- “With his debut album ‘Red Sky,’ which calls to mind Satriani, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and other guitar greats, [Johnny] exhibits an uncanny maturity and mastery of the instrument . . .” (Limelight Artist Spotlight, December 10, 2010)
- “He is an entertaining performer whose lightning-fast fingers easily travel up and down his guitar’s fret board.” (Bull Run Observer, April 1, 2011)
- “Johnny’s whole attitude is way ahead of his years. He is a natural, aware of developing a feel on the guitar and aware of sounds to get nuances.” (Nationally-recognized guitarist Dan Leonard quoted in the Bull Run Observer, April 1, 2011)
- “Johnny is such an exceptional player and more important a great person. At the age of 13, he has already mastered what takes a lifetime for many guitarist.”(Inspire Guitars news release, February 16, 2009)