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Dan Zukiewicz, 2023 - Present
Dan Zukiewicz, 2023 - Present

I have to say it was the best decision I ever made to contact Mike who is able to fulfill my childhood dream to become a guitar player and I highly recommend Mike to anyone who wants to learn guitar or even experienced guitar players who want to improve their skills.

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Andrew Dalkin, 2021 - Present
Andrew Dalkin, 2021 - Present

Luckily, I found Mike!

Since I started taking lessons from Mike in 2021, my skills have improved more than I ever imagined. Mike’s teaching method seamlessly incorporates theory/fundamentals into practical application by teaching musical categories and Mike has us play songs that embody the concepts he’s teaching. This approach makes learning theory/fundamentals much more enjoyable.

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Evan Parry, 2023 - Present
Evan Parry, 2023 - Present

“In addition to the top-tier instruction, the exposure to recording and the opportunity to play live is such a great experience, and something I would have never expected to get as part of my training. “

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Kevin Timlin, 2020 - Present
Kevin Timlin, 2020 - Present

“I played in bands throughout my late teens and early 20’s including band jams and gigs and recording and figured I had a pretty good grasp on how to play guitar. Then I started taking lessons with Mike Walsh later in life and realized there was so much more to learn.”

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Mike Rothstein, 2021 - Present
Mike Rothstein, 2021 - Present

“I was over 50 when I started taking lessons with Mike, am not musically inclined AT ALL and had to juggle a full time job, 2 teenage kids, a wife and all the other distractions life throws at you.  Yet, in just after a few months (literally) you'll find yourself playing your first show with other students and recording songs in his studio.”

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Alison Meyers, 1999 - Present
Alison Meyers, 1999 - Present

“Lessons with you, not only create a better physical player, but a conscious one. Your teachings are not just physical, but they are for the mind and soul.”

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Lynn Ridge, 2017 - Present
Lynn Ridge, 2017 - Present

“As a teacher for more than 30 years, I recognize immediately a good teacher from a superb teacher, and Mike is, without a doubt, a superb music teacher.”

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David Sherman, 2018 - Present
David Sherman, 2018 - Present

“As a recently retired public school principal, I know what teaching with passion, skill, and expertise looks like. When I started with Mike, I quickly realized that he possessed all of these qualities.”

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Tim Joren, 2018 - Present
Tim Joren, 2018 - Present

“Learning how to perform through videos, recording sessions and live shows has been the most motivating for me; it has helped push me to be a better guitarist and has strengthened my sense of accomplishment.”

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Daniel Cullen, 2018 - Present
Daniel Cullen, 2018 - Present

“When I talk with friends that have played guitar for years, they can’t believe what we have done in only the first year.  I am excited to continue to build my skills and know I have the right teacher to help me accomplish my goals.”

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Steve Hardy, 2018 - Present
Steve Hardy, 2018 - Present

“If you want to follow a proven approach to guitar, which is constantly being improved (kinda like a software update for your phone) try learning from Mike Walsh”

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Bill Coli, 2018 - Present
Bill Coli, 2018 - Present

“I played guitar on and off (mostly off) for over 40 years and thought I knew what I was doing. WRONG! Mike has taught me about music, about technique, rhythm and harmony but mostly about how professional musicians go about their craft.”

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Dan Dreger, 2018 - Present
Dan Dreger, 2018 - Present

“Mike is a very patient, observant teacher and he will help you make continual progress in your playing and in your understanding of the fretboard and of music generally. “

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Aaron Walters, 2019 - Present
Aaron Walters, 2019 - Present

“I have to say that I’m also very impressed with all the extra offerings Mike has both free and paid, especially during the Covid lockdown when he was doing a multitude of free zoom lessons in addition to the regular schedule for anyone who wanted to attend.”

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Dan Wright, 2020 - Present
Dan Wright, 2020 - Present

“I appreciate Mike’s “full picture” approach to guitar lessons.”

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Thomas Brennan, 2018 - Present
Thomas Brennan, 2018 - Present

“My wife complimented some of my practice the other day by saying “if you sound this much better after one year, I can’t imagine how you’ll sound next year.” I’m excited to find out!”

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Tom Pankratz, 2020 - Present
Tom Pankratz, 2020 - Present

“As my technique improves, I am able to play stuff that was beyond my grasp just a year ago. Solos are better, rhythm is better, even stage presence. I still have a long way to go, but Mike makes the journey a blast.“

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Matt Peschke, 2021 - Present
Matt Peschke, 2021 - Present

“With a newborn baby at home, it makes finding time to practice even more difficult. Mike has been extremely flexible in adjusting our training schedule to fit my needs so I can reach my goals.”

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Danny Ambrose, 2006 - 2022
Danny Ambrose, 2006 - 2022

“Once I engrained Mike’s technique into my way of playing, my overall performance at the instrument rose noticeably, and playing guitar became much easier and more enjoyable.”

