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Andrew, StookU Team Leader
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Andrew, StookU Team Leader

Great 4.7

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Great 4.7

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Guitar Lessons

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  • 184 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Berkeley, CA

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Tj G. says, "Definitely 5/5. Less than 5 minutes of reaching out via thumbtack I received a response. I was hesitant to do online vocal training because i thought engagement will be hampered in an online platform but I am happy to be corrected on that misconception. was assigned to Connor Branson for my vocal lessons and from day 1 he is awesome. Great teaching methodology, he stayed on point with my goals (proper singing technique) and answered all my questions. I surprised myself with the improvement in my singing—even friends and family comment that my voice sounds much better. Likewise, support team is always awesome- very easy to reach out to, quick response. Rescheduling is super easy. I never once had any bad experience with the team."See more
Tj G. says, "Definitely 5/5. Less than 5 minutes of reaching out via thumbtack I received a response. I was hesitant to do online vocal training because i thought engagement will be hampered in an online platform but I am happy to be corrected on that misconception. was assigned to Connor Branson for my vocal lessons and from day 1 he is awesome. Great teaching methodology, he stayed on point with my goals (proper singing technique) and answered all my questions. I surprised myself with the improvement in my singing—even friends and family comment that my voice sounds much better. Likewise, support team is always awesome- very easy to reach out to, quick response. Rescheduling is super easy. I never once had any bad experience with the team."
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Avatar for Kevin Florian Guitar Lessons
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Kevin Florian Guitar Lessons
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Kevin Florian Guitar Lessons
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New on Thumbtack

Guitar Lessons

  • 4 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Berkeley, CA
Berkeley-based professional guitar player now accepting students! I have 20 years of teaching and performing experience, previously in Chicago, and now all over the Bay Area. I graduated with honors from the Northern Illinois University jazz guitar program, and am well-versed in rock, pop, jazz, heavy metal, blues, folk, funk, and more. Until COVID, I was on the road with the long-tenured Oakland-based Celtic Rock band Tempest, among other smaller projects, and I have a more complete resume on my website. Lessons offered in my studio in North Berkeley. Availability currently Mondays and Wednesdays. $50 per 30 minutes, $90 for an hourSee more
Berkeley-based professional guitar player now accepting students! I have 20 years of teaching and performing experience, previously in Chicago, and now all over the Bay Area. I graduated with honors from the Northern Illinois University jazz guitar program, and am well-versed in rock, pop, jazz, heavy metal, blues, folk, funk, and more. Until COVID, I was on the road with the long-tenured Oakland-based Celtic Rock band Tempest, among other smaller projects, and I have a more complete resume on my website. Lessons offered in my studio in North Berkeley. Availability currently Mondays and Wednesdays. $50 per 30 minutes, $90 for an hour
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Bradley B Stone
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Bradley B Stone

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Exceptional 5.0

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Exceptional 5.0

(44)

Guitar Lessons

  • 77 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Berkeley, CA
Joy C. says, "Brad is amazing! As a person he is easy to talk to and as a teacher he is very patient and incredibly clear. He is very knowledgeable and actively encourages students to explore and go beyond what is written in the sheet music. He always makes sure that lessons are going at a comfortable pace, and that pieces are enjoyable to listen to and learn. He is quick to point out things I need to fix, and he makes theory and techniques easy to understand and remember. I greatly appreciated his lessons and his understanding of my crazy schedule. :)"See more
Joy C. says, "Brad is amazing! As a person he is easy to talk to and as a teacher he is very patient and incredibly clear. He is very knowledgeable and actively encourages students to explore and go beyond what is written in the sheet music. He always makes sure that lessons are going at a comfortable pace, and that pieces are enjoyable to listen to and learn. He is quick to point out things I need to fix, and he makes theory and techniques easy to understand and remember. I greatly appreciated his lessons and his understanding of my crazy schedule. :)"
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Josh Icban Music
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Josh Icban Music

Exceptional 5.0

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Exceptional 5.0

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Guitar Lessons, Bass Guitar Lessons

