Jeffrey McFarland-Johnson performs regularly on the Cellektra^TM, an electric cello prototype. The Cellektra was first conceived in 1980 and took 13 years to finish. Cellektra performances have taken place in outdoor arenas, concert halls, and nightclubs. In some performances an array of special effects pedals are utilized to give the listening audience a taste of many timbral colors.

PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATION

Wages, expenses, and pricing for services rendered are based on a daily rate schedule that is contractually agreed upon.

Bookings in advance of 3 months are preferred.

A non-refundable deposit is required for each booking.

Itinerary schedules for lectures, workshops, and/or performances must be agreed to prior to the artist's scheduled date(s) of service.

References provided upon request.

For more information contact:

JohnSong^TM Music
P.O. Box 3646
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 251-0266 Tel/Fax
www.johnsong.com
Jeffrey McFarland-Johnson

Jeffrey McFarland-Johnson has spent the majority of his artistic career refining his talents as a performing artist. He has entertained audiences which have included Presidents and celebrities in a wide variety of concert performances. He is an inventor, author, publisher, and composer of music ranging from music for children to theraputic recordings containing binaural brainwaves.

As a lecturer, Mr. McFarland- Johnson has given speeches and workshops at various educator's conferences, in departments of music, and institutes of higher learning. His knowledge and demonstration as a performing artist has received him wide acclaim.

The Perfect ABC Songbook, a collection of 26 little songs designed to teach children the primary phonetic sounds of the English alphabet, took over 2 years of work for Jeffrey to compose and publish. It received a 1998 Parents' Choice Award.

Typical application of Jeffrey McFarland-Johnson's services have included:


Workshops on improvisation, alternative music performance techniques, and technology applications to performance.

Performance recitals as soloist or group participant.

Lectures on the effects of music performance to the listener, children's music, and self-marketing techniques for performing artists.

Consultation and encouragement to young artists interested in the field of the performing arts.

A BRIEF RESUME OF JEFFREY MCFARLAND-JOHNSON

Bachelor of Music degree from the Conservatory of Music at the University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA.

Cello studies with Arto Noras (1966 Tchaikovsky Competition winner) at the Sibelius Academy, Helsinki, Finland.

Principal cellist in 6 orchestras and member of numerous other ensembles.

Master of Arts degree from UC San Diego in performance and composition (Bernard Rands, John Cage, Nicholas Slonimsky, Joji Yuasa, Anthony Braxton)

Played cello in over a dozen CD recordings including Sound Body Sound Mind and 8 Meditations for Optimum Health with Dr. Andrew Weil, M.D. Authored 6 music method books.

Built a home recording studio/digital audio workstation used to record CDs and print sheet music.

Versed in a wide variety of music/MIDI software programs: Cakewalk, CoolEdit, EMAGIC, Digital Performer, SAW, Encore.

Performing Artist playing Alternative music on Acoustic and Electric Cello.

Lecturer on New-Music and Improvisation performance techniques.

Business Marketing Strategies for performing artists.

JohnSong^TM Music
P.O. Box 3646
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 251-0266 Tel/Fax
www.johnsong.com