I began taking lessons from Mike at the beginning of June. I
am retired and have always wanted to learn to play guitar but didn?t have the
time. Being a beginner at my age, I was a little concerned about finding a
teacher with whom I would be comfortable. I did a lot a research, called a few
potential teachers and decided to try Mike. I could tell from his website and
video that he could play the guitar (and wow, can he play!), but is he a good
teacher? Well, I want to tell you he is an excellent teacher. He is a patient, experienced teacher who
has a good sense of humor and who really cares about his students. After the
first lesson he gave me a questionnaire asking about my musical tastes, what
bands I like and my goals. This helped me and Mike to be clear about what I
expected from the lessons. At the next meeting we talked about the questionnaire,
and then Mike tailored the lessons to my ability level and goals. I have a lot
of fun and make good progress every week and I really look forward to my time with Mike.  Besides beginners, Mike also has students who
have played for years and are very advanced. He has an encyclopedic knowledge
of music and he can play and teach different styles. Mike is an excellent
teacher and musician, and I would highly recommend him to anyone.

As a complete beginner to the guitar, I was looking for someone patient, dependable and cost-effective. I've definitely found that in Mike. He may be an expert guitar player and teacher, but I have not felt in my first four lessons overwhelmed at all. He really gets to know what kind of music you like and tailors your experience to that. Glad I found him - I would definitely recommend him.

Congrats if you've found Mike! If you want to improve your guitar skills he has a world of knowledge and experience to offer you. He's not just a great player, he knows how to teach, and knows how to help you get what YOU want out of the music, vs. trying to make you sound like him. He always puts thought into your lessons beforehand, and runs things on time, so you get the most value from your lesson time. He will encourage and push you as needed, but also take it at your pace, so you can enjoy the music you love playing and grow as a musician.