Here's what some of my students and their parents are saying:
"Phil is an awesome teacher. He lets me
learn the songs I want to learn and he
makes me CDs to listen to and help me
practice." - Jenna, age 10
learn the songs I want to learn and he
makes me CDs to listen to and help me
practice." - Jenna, age 10
Here is a video of two of my students, Tyler (age 13) on lead guitar and
Nick S. on bass, during their middle school jazz band concert.
Nick S. on bass, during their middle school jazz band concert.
"Phil is phenomenal teacher and I'm not just
saying that. He teaches you all of the artists'
technique so you can see who you like and want
to play. He also lets you pick what you want to
play (maybe a few suggestions.) Not only is Phil
a great teacher, he's also a nice guy." - Charley
D. age 14
saying that. He teaches you all of the artists'
technique so you can see who you like and want
to play. He also lets you pick what you want to
play (maybe a few suggestions.) Not only is Phil
a great teacher, he's also a nice guy." - Charley
D. age 14
"Phil personalizes the lessons to fit the student. He can take you in any
direction you want to go with guitar, whether it's blues, heavy metal, or anything
else you want to know. I went in the blues direction to start off with because
rock & roll evolved from it.
I have learned more quickly with him than I thought was possible.. I'm now able
to play tough finger-picking tunes like 'Dust in the WInd'and some fast guitar
solos. Not only do you learn how to play the rhythm guitar, but also scales for
making your own solos.
Overall, Phil is the teacher to go with because of his personal lessons and
flexible schedule. Plus, he's got a real 'chill' attitude and is patient when you hit
the wrong notes. I should know, I have done it too many times to count." -
Dustin, age 15
direction you want to go with guitar, whether it's blues, heavy metal, or anything
else you want to know. I went in the blues direction to start off with because
rock & roll evolved from it.
I have learned more quickly with him than I thought was possible.. I'm now able
to play tough finger-picking tunes like 'Dust in the WInd'and some fast guitar
solos. Not only do you learn how to play the rhythm guitar, but also scales for
making your own solos.
Overall, Phil is the teacher to go with because of his personal lessons and
flexible schedule. Plus, he's got a real 'chill' attitude and is patient when you hit
the wrong notes. I should know, I have done it too many times to count." -
Dustin, age 15
"Phil is great... a genuinely nice person, very patient in his approach. He focuses on what your child's interests
are. My son wanted to learn writing and theory, and that is what they concentrate on." - Karin, student's mom
are. My son wanted to learn writing and theory, and that is what they concentrate on." - Karin, student's mom
"Phil has taught me a lot over the years.
Without him I wouldn't be nearly as far
on the guitar. I really enjoy his lessons"
- Brian, age 15
Without him I wouldn't be nearly as far
on the guitar. I really enjoy his lessons"
- Brian, age 15
"I love playing different types of music. Phil
has taught me many songs by different
artists, like the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, AC/DC
and many more. He's a great teacher who
focuses on what I want to play." - Dan, age 13
has taught me many songs by different
artists, like the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, AC/DC
and many more. He's a great teacher who
focuses on what I want to play." - Dan, age 13
"Phil has a real passion for the guitar. He makes lessons fun. He truly has a gift for teaching." - Paul, student's dad
"As an older beginner, I was a little worried about starting lessons again (my
first experience was a total waste of time as the teacher did not understand
my musical interests at all). Phil started from the beginning, saw what I could
do, worked in a significant amount of guitar theory (he could see this was a
way for me to make connections), and was able to work on songs I wanted to
learn. Before long, I could see I was going to be able to do more than simple
chord strumming, which was my initial goal. With Phil's help, I was even able
to purchase an inexpensive but great sounding electric guitar. I recommend
Phil to students of any age who are looking to make their dream of learning
guitar a reality." Bill, age 41
first experience was a total waste of time as the teacher did not understand
my musical interests at all). Phil started from the beginning, saw what I could
do, worked in a significant amount of guitar theory (he could see this was a
way for me to make connections), and was able to work on songs I wanted to
learn. Before long, I could see I was going to be able to do more than simple
chord strumming, which was my initial goal. With Phil's help, I was even able
to purchase an inexpensive but great sounding electric guitar. I recommend
Phil to students of any age who are looking to make their dream of learning
guitar a reality." Bill, age 41
"I can't put into words how thrilled I am with how you relate with my son. Your lessons are enjoyable, positive and
challenging in a way that keeps him engaged and eager to learn more. He looks forward to his weekly sessions
with you, which is no small feat, especially for a young teen ...
Your musical talents are matched only by your ability to bring out the best qualities in your students. You have a
rare and wonderful gift for teaching and communicating with a positive attitude that inspires your students to grow!"
- Cindy H. , student's mom
challenging in a way that keeps him engaged and eager to learn more. He looks forward to his weekly sessions
with you, which is no small feat, especially for a young teen ...
Your musical talents are matched only by your ability to bring out the best qualities in your students. You have a
rare and wonderful gift for teaching and communicating with a positive attitude that inspires your students to grow!"
- Cindy H. , student's mom