After waiting for 73 years to try to learn how to play the accordion, I am glad that I found this instructor Jared, online. I have never touched an accordion in my life. Yesterday I had my very first lesson with him. He was in California and I in Rhode Island. Yet, it was so practical and even better than both of us personally together. Jared was pleasant and easy-going explaining and demonstrating each step so nicely and clearly. I was not too sure that a virtual lesson would be ideal but now I am convinced that this is the best way to go. If anyone wants to learn an instrument, Jared is the man to contact. It doesn't matter if you are in the same area as him or you are in Portugal or China. The whole process is so easy and simple. Don't wait as I did, just go for it.

5 star teacher - coach and mentor - Great patience for a beginner like myself - never played before but now I’m comfortable easing into lessons - he shows you why your playing and then guides you through the lessons at your own pace - he also has the latest technologies to help - like overhead screens and sheet music that you can understand- I just signed up for another discount series of 7 lessons - I never give reviews but in this case if I can help someone who us not sure were to start - he is the perfect instructor-

Jared is friendly, knowledgeable, and effective at breaking down new concepts. My first lesson was awesome because he quickly sized up my current level and was able to meet me where I am in my piano journey. I know he will be able to help me reach my goals! Looking forward to more lessons. :)

Jared is an insanely talented musician who seems to really enjoy teaching. He is good at breaking down complicated concepts and making them almost seem simple. I learned something new in every class and always left with something to work on for the following lesson. He is very open to hearing out what direction you’re interested in taking and helping you get there.

I've had three banjo teachers over the past two and a half years. Judging by Jared's performance today, he's the best of the lot. The first banjo teacher expected too much too soon, and the second one started me out with the basics, as if I had never picked up a banjo before. Jared is starting our lessons at the right stage for where I am. He's patient and explains things well. If I had started with him two and a half years ago, I'd be a decent banjo player by now. Thanks, Jared!!!!!

Jared is an awesome teacher. My son took lessons from him for about 2-1/2 years. He was always very willing to work with us if we needed to change lesson dates, reschedule, etc. My son is 17 now and really enjoyed the classes he took with Jared. If you are looking for a cello teacher, Jared is the one to choose. We recently quit the lessons as my son is 17 and has lost interest in the cello. If he decides to pick it back up, we will be contacting Jared.

My son has been taking cello lessons with Jared for almost two years and my son very much enjoys his lessons and he is learning so much. Jared keeps me informed about my son's progress and he is always encouraging my son with regard to his music. As a mom paying for lessons I can not ask for more.

I can't say enough about how fantastic of a teacher Jared is. He is constantly challenging my son and really helping him to read music ( my son has been playing the uke for a year now in school but really had just been copying what his previous teacher did instead of reading the music). Jared is extremely patient and is so thoughtful about his lesson plans, really introducing music my son is really interested in. I know we had been hesitant about doing online lessons because it sounds like such a foreign concept, but we couldn't be happier. I highly recommend Jared.

Jared is a fantastic instructor. We were a little anxious about doing online music classes, but this is amazing. Jared is very patient and obviously knows how to teach music. I was impressed how well the online lesson went. My 11 year old thinks he's the coolest!

Jared as really made a positive contribution to my son's music education. First, let me say that he is very professional in his work ethic. He is always on time, plans the lessons; and when I asked for an evaluation for how my son's lessons were progressing he gave me a well thought out and thoughtful report. My son enjoys his lessons and appreciates the way that Jared talks to him when he is giving instructions and suggestions.

I feel my money is being well spent on my son's lessons. Jared is my son's first teacher after taking a year break from the cello after a very bad year long experience with a cello teacher at a music store--where my money and son's time was totally wasted. The lesson I learned from that experience was that when looking for a teacher find one that cares about what the student is learning and their goals; rather then the teacher's resume with regard to their educational background and not really caring about the student. I feel Jared is trying to make sure that my son learns and enjoys the cello.

My son is 13 years old; and as a thirteen year old boy he sometimes needs to be reminded to stay focused and Jared speaks to him respectfully to stay on point. (I should say my son likes to think he is funny at times). My son also likes taking his lesson online.

