Mike Aiello, Cary, IL

Profession: Fireman
Guitar Lessons: 2017 - Present
Shows Played: 14
Songs Played Live: 81
Songs Recorded: 48

“Before I discovered Mike’s guitar lessons I thought I could learn to play guitar online. I was way wrong. I tried everything from Youtube to Jam Play to Guitar Tricks. What a big waste of time and money that was.

I did a simple google search of “guitar lessons near me” and Mike’s website came up. To make a long story short, fast forward a year later and I’m still taking “guitar lessons (that are nowhere) near me” with Mike. I drive an hour each way 2 times a week to Mike’s studio and it is worth every minute spent to get there.

My guitar gains this year are so many, here are some of them. First and foremost I am learning to play correctly. I came in with bad technique and Mike was able to correct that. Music theory actually makes sense now. Mike’s lesson format has you playing with other people from day one. For anyone not aware, playing with other musicians is HUGE. I’ve learned to play full, complete songs, note for note. I’ve recorded these song and performed them live. I challenge you to find other lessons that provide this opportunity.

I have gained immense guitar confidence, knowledge, and skill. I am no longer frustrated like I once was. I’m doing so many things on the guitar that I always thought were too difficult and not even possible. The more progress I make with Mike, the more excited and motivated I become. With Mike’s lessons it’s clear that literally anything I want to do on guitar is possible and eventually obtainable because Mike has the experience, knowledge, and ability to get me there.

If you are serious about learning guitar quickly and correctly, all while doing it in an very unique format that is not available anywhere else, don’t waste the time and money that I did. Give Mike’s lessons a chance if you want instruction from a professional guitar player and teacher. 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! :)“