Presenter and Producer

Patrick has worked as a freelance Radio Presenter and Producer since 2007, before which he worked in production at BBC Radio 3 across programmes such as Jazz Record Requests, In Tune, Voices, Hear & Now, and Late Junction.

Podcast

Patrick currently presents and produces the UK’s no.1 Music Education podcast, Teaching Notes, having interviewed over 100 musicians and educators, including Julian Lloyd Webber, John Rutter, Katie Melua, Guy Chambers, Nicola Benedetti, Ruthie Henshall, Bob Chilcott, Dick Hyman, Ron Carter, and Steve Hackett.
Available on Apple, Spotify, Buzzsprout, and more.

“Patrick brings music education to life in his podcasts. He allows us to listen in, get inspired and then put in to practise all we learnt. So grateful to him for his work in bringing together the good & the great! Music education needs resources like this. They are relevant. They are needed. They are inspiring.”
James Manwaring, Director of Music, The Windsor Boys’ School
“Patrick is rare gem in world of music: an excellent communicator, dedicated educator and exceptional musician. His passion for all things musical shines through his work.”
Catherine Barker, Head of Music and Performing Arts, United Learning

Presenter credits include:

ABC Overnights (Australia) (2018–): UK Correspondent

Scala Radio: Sunday Brunch (2020–21), presenting the “What Happened Next?” feature

BBC Radio 3: Early Music Show (2009), co-presenting and writing an edition on Catches and Glees

MTJR Radio: Patrick Johns’ Jazz Night (2006–07)

Producer credits include:

“Speaking as a presenter, Patrick instils within you the confidence to shine. His diligent research, inherent knowledge and personality are a studio gift.”
Anthea Turner, TV and Radio presenter
“Patrick brings a wealth of production and music knowledge into the studio, but there is so much more. He is an ideas person, he cares deeply about the output, and he is always committed to creating and editing the best content possible. He is fantastic at getting the best out of presenters and contributors with comprehensive preparation and briefings and his friendly but authoritative manner makes him a natural leader and team player.”
Chris Rogers, TV and Radio presenter, Creative Director (Fresh Start Media)
“Patrick brought a real understanding and knowledge of each project we worked on. Perhaps more importantly, he dug in and found solutions and answers when needed, plus he’s a joy to work with.”
Baylen Leonard, TV and Radio presenter
“Patrick Johns is the ideal foreign correspondent – always prepared, and thoroughly researched – yet also ready to talk about an unexpected topic with knowledge and authority. A great asset to any radio station and a delight to talk to.”
Rod Quinn, Radio Presenter, ABC Overnights
"I've worked with Patrick for more years than he'd like me to count, and it's always been a joy. His roots are in music (about which he knows a huge amount), but he also has an ability to produce and edit pretty-well any programme I throw at him. His does this with aplomb, with his eyes always on the detail, with a spring in his step, and with the sort of high-level imagination and efficiency - always achieving great results. He's an asset to any indie. I cannot recommend him to you, however, because then he'd be working for you. And since you're the competition, that simply won't do."
Victor Lewis-Smith, TV Producer and Critic

Interviewee

As a musician, Patrick has been interviewed on live radio by many of the UK’s top presenters, including Chris Evans, Danny Baker, Sean Keaveny, and Stuart Maconie.

Live on
Chris Evans' Drive Time BBC Radio 2

Writing

Presenter & Producer Musician Educator