John Wesley

Main Content

Watch The Journeyman Guitarist | Join the Patreon Comunity

LATEST VIDEOS

Ready to learn to sing? Join me, John Wesley, @TheJourneymanGuitarist as I take you through my transformation from a guitar-only performer to a confident vocalist in this video on how to learn to sing for instrumentalists. With eight albums recorded and countless international performances, I'll share my early struggles and the pivotal moments that shaped my vocal journey. From being told never to sing again by a night club owner to providing vocals for bands such as Porcupine Tree and Vertical Horizon, I'm here to tell you, "Yes, you can sing!" In this video, I'll provide practical tips to help you get started with developing your vocal skills. These include some exercises to strengthen your voice, techniques to connect your ears to your voice, and essential advice on learning harmonies. I'll emphasize the importance of practicing singing along with your instrument and how this skill can open up more opportunities for musicians. Whether you're a guitarist looking to add singing to your repertoire, a vocalist wanting to improve, or a music enthusiast eager to grow, this video is packed with practical insights to help you learn to sing. You can find my vocal performance in Porcupine Tree's Half Light: https://youtu.be/XRjZ_3ZLL_I?si=dHcIRmNCmivAp4th #vocals #vocalist #learntosing #singing #singer #singersongwriter #vocalpractice #singingtips #vocalexercises #musicjourney #musiciansuccess #singingtechniques #workingmusician https://buymeacoffee.com/johnwesleymusic - if you like what I do, you can buy me a coffee
ANYONE Can SING -- A pro #guitarist approach to vocals
Former Porcupine Tree lead guitarist, John Wesley, plays the iconic intro to the Blackest Eyes on his Gibson Les Paul that paved the way for his career. Check out his lessons and guidance on @TheJourneymanGuitarist
The most EPIC Guitar Tone??? #guitar #lespaul #guitarist
Can a Les Paul Guitar change your life? This one did! In this video I share the story of my "Blackest Eyes Guitar", my first Les Paul, and how this #guitar opened doors early in my music career. Join me, John Wesley, @TheJourneymanGuitarist as I tell the story of this guitar and how it contributed to my joining Porcupine Tree as their touring guitarist. #porcupinetree #lespaul #lespaulguitar #guitar #guitarist #guitarstory #guitarplayer #musicjourney https://buymeacoffee.com/johnwesleymusic - if you like what I do, you can buy me a coffee
The Blackest Eyes Guitar...Changed this Pro Guitarist's Life...
Subscribe to @TheJourneymanGuitarist for practical guitar topics from John Wesley, the lead guitarist for Vertical Horizon and formerly of Porcupine Tree. #prsguitars #guitar
How a pro #guitarist travels with TWO custom @prsguitars in his Enki case
The answer from the Journeyman Guitarist and lead guitarist for Vertical Horizon: throw your furniture in your pool #hurricanemilton #floridaman
How a Pro Rock Guitarist preps for a #hurricane
They did it again -- the airlines killed my guitar case! Join me as I share my experience as a working musician traveling with guitar gear and replace my most recently destroyed-by-airlines guitar gear case. Over the years working as a touring guitarist I've dealt with airline damage and learned a few tricks on how to protect my guitars and gear while I travel. In this video I"ll share tips and essential gear that I use that will help you protect your equipment and keep your guitars safe as you travel to shows. #travelingwithguitars #travelingmusician #guitarcase #touringmusician #tourgear #guitartravel #pedalboardcase https://buymeacoffee.com/johnwesleymusic - if you like what I do, you can buy me a coffee
The AIRLINES Killed Another Guitar CASE!!!
Join the Journeyman Guitarist, John Wesley, as he reveals his alter ego and his path to sanity. #shooters #guitarist #uspsa
The Journeyman #guitarist is ALSO a Masterclass #shooter ???
Join John Wesley,The Journeyman Guitarist, lead #guitarist for Vertical Horizon, as he shares stories of beloved parking lots he's visited around the world while on tour. Catch a real glimpse of #tourlife and what it is really like to be a working #musician on the road
Pro Guitarist on #TourLife - Parking Lots I Have Known and Loved Episode 1 #guitar
Join The Journeyman Guitarist, lead #guitarist for Vertical Horizon, John Wesley as he shares a key rehearsal tip on the road as a pro #musician
Rehearsal Tip for #learning New Songs
Load More... Subscribe

LISTEN

Spotify
Pandora
Apple Music
YouTube Music
iHeart Radio  

John Wesley, guitarist, vocalist, song-writer

John Wesley has built a long and varied career as a songwriter, “sideman” guitarist, and recording artist.

His music has been called lyrically sensitive and musically dynamic. His songwriting style incorporates emotionally-charged vocals that evoke the honesty and intimacy of Roger Waters and Patty Griffin coupled with a melodic yet intricate guitar style reminiscent of David Gilmour, Alex Lifeson, Jeff Beck, and Warren Haynes.

Wesley’s guitar-driven acoustic and electric songs represent the cultivation of many inspirations — alternative, progressive, art, and classic rock genres intertwined with poignant lyrics drawn from the poetry of the common man. What really appeals to Wesley's fans worldwide is a spark of sincerity and sensitivity so oft absent in today's mainstream music.


GEAR

Paul Reed Smith guitars
Replay Guitar Exchange
The Gig Rig
Mojo Tones
GHS Strings
Neural DSP

SUBSCRIBE

Sign up to be the first to hear about new music and projects