John began a meditation practice out of desperation, hopelessness, and immense suffering. As a trauma and abuse survivor as well as a former addict in recovery, he brings empathy, understanding, openness, and attunement to those he meets. Because meditation can profoundly effect the inner world of an individual, he has first-hand understanding of the psychological and emotional shifts that meditation can bring to a practitioner, as well as knowing when to direct a practitioner to a qualified mental health care provider. Additionally, his background as a musician gives him insight into the thought processes of artists, performers, and other creatives, and the unique set of circumstances they experience.
Along with his meditation practice, John has been a professional operatic tenor for the past 15 years. He currently serves on the voice faculty at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, where he teaches Applied Voice, Music Appreciation, and assists with vocal and opera outreach projects in Fort Collins and abroad, in addition to maintaining a modest performance schedule when the opportunity arises.
Along with his meditation practice, John has been a professional operatic tenor for the past 15 years. He currently serves on the voice faculty at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, where he teaches Applied Voice, Music Appreciation, and assists with vocal and opera outreach projects in Fort Collins and abroad, in addition to maintaining a modest performance schedule when the opportunity arises.