
Steven E.

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Beginner, Intermediate, AdvancedAbout Steven E.
Steve is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, pianist, and record producer. He currently is a music director at his local church and holds a degree from one of the best contemporary music schools. At GIT he had an opportunity to study and play with some of the best musicians in the world. Steve is an educator giving music lessons all over the country for beginners to professional musicians.
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Great first lesson with Steve. Really helps you learn not only the theory of singing, but also how to work with the voice you have and learn the songs you love. Looking forward to future lessons.

Super-helpful. Professional, knowledgeable, zeroes in on what you need to develop and gives you good advice on how to develop it.

My 10 year old beginner has been taking lessons from Mr. Ettling for a couple of months. We are always amazed at the progress he makes each week. Mr. Ettling great at assessing where a child's skills are, and how much more progress to ask for between lessons. He listens well to my son's interests also. We are very happy!

Steve does an amazing job of simplifying the guitar and making it a practical learning experience no matter what your skill level is! Great guitar player and teacher.

good lessons

Great first lesson, after trying to learn on my own and lost in the fog Steve has me on track focusing on developing my skills

I really enjoyed working with Steve at my first lesson. He has a vast amount of knowledge and is willing to work with me at my level, not his.

One of the best guitarist and person I know, I’ve bine a student of his for 4 years and have improved greatly ever since. He’s bine a great guide in learning music theory, soloing, and vocal practices while also allowing me to learn songs I enjoy, and teach me skills I wish to learn to become the type of guitarist I want to be. He’s a great teacher and friend who I would highly recommend to people wanting to learn to play and appreciate guitar and music.

Steve is an amazing guitar teacher. And great musician. Couldn't ask for a better option.


Steven has been an amazing teacher over the past year. My son took lessons from him for just a few months before I decided that this is the kind of guy I could start learning guitar from as well. He gives me focused goals and customizes the teaching content to exactly what I need to continue learning.

Great introduction to the lesson plan and great guy all around. He got an understanding of my skill level and is working well with me! I’m excited for more lessons with Steve.

Great first lesson. I am an older student who was nervous about taking up an instrument. Steve took the time to listen to my concerns and desires and catered to my skills making the lesson both informative to my learning and exciting by showing me I COULD play a song. I think Steve has a knack for this and it will benefit me in my aspirations to play in front of other players.

very helpful and understanding looking forward to more!

My 14 year old daughter has loved having Steven as her piano teacher so much so in fact that she also wanted to try voice as well (even with her anxiety!). Her overall confidence and skills in playing have increased tremendously which she is thrilled with. We purchased packages of 5 at a time and we were happy with Steven's instruction in my home in Katy.

Steven is very personable and put my 13 daughter at ease very quickly. She was excited to start piano lessons and was very encouraged after her first lesson — so encouraged in fact that I’m glad we have purchased 5 lessons already! And she has been enjoying the practice as well!

Our 6 1/2 yr old grandson is so shy he wouldn’t talk to Steve but Steve figured out a way to work with him anyway & grandson was very happy!!

Stephen is an excellent teacher. My child has enjoyed taking guitar with Stephen much more than the previous guitar teacher. The advancement in skill of my child in the past year has been tremendous. I highly recommend Stephen especially for Christian parents who maybe looking for an awesome Christian guitar teacher.

I found Steven to be very knowledgeable in singing and guitar-playing. Highly recommended!

Steven has been working with my daughter in piano and singing. The first lesson he discussed with her what she'd like to achieve, and they set goals for them to work towards, which I love. My daughter really enjoy's working with Steven and practicing piano is no longer a chore for her. He's teaching style is a great fit for her, and in 4 weeks she's learned more from Steven than she has from other instructors we've had. I have no trouble recommending Steven.

I would like to say Steven was an amazing piano teacher for my 5 year old and he really was able to teach him a lot of the basics and some neat tunes. He is great with kids and with my child being 5 and needing a lot of patience it was really a breeze for Steven to teach and keep his attention during the lesson. He is definitely a natural at what he does! I am very satisfied with Steven and his style of teaching. He is a well deserved five star rating and I can not wait till my son gets to start guitar lessons with him in the future.

Steven is an awesome teacher. He is extremely knowledgeable and will have you playing actual songs in record time! He also adjusts to your learning style to make learning the instrument easier. I recommend Steven to aspiring piano players of all ages and abilities!

First lesson was great. My wife and I like where it is headed. I think we will benefit from Steven's style.

He's great..point me some basic stuff but already send me homework to practice. I being in guitar classes long time ago when I was a kid(now 38yrs) when got bored with more paperwork then practice and never went back, but Steve give me the basics and now already practicing. Very patience and knowledge. Looking forward to keep it up for good now!

Steve is an awesome teacher and very patient. He has a vast knowledge of music theory and is great at figuring out a difficult piece. He is also extremely patient and calm, all characteristics of a good teacher.

Steve is unreal. I know I made the right choice picking him to be my teacher

Steve is terrific. His lesson plans teach the fundamental skills while keeping my son interested with relevant music. My son loves to practice and looks forward to seeing Steve. My musical career was ruined early on with intense study of music theory. Instead, my son is learning to express his love music by playing. The theory can come along later when he's older and his love of playing and skills are well established.
Highly recommend lessons with Steve.
Ron

Steven is a very knowledgeable instructor with piano and music theory. He was very patient, allowed me to pick my own music, and very accommodating with my schedule. I would recommend Steven to anyone looking for a personable and knowledge instructor!

Steven was kind, considerate (seriously listened to my guitar goals and concerns), very knowledgeable about music and the guitar. I am glad I met and chose him.

I've been working with Steve for a little over a year now and my knowledge of the guitar has increased a lot as has my overall music knowledge. Steve is great to work with and has helped my playing a lot.
Highly Recommended!

I would like to thank Steven very much for his Piano Lessons.
I am very pleased with Steven, he has been very patient with me, especially because I am Dyslexic......Dyslexia is a reading disorder, but i see, and feel it interfering also with my piano lessons!!
I would recommend him to my family & friends...
Thanks again!!

Steve sets a high professional standard for what he does. Lessons are flexible and fun which makes progress fast. I give my highest recommendation to someone considering his services.
Dylan likes taking ppiano lessons from Steve.he is learning and practices on his own.very satisfied
We are pleased with Steve. Dylan is very attentive during the lesson and practices on his own. As long as Dylan is interested in continuing we will
Thank you so much for the lessons, i believe Anthony is learning alot from eveything you are teaching him. He's really excited about his lessons and practices daily.
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Director of Music
Jul 2013 - PresentCrossPoint Community Church
Music director, lead sing, guitar, and piano. Direct band.
Education
Guitar performance
Sep 2006 - Sep 2010MI
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Certifications
Piano/ Voice performance
Jul 2008MI
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