I can't say enough about working with Andrew. He is able to work on whatever level you are at and also take you to the level you want to get to. I was hesitant to choose a teacher because there are so many here. From the first meeting I got so much from working with Andrew.

I was a complete beginner when I started lessons with Andrew, but only a few months in I already feel like a moderately confident player. Andrew does an excellent job working with your interests and keeping his students engaged with what they're learning. If you already have a list of songs you want to learn, that's ideal! Andrew has been able to answer all of my questions and lead me to tools, tips, or exercises to strengthen any area of playing I want to focus on.
If you're inspired, interested, and put in the practice, I think Andrew is an ideal coach to turn you into a confident guitarist!

Andrew has been a wonderful guitar teacher. I started as a beginner at age 40, and have developed many skills to play songs. His approach is to learn the songs you love, so you learn through playing not drills. However, I have asked for some drills to improve my knowledge of rhythm and lead guitar. His instruction style is easy to follow and allows for growth. I play in front of friends all the time and they are impressed with my playing abilities. I would recommend Andrew to any new or experienced guitar player.

Strongly recommend Andrew for anyone interesting in learning guitar! Andrew is amazing guitar teacher and is incredibly easy going. I think what’s been most impressive about Andrew is his versatility and ability to really cater lessons to bring you wherever you want to go as a guitar player.

I’ve been playing guitar on and off for 10+ years and was really stuck because I didn’t know the first thing about music theory (especially as it related to guitar). I’ve been taking lessons with Andrew for 6+ months and it’s been a great investment. Ear training is so important with guitar and Andrew has brought me to a point where I can pick up notes from songs without needing tabs. We’ve covered everything from music theory (keys, chord theory, major/minor scales, root notes, octave shapes) to blues. I can now confidently play songs from Hendrix & Stevie Ray Vaughan and licks from John Mayer and Gary Clark Jr.

I remember our first lesson I asked him, “ So how long do you think it will take for me to be able to solo along with a track?”

“How about today?” -Andrew

Andrew is a fantastic teacher. He is an amazing guitar player yet the nicest guy you’ll ever meet. Super professional, knowledgeable, experienced, patient, funny - everything you’d want in a teacher!
My son has been learning the guitar for a couple of years with Andrew and I couldn’t be happier with his progress. His connection with Andrew was instant and he is always excited to learn more from him.

Andrew is simply a fantastic bass guitar teacher. He spells information out clearly and takes time to readdress material from a different angle if you are having difficulty understanding what is being presented. He is extremely organized and shares pertinent material/documents and video clips of himself from lessons to be used during practice. He pushes me beyond my mental and physical capabilities so I can attain musical growth, all with great patience. I can’t say enough about the man!

Andrew is a true teacher. He's not just someone that plays guitar and shares what he's learned. He listens and crafts a lesson plan specific for you. I have improved much faster under his tutelage than my other teachers. He is easy to understand, even on complex topics. He is prompt, patient, prepared, proficient, poignant, and pleasant. I highly recommend giving him a try for any skill level.

Andrew’s knowledge and understanding of how to teach guitar is what makes him the best guitar teacher I’ve had so far out of the many that I’ve tried. He is patient, structured and conveys different ideas and ways to practice in an easy to understand format. I highly recommend him!

Andrew is the best online lesson experience I've had. He's always super-positive, always encouraging, and just generally has a great attitude. His lessons are very well adapted to the online format, giving you video clips of the important moments in your lesson and links to extra resources. I've tried multiple instructors and although Andrew isn't the most affordable teacher on TakeLessons, he is worth every penny. After trying several I chose to continue with Andrew and increase our cadence to 3 hours a week. I'm seeing improvement in my skills nearly every day with his guidance!

Working with Andrew has taken me further in a few months than I've taken myself in 10 years of self-learning.

His patience makes learning painless. He's great at finding challenging but accessible songs to learn (that I never would have found on my own), and his ability to quickly learn and then teach songs I would love to play has been a pleasant unintended surprise.

Ive had several instructors in the past for very short amounts of time. Never finding one I truly felt was a good fit for me. Andrew is the first instructor that I feel truly listens to what I wanted to learn and the songs that inspire me. He doesn't come off dogmatic. Instead, while still focusing on basic principles that are essential for a beginner like myself, his approach is fresh, fun and modern. Eliminating the intimidating blocks that can come with learning a new instrument. What blew me away the most was that we are doing our lessons online. And their is no hindrance what can be achieved in the lesson through this format . I would say its been even better for me as I can go back and look at what we've worked on throughout the week. A tool that has been truly essential. We've only had two lessons and I'm already playing along to a Tom Petty song. I look forward to what's next. Hands down best Teacher I've ever had. Highly recommend.

