The one thing they have in common with each other -- and with us -- is their passion for music. Together, with our students, we work as a team to make sure they have the resources and support they need to meet their unique musical goals… and their successes never cease to impress us.
Every day we’re inspired by their stories… and we want to share them with you!
Taking private voice lessons through TakeLessons was pure joy! I'd taken private voice lessons all throughout high school but never had I felt as though the instructor I worked with was so in tune with my desire to succeed and their desire to push me to do so! If it weren't for TakeLessons I can honestly say that I would have missed out on the opportunity to reinvigorate my soul through music.
— Abby Freeman, San Diego, CA
So my dream has come true, there sits in my house the inherited piano. Now my journey at age 53 of learning begins. My teacher, Brad is very creative with his teaching techniques and has developed several tools that make learning easier. I’m now at the point where reading music is easy and I’m learning advanced techniques. All else is forgotten each time I sit and play, my dream of playing piano is coming true only because of Brad. I am blessed to have him in my life. Thank you TakeLessons.com for leading me to an instructor that I plan on being with indefinitely.
— Josephine Gamble, Los Angeles, CA
Taking guitar lessons has truly been a fun and great experience because it has brought me back to what I loved and valued as a child: playing music. It is rewarding to see myself progress and learn something brand new, while tying in music from artists and bands that I love. It is nice to just dedicate time each week to myself through the art of music.
— Kathleen Vizconde, San Diego, CA
Charles is a great clarinet teacher. He was very patient, supportive, and interested in helping me progress as a student of the clarinet. He showed me techniques to use to overcome various problems with breathing, articulation, fingerings, etc. I rate him at A+ as an instructor. I intend to continue lessons with him after the first of the year. He is definitely the best music teacher I have ever had.
— Barbara Goff, Newport News, VA
Parker has been an excellent teacher for the few years I've been learning guitar, I originally wanted to start playing an instrument because I thought it would be cool. However, with his help my guitar has turned into a creative outlet and an excellent pastime. Learning how to play an instrument has changed my life for the better, and I have to thank Parker for being a mentor on this journey. I probably wouldn't have grown as comfortable with my guitar or learned it nearly as quickly if not for him.
— Nicholas Lantz, Littleton, CO
My favorite thing about my lessons is actually getting into my car, leaving my lesson and, right after I leave, I get teacher remarks in the online lessons journal. When I read them, it makes me feel great because it’s so heartfelt and genuine. Having that good feeling leaving feels even better when my teacher writes it down so that the world can see it.
— Turquiose Teagle, San Diego, CA