"I sought out Brooklyn Music Lessons to learn the basics of guitar, however, my teacher's vast musical knowledge and ability to teach allowed me to delve deeper into music than I ever would have imagined. While teaching me strategy and techniques through a customized lesson plan based on my favorite music, he effortlessly instilled a deep understanding of music theory. Not only is he one of the most skilled guitarists I know, his patience and ability to teach music well make him an ideal teacher. He's also super cool and was good with my dog." -James Hagen

"BML is great! My teacher's patience and easy going manner are what I responded to immediately. That and the fact that he instantly picked up on my skill level and has worked with me in developing an approach specifically for my needs as a guitar player. You can't get better than that! Great Stuff." -Michael Hudson

"Learning guitar with my teacher is like being taught by a friend. He makes it really fun, but you learn so much - but not in a boring way!" -Olive Godlee, 9 yrs old

"I really look forward to my lessons. We always have lot of fun and it's been incredibly helpful to my playing. Over the course of the last year, we have incorporated everything from Pink Floyd and Santana to the soundtrack music from Napoleon Dynamite to bluegrass versions of traditional Christmas carols... and there is always a very useful lesson to go alongside. If you're considering taking guitar lessons, I highly recommend Brooklyn Music Lessons." -Ryan Dembinsky

"In the past year, I have learned a bunch of great songs with my teacher, he definitely makes it fun and interesting to learn guitar from scratch! He is patient and talented + projects an excitement to learn." -Gina Lu (jemmalulu.com)

"I have taken lessons from [my BML teacher] for several years. I have always found him easy to work with. He allows me to take the lessons in any direction that I want: sometimes theoretical, sometimes just playing, but there has never been a time when my lesson hasn't been enjoyable. I think that's an important thing to consider in taking music lessons. That yes, there is the practicing side of it, but that your teacher can also bring out the fun - it's what makes making music worthwhile. There are times when I am feeling down and not really sure I want a lesson, or I haven't done a lot of practicing and feel guilty; by the time my lesson is done, I am happy because my teacher seems to be able to make a lesson from where you are at, and shape it. So, I think very highly of him, and consider myself very lucky in finding him." -Shelley Smith