Andrew is a stellar guitar instructor! He's patient, precise and our practice sessions are loads of fun. We're working on new stuff every week (currently, we're focused on finger-style). Anytime I get stuck, he helps me find where I'm tripping, break it down and get "unstuck" (thanks Andrew!)... His online video classroom setup is professional and looks\sounds crisp and clear.

Highly recommended.

Andrew is the coolest, most easy-going professional out there. He teaches you at your own pace, guiding you effectively through techniques, music theory, or simply learning your favorite songs (I gave him a challenging song to teach me and he was not only prepared, but excited and enthusiastic). A fantastic teacher through and through!

Andrew is a phenomenal instructor. He's a great player and spent a lot of time figuring out with me what my goals were. Lessons are extremely enjoyable and go by way too fast. I can't say enough good things. I'm so glad I signed up and got Andrew

My 10 year old son has been taking lessons with Andrew for several months and we couldn't be happier. He's very talented and can pick up the tune of any song you throw at him. My son has learned to play songs featured in his favorite movies, which makes learning them much more enjoyable. Andrew has a way of making each lesson fun while still teaching new skills. He's a friendly, cool teacher and very patient with kids. He's flexible with schedules and responds to texts quickly. I highly recommend Andrew for guitar lessons for anyone who wants to learn.

I have been taking lessons with Andrew for almost two years. I have enjoyed every lesson and have gained knowledge and skill beyond my expectations!! Even when I’ve had challenges in practice time, Andrew meets me where I’m at and has the ability to make sure that I finish the lesson with challenges, new goals and guitar knowledge! I highly recommend him!

if patience is a virtue ... Andrew is a saint. encouraging, but firm. inspires student to explore creative and fun aspects of playing while still focusing on the technical. upbeat even on the difficult days so struggles don't make you feel like giving up but push you to succeed.

I've been taking lessons from Mr.Connors for quite a while now, and I must say that he is the greatest guitar teacher I have ever had. A year ago, before I met Mr.Connors, I used to be a the worst guitar player ever. I used to spend hours over hours in front of the computer screen trying to learn a song or some music theory, but I never seemed to get any better. I still continued to try, though, because I had a particular interest towards the instrument, but I couldn't shake off the feeling that i wasn't going in the right direction and that I needed someone to guide me. Mr.Connors was just the person I was looking for. He identified my skill level immediately and steered me in the right direction. Each song I was taught had a unique skill that I needed to master to make it through to the end. This made me realise the importance of the subtleties involved in playing guitar.

I just recently dived into music theory and sometimes feel overwhelmed by the amount of theory that I have to learn, but Mr.Connors knows how to light my spirits up. Watching him play, I realise that I can take my guitar to the next level with just a little more effort. This motivates me to spend more time on the instrument, and I got to say I have never been more interested in the guitar than I am right now.

Overall Mr.Connors is nice, polite, patient, funny, and an exemplary guitar player and teacher (If that wasn't obvious already). Looking back I realise I've come a long way from a year ago, and I have Mr.Connors to thank for everything. I know I'm going to keep learning from him as long as i still want to get better.

I have been taking guitar lessons from Andrew for some time now, and I must say that he is by far the best teacher I've ever had. He never rushes you out and he genuinely cares about your musical development. I started taking lessons from Andrew to prepare for my music auditions for college. He put much effort into teaching me all that I know about ear training, music theory, improvisation, and my technique as a guitarist. I accredit Andrew in playing a fundamental role in my acceptance into Berklee College of Music. Not only has he helped me get accepted into Berklee, but within a short time of taking lessons with Andrew, I soon had the ability to play songs that once were beyond my skill level. I never imagined that I would be able to replicate Toni Iommi's riffs and John Mayer's finger-picking patterns, but Andrew knew how to solve the problems in my playing that I was struggling with. I honestly never thought I would get past those problems. He knows how to teach you in a way that makes an intimidating lick, not so difficult to play after all. He also teaches you HOW to practice to perfect your technique, which improved my playing dramatically.
All in all, I feel so blessed to have found Andrew and been a student of his. He's not only a fantastic musician, but overall he's an amazing person - friendly, caring, funny, down-to-earth, encouraging, patient, and honest. I consider Andrew not only my guitar teacher, but a mentor and trusted friend. Going to lessons is something I look forward to every week. I cannot thank him enough for playing such a big role in my musical journey and impacting my life in such a great way. You rock, Andrew <3

