“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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“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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”
“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.”
“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. “
“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!”
“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.“
“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.”
“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.”
“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! :)”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”