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James Michael Johnston studied classical piano under the direction of Grammy-nominated pianist, author and radio host of "The Romantic Hours", Mona Golabek and her sister, Renee Golabek-Kaye of Beverly Hills, California. He was also taught by internationally acclaimed pianist, Garin Bader.
He earned his B.A. in Music degree at Long Beach State University in Southern California.
James was a featured pianist in the JANE SEYMOUR film, "Matters of the Heart". He has performed solo piano for major corporations such as, Fortune Magazine, USA Today, Jenny Craig International and American Airlines at Southern California's finest resorts, hotels and golf clubs, such as the HILTON LA JOLLA TORREY PINES, the FOUR SEASONS RESORT AVIARA and the famed LA COSTA RESORT & SPA. He has provided entertainment for the celebrity crowd including, Bill Gates, Olivia Newton-John, Farrah Fawcett and many more.
He was part of the worship team at North Coast Calvary Chapel in Carlsbad, CA for many years before moving in 2006 to Franklin, Tennessee with his wife, Bardee and their three children, Ethan 12, Emma 10 and Chloe 3.
He has had the privilege of teaching hundreds of students ages 5-65 over the last twenty years.