John is a professional conductor, holding a bachelor's degree in choral music education and a master's degree in choral conducting. He studied the art of choral conducting under Barlow Bradford at the University of Utah where he sang in and conducted the U of U Chamber Choir, winners of the Grand Prix de la Ville de Tours (2014) and the Grand Prix Européen (2015), widely regarded as the world cup in amateur choral performance. Since then, John has conducted various ensembles and brought his particular style to each of them.
"The Hope of Loving" by Jake Runestad, performed by the UU Church of Studio City Choir with guests at the 2024 Spring Concert "Songs of the Soul."
"Show Us How to Love" by Mark A. Miller, performed by 9 combined UU Choirs from the greater Los Angeles region at the 2024 Unitarian Universalist Choral Celebration of Martin Luther King
"Northern Lights" by Ola Gjielo, Performed by the San Fernando Valley Master Chorale at the Janet and Ray Scherr Forum Theatre in Thousand Oaks, California on April 16, 2023.