About

John Monday is a musician, teacher, and multidisciplinary creative whose work bridges performance, service, and leadership. Equally at home at the piano, coordinating high level events behind the scenes, or working one on one with students, he brings the same focus: excellence, connection, and meaningful impact through the arts.

A lifelong musician, John began piano at age six and violin at age seven. He earned the Level 10 Certificate of Merit in Piano Performance and Theory with Honors, reflecting advanced classical training in technique, theory, and musicianship. In addition to solo performance, he is an experienced composer, arranger, and accompanist, and has performed for community organizations, academic events, and distinguished audiences. His original orchestral work Dance of the Dragonfly (To Glorify God) was performed by the Conejo Valley Youth Orchestra, and he continues to share music through both performance and teaching.

John’s musical path has always been connected to service. For nearly two decades, he has volunteered as a pianist and violinist for senior communities, using music to encourage joy, movement, and emotional connection. His teaching experience includes private piano instruction, music theory coaching, and preparation of students for formal evaluations and performance settings.

A graduate of St. John’s College, with studies in philosophy, history of mathematics and science, classical literature, and political theory, he combines analytical rigor with creative thinking. John is also a filmmaker and media creator. His documentary Tuk’e’m Mountain Ghost earned Best Documentary at the Eagle Film Festival. He has produced video, photography, and digital content for educational, athletic, and community organizations.

Leadership and service remain central to John’s life. He is a Congressional Award Gold Medalist, has served in national youth leadership roles, and has held board leadership positions within his church community. His long history of volunteerism includes music outreach, youth mentorship, and community service initiatives.

What unites John’s work across music, education, media, and service is a belief that the arts are not separate from life. They shape discipline, empathy, and excellence in every field and are a universal language that connects people from all walks of life. Whether performing, teaching, or building creative projects, his goal is simple: to use skill, structure, and artistry to create experiences that bring joy to others.