I just started taking guitar lessons and Andrew has been an excellent teacher. He has the patience and teaching knowledge to inspire even the most novice player. His lesson plans are customize to the needs and goals of the student which makes learning fun. He provides a good mix of practical application and music theory. I am amazed what I have learned so far because of Andrew's ability to break down complexities and help the student build cords sequentially. I highly recommend Andrew as a guitar instructor.
BK

Andrew has given my daughter the knowledge and the confidence that as a beginning guitar player is giving her much success. He offers a very comfortable atmosphere and is very friendly and has a great personality that makes it even easier for my daughter as a new player. Also he is very accommodating as far as scheduling of the lessons.

Andrew naturally has an ear and talent for music, always has. His passion for music started self taught and advanced throughout his professional career. His music range is wide spread stylistically, thus as a teacher he can focus on many different areas with each of his students. His improvisation skills are effortless both on stage and in our jam sessions. Andrew has a way of teaching that makes learning music very approachable. He is patient and well thought out about the process. Always fun to watch on stage and a joy to work with.

Andrew is a fantastic teacher!
He will go at your pace and make sure he is focusing on what you really want to accomplish. not to mention he is an actual gigging musician so he plays a lot. If you want to play in a band or play with a group he has feedback on that information for you as well!
I personally don't think you could go wrong with a teacher like Andrew.

Andrew's fantastic musicianship mixed with a low key personality,
is the perfect recipe for a great music instructor.
Aspiring bass players should capitalize on his ability to play
both fluid single note lines-and this is key-his incredibly
funky bottom end. Non-bassists, never fear. He also has the solid music
theory thing down so there is something for everyone to take your musical knowledge to the next level.

Andrew is a very professional teacher. He taught me a ton about music theory. He is an excellent guitar and bass teacher. There is no one I would rather have teach me. I would highly recommend Andrew as a teacher to anyone who wants to learn how to play guitar.

I have known Andrew for a long time professionally and personally. Besides being a great friend, he is a wonderful professional musician with a knack for teaching. Being very personable, Andrew is easy to get along with. He takes the time to explain things and is very patient.

Andrew is more than a capable and patient music instructor. He is an outstanding and insightful musician himself. Not only does he listen carefully to what the student wants to learn so that he can carefully tailor the lesson to meet their needs and wants, but he cares more than most and puts his heart, soul and 110 percent effort into making sure each student reaches their goal. Andrew is reliable, knowledgeable, always professional and extremely talented.

I have never been disappointed in Andrew's ability as a musician and teacher. If you hire him for music lessons, you will not be disappointed, and you will learn more than you thought you could... especially if you practice. ;)

Set Me Up For My Career

Andrew was my first bass teacher and I think that he's still one of the best teachers I've had. I had already been playing for a few years, but I felt like I was missing some of the knowledge that all musicians should have.

Andrew was extremely patient and very knowledgable. When we were learning things I was unfamiliar with (I.e. Modes, syncopation, reading, etc.), not only did he explain these things completely, but he then showed me how to use them in the real world. He taught me effective practicing routines, helped me with my horrible left and right hand technique, and showed me that theory really isn't as scary as it sounds.

I'm now living in Nashville pursuing the whole music thing. I don't think I would have been as successful down here without Andrew's help. Loved our lessons! Thanks, dude!

Great Bass lessons for all levels

Andrew is an amazing musician and bassist. He can instruct in all components of bass playing: music theory, technique, ear training and more. I have been playing for many years and get great benefit from Andrew's lessons.

Awesome Instructor

I have been studying the bass with Andrew for just over two years with a concentration on Jazz theory. Andrew uses a step by step approach geared to my learning style - we have switched directions several times. Andrew's attention to detail and his desire for me to learn the right way is more than impressive. There have been lessons where I have not played a note but instead focused on reviewing different concepts. I'm fifty-seven years old and things don't come as easy as they use to and I really appreciate Andrew's patience and availability. I highly recommend Andrew for someone who is serious about learning to play the bass.