I would definitely recommend Jared as a cello teacher.

My 15 year old son has just started lessons with Jared. Had a couple of scheduling issues and Jared was more than willing to accommodate us. My son seems to enjoy the classes with him. Wasn't sure about the online lessons at first, but it's like they are in the room with you. So works really well for us.

I took banjo lessons from Jared for about a year, and can't leave without sharing what a great teacher he is. I had only planned to take a lesson or two, to help me get started. But I learned so much from him every single time, I just couldn't stop! He's very knowledgeable, shares stories and background as well as music theory and techniques, he's friendly and fun, very professional and very patient. In short, I learned a LOT and had fun doing it, what more could you ask for?

I bought a ukulele and tried to teach myself at first but was not very successful. I got a couple of lessons as a Christmas gift and now I can actually play! Jared is a great teacher and can help you with any problems you are having even through the Skype lessons. I'm not going to lie, I was a little apprehensive about taking online lessons at first but I'm really glad I got a chance to take them with Jared, I would highly recommend it to any beginners out there!

This is our first experience with online music lessons. We choose Jared because of the reviews he received from his other students. They were not wrong! Jared is great! He is always on time. He communicates very well. He makes our daughter feel comfortable. He even took the time to write a cello piece for a current Maroon 5 song at our daughter's request. You will not be disappointed if you choose Jared.

My name is Michelle. As of right now, I have taken cello lessons with Jared about four times. He is an excellent teacher, very patient and understanding, very knowledgeable and can answer almost any questions you may have regarding the cello and music. He also works very hard to try and teach you the song you are most interested in learning which makes any session fun!

Most importantly, I am always learning something new and feel like I am always progressing with my skill on the cello.

Kudos to Jared! *5 stars*

Jared has been helping my 14-year old daughter become passionate about playing cello again. My daughter had taken years of conventional school lessons and had all but given up due to boredom and monotony. She has only had a couple of lesson from Jared but so far, so good. Even the tone in my daughter's voice regarding her cello has improved so much. She sounds excited and proud regarding playing and I am so glad!

So, Jared is a one-of-a kind person who is able to tailor his craft to you. He is observant and watches you carefully, "tuning" his coaching to exactly what you need, when you need it. He is affable and easy to learn from. As if that isn't enough, he is - hands down - an excellent musician. He is a pioneer, willing to stretch to use technology to make things work for his students. Recently we managed a Bossa duet (guitar and cello) via Skype. He is exceptional and has my highest recommendation.

I came to Jared with no knowledge of the tenor banjo at all. After a handful of lessons, I am able to make my way around the fret board and play some tunes. His knowledge of music is really impressive, and he is obviously invested in being a great teacher. I highly recommend taking lessons with Jared. You will learn!

I am really glad that i take the online classes for Ukulele with Jared. At first i wasn't sure if it's going to work out taking music class online. Turns out it really works well, as Jared is a really great teacher who is patient and well knowledgeable instructor. He's also great for accommodating my schedules. He's helped me make great progress. Strongly recommended!

I've been taking banjo lessons from Jared for almost two months. He's pleasant and professional, explains himself well, really listens when I have a question, knows a lot about music and a wide variety of instruments, and seems to be one of those people who's just born with the music in them. You can tell he's really enjoying himself. But the thing I like the most is the progress I'm making -- less than two months and I can already play several simple songs. I tried teaching myself, couldn't do it. I recommend him highly to anyone who wants to play a new instrument or improve on an existing one, he's awesome!

Perfect teacher for any level

Jared finds where you are skill wise and teaches you from there. I know some basic music theory but there are many holes in my knowledge - He is very good at figuring out exactly what I know and what I need to practice still so I feel accomplished at the end of every lesson and don't waste any time getting to know my instrument.

I highly recommend taking lessons with Jared. I'm having a blast!

good experience

Jared is a perfect teacher! He is patient, nice, accommodating and never scolds when you dont get practice in. He nicely just trys to get you back on track with what you have done at that point and moves you forward at the same time. He is interested in what you want.. moves at your speed yet pushes you a little and he genuinely listens to you when you talk. He is open and will share experiences also from his life to help you and make learning fun.
Great teacher!!

