Bach’s

Jesu Joy of Mans desire

Leo Brouwer’s Suite No. 2

Preludio

Leo Brouwer Suite No.2

Manuel Ponce’s Chanson from Sonata III

Theme and Variations on Folais d’Espanga, Mauro Guiliani

Gallery

Weddings & Performances

The hiring party may choose from existing repertoire or *may choose different pieces/songs. Please feel free to contact me for rates/pricing.

*A down payment is required to secure date of the wedding *An additional fee may be required to learn new material. *Sound Equipment setup/rental is the responsibility of the hiring party. I provide my own microphones, cables and and amp.

Lessons

Four ½ hour lessons

$100^{in one month}

I teach guitar, ukulele, basic piano as well as college preparation for High School students looking to become music majors at the college/university level. Please feel free to contact him about further questions regarding lessons. Contact: jjverwys@gmail.com 616 901-0655

Four 1 hour lessons

$190^{in one month}

I teach guitar, ukulele, basic piano as well as college preparation for High School students looking to become music majors at the college/university level. Please feel free to contact him about further questions regarding lessons. Contact: jjverwys@gmail.com 616 901-0655

Thank you SO much again for making my processional idea happen! You sounded amazing, and people kept telling Kyle & I we had cool ceremony music. You're awesome!!- Holly
Linda
Jeremy, you just made my day! I’ve been listening to your videos almost constantly since we hung up. Looking forward to a great evening of relaxed friendships of quality time with you contributing on Thursday. Thanks
Jack Hillman

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I teach guitar, ukulele, basic piano...

I teach guitar, ukulele, basic piano as well as college preparation for High School students looking to become music majors at the college/university level.

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Teaching & Performing the Classical Guitar!