All reviews are taken from Thumbtack, where I’m proud to boast I maintain exclusively 5-star ratings! Here are a few:
★★★★★
“I’m 25, work full time, and have some extremely rusty background in music and a few years of self-taught guitar experience. I reached out to Mike for lessons because I wanted some real guidance and structure to lean in to my playing a bit more. Mike has been so flexible with scheduling around my work, brings thoughtful materials to each lesson and has been focusing on styles and artists that match my goals. My practicing has been so much more productive and skill-focused, and I’m a more confident player in just a few months- wish I started with Mike years ago!”
Madeline L.
★★★★★
“Michael has been a great guitar mentor and we will continue to work with him. HIGHLY recommend.”
Alex C.
★★★★★
“Michael gave me an introductory lesson to guitar. He was patient and brought handouts for me as part of his lesson plan. Together, we discussed how I could achieve my goals and play the songs that I want to learn. I’m confident that I can learn how to play under his guidance and direction. Thanks Michael!”
Nisha P.
★★★★★
“I take piano lessons from Michael. He is a great teacher, particularly because he customizes his lessons to suit the students' skill levels and musical goals. He prepares material ahead of class and has a nice structured approach that I find helpful in developing a good feel for the piano. It's great that he focuses on important technicals like tempo, playing technique and theory, and his lessons are well-rounded, with just the right amount of time spent on each aspect. I like that he is flexible with both scheduling and the curriculum, and willing to tailor material to what I am interested in. He also helped me pick out an excellent piano within my budget, which was very helpful. Overall, a great experience, and definitely recommended!”
Shreya N.
★★★★★
“I've been playing on and off for years and I've learned more from Michael in a few lessons than I have in 5 years of playing on my own.”
Kurt M.
★★★★★
“Michael is super charismatic, young and knowledgeable teacher. He makes teaching fun and my two boys ( 9 and 12) absolutely adore him. Michael plays multiple instruments, works extra hard to accommodate your schedule and is always on time. Highly recommend!!!”
Larisa C.
★★★★★
“Michael is an attentive and highly knowledgeable teacher. He knows the fretboard like the back of his hand and he knows how to share his deep musical understanding so that learning is all active. It’s encouraging when you can play together and make a great sound, and he always gives the opportunity to do this. Furthermore, he's a great guy to boot, with whom I can discuss music theory, culture, etc. I give him the highest recommendation. You will not be disappointed with him as guitar teacher!”
Adrian F., high school student
★★★★★
“Michael is such an excellent teacher for so many reasons. He's patient and clear, engaging and focused. His talent and passion as a musician comes through so well as a teacher, but he also knows how to go at the student's own speed. He makes lessons really enjoyable, but also packs in so much excellent instruction.”
Mariana L.
★★★★★
“Really fun to work with goes above and beyond for his students"
Aspen H.