Perfect Balance

Jared has been teaching my 11 year old son Guitar and for almost 2 years now. Watching him in action and seeing how much my son loved it, inspired me to pick up the Bass Guitar and have Jared teach me as well.

Jared has a wonderful way of making the entire experience both fun and rewarding. He has a wonderful way of communicating with my son and keeps his interest while they learn.

I couldn't speak more highly of Jared and would highly recommend him as an instructor to anyone of any age, he's simply fantastic!

Excellent instructor

I had no prior musical experience and Jared is excellent at catering to my background while still pushing me with weekly exercises and songs to practice. He makes sure we cover subjects I'm interested in and works out many songs I request to learn as our lesson for the day. He has a wide range of knowledge and is super flexible with scheduling and communication. I'd recommend him to anyone wanting to learn more about their instrument and I look forward to taking more lessons from him!

Jared is the best!

I've been taking cello and ukelele lessons from Jared and I could not recommend him more highly. Not only is he incredibly patient and supportive, but he's got a fun, easy-going demeanor. He's so knowledgeable and passionate about music that he's really able to incorporate that into his lessons and tailor them to music that I'm interested in. He's very encouraging and pushes me beyond what I think I'm capable of doing. I could not be happier with my lessons. I very much recommend Jared to anybody of any age or ability.

Jared rocks

I've been studying with Jared for about half a year now and its been a really enjoyable experience. Jared sets a pace of learning that suits me very well. He's able to distill a large amount of information in a simple and easy to understand way. I appreciate that he some how knows how much to push me so that I can really put into practice what he just explained to me. I highly recommend Jared if your looking for a music teacher.

Excellent Teacher

Jarrod is very patient, easy going and a born teacher. I am very shy and self conscious, he is easy to be around so I am able to relax and learn. Jarrod knows when to change tack and how to get you to push your self a little further. He really is an excellent teacher I would not want anyone else. I would recommend to anyone. when my son is ready I want Jarrod to be his teacher.

Great!

Jared is a VERY patient teacher. I had played the cello when i was younger for a year but i hated my music teacher so i was afraid it would turn out to be the same. I was wrong because from the start he helped me select a cello and has since then been very helpful and nice.

Great Ukulele Teacher

Jared is a multi instrumentalist, and even with ukulele not being his primary instrument, he's very knowledgeable. He and I have had a lot of fun working out arrangements and he's even taken recordings I've sent him and figured out the chord progressions for me! He pushes me to learn new strumming patters and try some finger picking, but the lessons are a great balance of learning and getting better while still keeping it light.

Flexible, patient, fun teacher!

Jared came to house over the span of year to complete my lessons. I have a very erratic schedule, but Jared communicates easily and we were always able to find a good time for lessons.

I didn't really know what direction I wanted my musical education to go, and Jared was very sensitive to that. We started with basic exercises, and worked up to basic and intermediate music theory, until we reached the point where I was writing songs on my own. He even showed me a few different methods of songwriting.

All in all, I had a great time. Would def recommend!

Excellent teacher in every way possible!

Jared is extremely knowledgable about the craft of music. Therefore, when he teaches piano there is much thought
as well as patience for the student. He truly loves music and
that enthusiasm is motivational for the student. I look forward to my lessons each week.

Bass Guitar with Jared

I am a total novice to the guitar and an thoroughly enjoying my lessons with Jared. He understands my frustrations and allows me to "get it" even if it may take longer than would be expected. I started my lessons for the bass guitar with a solid week with him, 1 lesson a day for 5 days. After that I have continued with a once a week program. The bottom line for me is I wanted to do this for fun and personal entertainment value and I am certainly getting both. Jared is quite shilled and has a great easy-going attitude that is perfect for my learning curve. I would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to learn for the first time and would truly expect him to help anyone with even advanced skills. Very Pleased.

feedback

Hi,We thought Jared was good. He arrived on time, was polite and informative. I had already explained to office that we were really wanting a vocal coach and guitar in the same instructor, so we were giving Jared an opportunity. He was so nice! But not what we need. He would be good for any student considering guitar and music theory. Thanks!