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Mike Aiello, 2017 - 2023
Mike Aiello, 2017 - 2023

“Simply put, learning to play guitar from Mike Walsh is like learning to play basketball from Michael Jordan (Lebron James?)...or quarterback from Tom Brady...or hockey from Wayne Gretzky! :)”

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Ariel Rosenberg, 2017 - 2023
Ariel Rosenberg, 2017 - 2023

“Mike Walsh's system and tireless creativity to make the school engaging and unique have undoubtedly made me a player that I would not have seen myself as before I started with him.”

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Bane Simic, 2019 - 2023
Bane Simic, 2019 - 2023

“I signed up for classes at my local music stores but the teaching was the same – memorization and boring.  Then I found Mike Walsh.  His program is unlike anything I’ve seen and experienced.”

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Larry Wilson, 2019 - 2023
Larry Wilson, 2019 - 2023

“He makes his lessons relevant by applying them to playing songs that guitar players want to play. And it's not every day that you run into a facility that has a recording studio where you can record and hear your own guitar playing.”

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Fernando Rivas, 2018 - 2022
Fernando Rivas, 2018 - 2022

“Mike is able to break down guitar theory in a way a student can understand and absorb it, and to break down the exercises that will develop the physical skills and motivation to commit to playing.”

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Scott Bernstein, 2021 - 2023
Scott Bernstein, 2021 - 2023

“I strongly encourage you to schedule an introductory lesson with Mike so you can learn all about what he has to offer. You will not be disappointed!”

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John Wynn, 2018 - 2021
John Wynn, 2018 - 2021

“Perhaps what I enjoy most is the community of student musicians Mike has grown and nurtured. Mike sets the tone for this group and all are committed to learning music, supportive of one another and always ready to try the next riff.”

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Daniel Farnsworth
Daniel Farnsworth

“I would say that the benefits of taking guitar lessons with Mike were that I had somebody to constantly motivate me from a level I wanted to be at.”

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Tom Therriault, 2017 - 2019
Tom Therriault, 2017 - 2019

“I owe it to Mike for the immense improvement in my playing. Years ago, there was a level of guitar I would have been happy to achieve and settle on, but now I've surpassed that and I can now set the bar higher. The day I met Mike was the day my life changed as a guitarist and I couldn't be happier.”

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Eric Jacobson, 2017 - 2020
Eric Jacobson, 2017 - 2020

“Getting to record in Mike's studio as part of the program is a great opportunity to take everything we learn and use it in a fun and cool way that I wouldn't be able to get somewhere else. Also, he is always doing new things to help keep the program fresh and exciting.”

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James Murphy, 2016 - 2019
James Murphy, 2016 - 2019

“I really like the real world format the lessons are given in. This leaves no room for non-participation and allows you to experience things you just can’t on your own. This will inevitability allow me to continue to grow as a musician not just a guitar player.”

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GUITAR ARTICLES WRITTEN BY FRIENDS OF MIKE WALSH

GUITAR ARTICLE 1 = How To Learn Guitar Go Here

GUITAR ARTICLE 2 = How To Make Learning Guitar Even More Fun Go Here

GUITAR ARTICLE 3 = Should You Use A Pick To Play The Guitar Go Here

GUITAR ARTICLE 4 = The 5 Chord Families Go Here

VOCAL ARTICLE 5 = Tones And Textures Of The Voice, Part 1 Go Here

GUITAR ARTICLE 6 = How To Build Your Feeling For Rhythm Go Here

GUITAR ARTICLE 7 = Being Ok With Where You Are Go Here

GUITAR ARTICLE 8 = Why You Should Get A Guitar Teacher From The Start Go Here

GUITAR ARTICLE 9 = Your First Steps On Guitar Pt.2 Go Here

GUITAR ARTICLE 10 = Natural Talent Go Here

GUITAR ARTICLE 11 = 3 Reasons You Would Want To Start Learning On An Electric Guitar Go Here

GUITAR ARTICLE 12 = How To Get Better At Guitar With 5 Minutes Of Your Time Go Here

GUITAR ARTICLE 13 = So You Think You Don't Have Time For Playing Guitar Right Now Go Here

GUITAR ARTICLE 14 = Steve Vai's Guitar Injuries And How To Hold The Guitar Go Here

GUITAR ARTICLE 15 = Types Of Guitar Playing And Why It Matters Go Here

GUITAR ARTICLE 16 = Exotic Scales Go Here

GUITAR ARTICLE 17 = Should A Beginner Pick Up An Expensive Guitar Go Here

GUITAR ARTICLE 18 = Fretting Hand Technique Go Here

GUITAR ARTICLE 19 = What You Should Look For In Your Child's Guitar Teacher Go Here

GUITAR ARTICLE 20 = 5 Things You Must Know If You Do Not Have Much Time To Practice As You Need Go Here

GUITAR ARTICLE 21 = 3 Essential Music Theory concepts For Beginner Guitarists Go Here