Season 10, Episode 2 — Noel Johnston

In this episode of The Guitar Hang Podcast, Jon Stankorb sits down with guitarist, educator, and musical chameleon Noel Johnston.

Noel is a rare artist who seamlessly blends jazz, classical, blues, and rock into a voice that’s both deeply informed and unmistakably his own. His playing reflects a lifetime of study, performance, and thoughtful musical exploration — always in service of the music.

Noel is on the guitar faculty at the University of North Texas in the renowned Jazz Guitar Program, performs with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and is the owner of Lone Star Music Academy in Dallas, Texas. As both a performer and educator, he brings a uniquely holistic perspective to musicianship, technique, and musical growth.

In this conversation, Jon and Noel explore:

• Developing a personal musical voice across multiple styles
• The relationship between technique, theory, and expression
• What it really means to understand the guitar neck
• Teaching philosophy and long-term musical development
• Bridging the worlds of classical music, jazz, and modern guitar

This episode is filled with insight for guitarists who are serious about growing — not just technically, but musically.

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