Michan Walsh
Michan Walsh

Michan Walsh

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Introduction: I am a virtuoso classical guitarist. I am young, but my playing speaks for itself! I am great with students of all ages! I remember what it's like to be a beginner, so I am great at breaking things down to the fundamentals and explaining step by step how to improve, while still maintaining a sense of excitement and momentum that is essential to the student's motivation to practice on their own. For the intermediate or advanced student, I provide the technical expertise that will take their playing up a notch. Demonstrating on my own guitar, I will show them how to produce a warm, strong tremolo, and fluid scales, arpeggios, slurs, and all the other core movements required to play the most virtuosic repertoire. I specialize in the works of Bach, Scarlatti, Villa Lobos, Augustine Barrios, and the great Spanish nationalist composers. I am currently studying with the critically acclaimed Colombian guitarist Ricardo Cobo, considered one of the premier guitarists of his generation. I love seeing a student progress. Whether it's an immediate fix that happens mid lesson, or something we've been working on a few weeks, seeing the student absorb the information I give them and use it to make great music is extremely fulfilling.
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Hannah S.
Jan 3, 2019
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Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Rock • Country • Folk • Classical • Blues • Jazz • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting) • I travel to the guitar teacher • The guitar teacher travels to me

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Marc M.
Jan 25, 2017
I have known him for a couple of months now and I must say that Michan is great. One of the primary reasons I keep going back is because he's very outgoing and fun to work with. Most importantly he has been very patient with me and willing to work with pretty much anything I throw at him. He is truly passionate about his career and a few lessons with him will really help you realize some of your untapped potential. Each and every time I go to him I am left with a good, lasting impression and a unique set of goals. So if you're looking for some guitar lessons, look no further! Michan is the best and he will help get you closer to where you want to be. This is coming from someone who knew almost nothing about playing a guitar until about five months ago. I went to a couple of people before Michan but no one helped me "take off" like he did. I'm happy with my progress and I look forward to my future lessons.
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Daniel P.
Feb 22, 2017
The lesson was excellent.
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Ryan S.
Feb 22, 2017
I met Michan through a class at UNLV. Learning classical guitar was something I’ve always wanted to take up but never felt truly connected to the art. After taking a few lessons with him, I found that playing the guitar is something I want to pursue. During my lessons, Michan was professional, experienced, knowledgeable, and above all thoughtful. On my first lesson, he took the time to understand what I wanted to be able to accomplish and wanted to work with me to do it. I have continued several lessons since then and appreciate being able to show up and get feedback on things I can do to improve my technique and overall sound. I would highly recommend Michan to anyone interested in playing guitar whether a beginner such as myself, average, or advanced player.
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Andres L.
Feb 22, 2017
Michan was a really nice and patient guy when he began to teach me to play guitar. I had never attempted to learn guitar, and thought it would probably just end up being a spur of the moment new years resolution. Until Michan carved into me the passion and beauty of the art of the Spanish guitar, my only complaint is that he left Miami.