Singer, Songwriter, Recording Artist, and Music Producer

(1977-Present)

By: BreeAnn Sandoval

Born October 16, 1977 in Bridgeport Connecticut.

Inspiration John has always had a deep love for music. Stevie Ray Vaughan is John’s inspiration

for pursuing the guitar and “the blues”.

Berklee College of Music

John moved to Boston at the age of 18 to attend Berklee College of Music.

Natural musical talents Dropped out a year later and moved to

Atlanta, Georgia.

Lofi Masters Formed a two man band called “Lofi

Masters”. Played at small cafes and bars.

Lofi Masters cont… Lofi Masters split six months later due to

musical differences. Producer, Glenn Matullo found John Mayer

while playing in a bar in Atlanta.

Inspiring Others People who John has worked with and has

been greatly inspired by include:

Aware Records

In 2000, Aware Records signed John. First multiplatinum album, “Room for

Squares”.

“St. Patrick’s Day” Room for Squares Produced in 2004 by Columbia Records Eric Clapton, E-Love, and Dave Matthews First performed on John Mayer’s world tour

in 2005

“St. Patrick’s Day” 8 beat introduction played by guitar Played in the major key Soft volume until the bridge at 3:28 John’s voice is versatile and soft Tempo increases in all of the chorus’ Crescendo is used in verse 2 allowing for growth Key changes to Minor Keyboard solo for 16 counts Sudden ending

Continuum

Album of the Year

John won Album of the Year at the 2007 Grammy’sAlbum includes, “Waiting on the world to Change” and “Vultures”

“Waiting on the World to Change” First single released on Continuum Best Male Pop Artist Number fourteen on Top 100 Billboard

“Waiting on the World to Change” 8 counts played by guitar and piano only 4/4 timing Major key The melody is conjunct and clapping keeps a

steady beat Back up singers sing, “keep on waiting” through

the chorus’ All 3 verses are repetitious and use all the same

insturments Acoustic guitar plays a solo for 24 counts A tambourine fades the song into an ending

“Vultures” Produced in 2007 John Mayer and Ronney Jordan Birds that feed on the remains of other

animals Avoiding stardom Inspired by Marvin Graye and Curtis

Mayfield

“Vultures” Very slow and steady song Played in the major key Tenor voice Wide range and pitch Dynamics change drastically in the chorus’ Electric guitar carries the rhythm Back up singers softly sing, “ohh/ahh” during the bridge Tempo and melody climax as the song comes to an end Fade out ending that is repetitious

Gravity Top 25 on the American Top 100 Billboard

Charts. Played on the popular television shows

including: Numb3rs, House, CSI.

New Guitar God

Most influential songwriter Named “New Guitar God” by Rolling Stone. Performed “Human Nature” at Michael

Jackson’s funeral. Eric Clapton

Tattoos

John is famous for the tattoos that he has up his arms.

Battle Studies Tour John is currently on the Battle Studies

Tour.

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