 John has participated in many music conference panels as an expert on subjects such as record production, home recording, and Pro Tools.These include South by Southwest in Austin, The Tape Op conference in Portland OR, Athfest in Athens, GA, and the Cutting Edge in New Orleans.He has taught a Pro Tools course for the University of Georgia’s Music Business Program, and is the author of the popular Pro Tools book, "The Musician’s Guide to Pro Tools" (McGraw-Hill).