Context: I am a female student taking beginner classical guitar and intermediate music theory lessons with Evan Summary: Evan is an exceptional instructor who demonstrates profound passion for guitar, music, and teaching. In just four lessons, I acquired more knowledge than I did during three months of instruction with a local teacher. I wholeheartedly recommend his services Details: Guitar lessons: Evan provides meticulous instruction on technique, encompassing left and right-hand training, posture, and nail care for optimal tone production. Our lessons incorporate extensive scales and arpeggios to enhance both technique and musicality. I appreciate Evan's encouragement to explore diverse musical genres. He consistently provides challenging objectives and a clear action plan for my guitar development. Despite the limited number of lessons, I feel significantly more confident in my comprehension of the classical guitar and the fretboard. Music theory: Evan challenges me to advance to more intermediate levels, leveraging my prior experience with other instruments and orchestral performance. He emphasizes the practical application of theory in addition to theoretical concepts. The lessons have been engaging, informative, and have undeniably elevated my musicianship. Setting: The teaching environment is meticulously clean, well-lit,and well equipped. Initially, I was apprehensive about going to an unfamiliar location to meet a strange man from the internet; however, Evan promptly established a relaxed, secure and welcoming atmosphere. Other: Evan stands out as the most organised and responsive professional musician I have ever met, a truly rare combination of traits!

Affable and knowledgeable, excellent in multi styles, happy to recommend him to you

Evan has been an enthusiastic and dynamic musician, able to think on-the-fly and adapt accordingly. He is passionate, an excellent communicator and always looking for ways to develop. Evan has a great can-do attitude and is also happy to speak out when necessary, looking for ways to help solve problems. I am certain he will be a great addition to any team.