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About
I love having the opportunity to assist people with their growth and development, seeing a person realize the potential they have is truly a gift. Sometimes clients are pursuing a lifelong dream to play music and think they may be chasing a foolish dream. I can assure everyone that no dream is foolish! In fact you would not have the dreams you have if you were not fully capable of their physical manifestation. Once a client has made a decision to try, I then am privileged to introduce them to the "DOING" which completely eradicates trying. Each and every student become a functional musician primarily because I see them that way, I treat them that way, I speak to them that way with proper terminology and patiently assist them in discovering and putting to use their own personal empowerment. Selflessly serving the needs of people no matter what that may entail is an absolute privilege and assisting clients with their journey of self cultivation always leaves me speechless and in a state of humility.
Overview
Hired 42 times
Background checked
1 employee
32 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, and Zelle.
Services offered
Interested musical styles
Rock
Blues
Classical
Country
Work location
My customers travel to me
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Clay H.
Nov 19, 2014
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Hired on Thumbtack
Let me compare taking bassguitarlessons with Michael, to trying to learn on my own. Simply put, it's like night and day. Trying to teach myself was a lesson in futility--I didn't know where to start. In just a couple months' worth of lessons with Michael, I've learned more quickly than I thought would have been realistic. Michael knows his stuff. He is very good at tailoring his lessons to each student's goals, in order to get the most out of the student in the least amount of time. More importantly than that, however, Michael keeps his lessons and the learning environment very open, encouraging, and non-judgmental. He offers personal insights on theory, as well as life in general at times, which makes lesson time much more fun and interesting. I would highly recommend Michael to anyone who is looking for quality instruction!
Best Guitar Lessons's reply
Hi Clay, Thanks for the great review! I appreciate the opportunity to reveal the many pathways of musical exploration for your development as well as challenging my own skills to prove their usefulness and validity! Thanks again!!
Guitar Lessons
Tony D.
Apr 27, 2013
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Hired on Thumbtack
I have been going to Michael for about 2 months. I am 54 and since I was a teen-ager, have always wanted to learn how to play the guitar. I came to Mike, very nervous and not knowing what to expect. He put me at ease right away, and has done wonders with me. He knows how fast or slow to go with me. He personalizes each lesson with me. He knows how far to push me and knows when to back off. We have a great time together not only with his teaching me how to play, but just talking about life also. He is a great teacher, and when my Grand-Daughter gets older, he will be teaching her also. Thanks Mike for helping make my dream come true on learning how to play.
Tony D
Best Guitar Lessons's reply
Hey Tony, Thanks for your review, The Best to you and yours Always!!
Guitar Lessons
Lana B.
Sep 12, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
I began classical guitarlessons over a year ago and Michael has taught me more about music than I ever expected to learn. I enjoy my lessons bi weekly and have even begun taking drum lessons with Michael
Guitar Lessons (for adults)
Allen R.
Jul 30, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
I've only taken two lessons but I like Michael's very obvious and abundant knowledge, his patience, his personally prepared learning materials, and mostly his sincere enthusiasm. I have been playing guitar for over 45 years and he has already showed me NUMEROUS ways to improve and my own motivation has been reinvigorated. I like that. He's a great guy too. I wholeheartedly recommend him for guitarlessons.
Best Guitar Lessons's reply
Hi Allen, Thank you for an excellent review! I hope to be of service in straightening your path to your personal target! The Best to you always, in all ways!!
Guitar Lessons (for adults)
Brian C.
Nov 1, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
Just started taking lessons with Mike. He is a great instructor. Soon I will be the greatest guitarist in my house, thanks to Mike. Seriously, you won't find a better instructor in Arizona!
Guitar Lessons (for adults)
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Background Check
Michael Singer
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
The client’s development comes first! I am very flexible with my most precious asset, my time.
Communication between the client and me is very important to a healthy relationship.
A healthy relationship merits going above and beyond the call of duty. The money I am paid is secondary to the development of the client and when possible or necessary additional time is added on to the specified lesson time at my discretion especially when the student has shown that extra time will not be wasted! I go the extra mile for each client!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I do a personal assessment of current skills and knowledge as well as the students goals and aspirations. Because I am a Luthier, the students instrument also receives an inspection to determine if it will function properly, or be a hindrance to their studies. If needed I help the student shop for a new or used instrument volunteering my time at no additional charge. Finally I develop a plan that will meet the students needs efficiently to build their personal musical empowerment.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
My best training has been 42 years of personal study. My College Degree was included in that period of time and provided very good stimulation with a pretty piece of paper. My own choices and work ethic earned me a highly advanced level of skills as well as the ability to quickly and efficiently communicate the finest of details for any study to the student. I also hold a trade school Degree and am a certified Luthier. I have in depth study in Percussion, Vocal study and Training, Piano, Electronic Music and Computer Literacy for Musicians. I also am fluent in many stringed instruments including but not limited to Lap Steel, Classical Guitar,12 String Guitar, Bass Guitar, Acoustic and Electric Guitar. I am very experienced in many musical styles also and can easily work with any style that is introduced to me by a student, although that is a rarity.
