" I started working with Mike in early grade school with a kid's mini acoustic guitar and zero knowledge of how to play a guitar. Over the next several years, Mike fostered my love of music, and taught me to appreciate the dedication, discipline and joy that comes with learning an instrument. Mike struck a perfect balance of theory and practice, working with me to choose songs I wanted to learn, and ensuring I built a solid background of basic, as well as more in-depth, technical and musical skills. Mike is a great musician and a great teacher." -Kyle W.

" Mike is the full package... We’ve worked on theory, rhythm, technique and even how to dial in my equipment to get the sound I want. I always enjoy working with Mike. His love and enthusiasm for music is contagious." -Ted T.

" Mike helped me get serious about playing music. He gave me the tools I needed to keep progressing, and taught me things that revolutionized my playing" -Chris B.

" I had been playing the guitar a long time, but was feeling stuck. Mike was able to guide me into new areas, and he helped me develop my technique by pushing me outside of my comfort zone. The neck is not a mystery anymore. If you are looking for a fresh approach, Mike is your guy." - Tim K.

" Mike is a great teacher! He answers all of my questions (and I have a lot!) with patience and enthusiasm. I really look forward to lessons and feel like I'm getting a great foundation in how to play guitar and understand how music works." - Sivan G.

" Michael is an absolutely excellent instructor. I am a complete beginner and Michael explains things clearly and succinctly. He went through enough music theory to give me a good baseline to continue learning, but also balanced it with immediate practical skills. After 2 lessons, I'm already working on learning my first songs. Michael is both an outstanding musician and a great teacher." - Tom P.

" I have some prior guitar experience so one class with Michael is enough for me to realize that he is great teacher. He has obviously been doing this for a while and he knows how to set the pace based on my level. We covered a lot of ground, and set up a good set of practice exercises. Looking forward to my next class." - Argyris Z.

" I'm an experienced guitar player who was looking for some new exercises that might be better learned in person rather than online. Michael gauged my skill well and gave me some fitting things to work on." -Rohan S.

"Mike is a knowledgable and passionate guitar teacher. He cares about theory, musicality, and expression. I've looked around for a great guitar teacher for the past year, and certainly found one in Mike. I highly recommend him if you're looking to start playing the guitar, or if you hope to move on to the next level of playing." -Cody B.

" Michael is an incredible teacher! He's very patient and good at making you play things you didn't realize you were good enough to play. He has a very obvious love for music and the guitar, and his enthusiasm is contagious." -Marc C

" Mike is smart, friendly, and will push you. He's full of great advice and will cater to your skill level, fill gaps where they are needed and help you grow more confident as a guitarist, musician, and performer. I really enjoyed working with him and he's a truly great instructor. " -Siegried B.

" I've been a student of Michael for almost three months now and all I have to say is he is a great teacher! Not only he is friendly and thoughtful, he is also encouraging about in the way how you'd like to learn. I strongly recommend him! " - Janet L.

" What a find Mike has been. Friendly, fun, knowledgeable, Mike is a great teacher. I have been playing decades and Mike is helping teach me a boat load of new things, even in the first few lessons. I can't wait till the next one." -Paul G.

" Mike is great! Friendly, knowledgeable, positive, takes good notes that are helpful to refer back to later, and seems to adjust to whatever level student you are." - Ranah H.

"Mike is an excellent guitar teacher with a well thought out and easy to approach plan for new players. His passion, depth of knowledge, and talent are plain to see. He combines that with a real aptitude for teaching." -Kevin W.