  • 4 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Berkeley, CA
Belinda G. says, "My 14yr old son wanted to take up guitar lessons but wanted the “in person” experience which is how we met Josh. My son has learned so much in the short time he’s worked with Josh. Josh is kind and works well with young people. He’s reliable and easy to work with. He’s amazing! If you are looking for that “in person” experience-he’s your guy!"See more
Belinda G. says, "My 14yr old son wanted to take up guitar lessons but wanted the “in person” experience which is how we met Josh. My son has learned so much in the short time he’s worked with Josh. Josh is kind and works well with young people. He’s reliable and easy to work with. He’s amazing! If you are looking for that “in person” experience-he’s your guy!"
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John Kabas
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John Kabas

5.0

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5.0

(1)

Guitar Lessons

  • Serves Berkeley, CA

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Selim A. says, "I've been taking guitar lessons with John for a year, and the experience has been outstanding. John brings deep musical knowledge, technical proficiency, and patient guidance that make even challenging concepts feel accessible. Each lesson is well-structured, with a clear objective, practical technique, and repertoire that aligns with my goals. John emphasizes proper posture, tone, and rhythm, while offering thoughtful feedback and encouragement that boost confidence and progress. Beyond superb instruction, John creates a supportive and motivating learning environment that keeps practice engaging and rewarding. I highly recommend John to players at any level who want solid fundamentals, expressive playing, and a genuine love for the instrument."See more
Selim A. says, "I've been taking guitar lessons with John for a year, and the experience has been outstanding. John brings deep musical knowledge, technical proficiency, and patient guidance that make even challenging concepts feel accessible. Each lesson is well-structured, with a clear objective, practical technique, and repertoire that aligns with my goals. John emphasizes proper posture, tone, and rhythm, while offering thoughtful feedback and encouragement that boost confidence and progress. Beyond superb instruction, John creates a supportive and motivating learning environment that keeps practice engaging and rewarding. I highly recommend John to players at any level who want solid fundamentals, expressive playing, and a genuine love for the instrument."
Avatar for Organic Music Lessons
Avatar for Organic Music Lessons
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Organic Music Lessons
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Organic Music Lessons

5.0

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5.0

(4)

Guitar Lessons

  • Serves Berkeley, CA
Mae A. says, "My two kids have taken piano lessons with Marianne for the last 2-3 years and it’s been one of the best decisions made. They both have learned to read and understand music, and have a greater appreciation and respect of music as a whole now. Most of all they love going to lessons and learning with her. When my older son started taking lessons on new instruments in school, it was amazing how easy and fun it was for him because of the knowledge he already had. Can’t say enough good things about the skills and practices they’ve learned taking these lessons with Marianne."See more
Mae A. says, "My two kids have taken piano lessons with Marianne for the last 2-3 years and it’s been one of the best decisions made. They both have learned to read and understand music, and have a greater appreciation and respect of music as a whole now. Most of all they love going to lessons and learning with her. When my older son started taking lessons on new instruments in school, it was amazing how easy and fun it was for him because of the knowledge he already had. Can’t say enough good things about the skills and practices they’ve learned taking these lessons with Marianne."
Reviews for Berkeley guitar instructors on Thumbtack

From Lin G.

Paul Hutchison Studio of Music
Paul Hutchison Studio of Music
After my daughter’s first guitar teacher passed away, we were devastated and searched high and low for a new guitar teacher and ended up trying several teachers. Some teachers were technically excellent themselves, but lacked the empathy and positive encouragement to be able to teach children. Some teachers assigned many songs that were at the wrong level which just resulted in a lot of frustration. We are so forever grateful that we finally found Paul. He is the needle in the haystack, a true gem of a teacher who is not only amazingly talented and extremely versatile (just listen to his music from his website http://paulhutchison.net ) but is also an excellent teacher with decades of experience and a huge repertoire of music. What makes Paul an excellent teacher? He is so humorous and kindhearted, very inspirational and positive. I cannot emphasize how important those personality traits are in a music teacher. With the rare ability to quickly figure out my daughter’s guitar level, Paul customized the lessons to help her grow. Paul taught her music that stretched her abilities as a player in the best way possible. A brief glance at the testimonials on Paul’s website and you’ll understand how wonderful of a teacher he is. He has taught someone who eventually became the songwriter, producer and guitarist for Katy Perry and has inspired other longtime students to study music in college. An excellent teacher is someone who is compassionate, inspirational and has a love for his craft, someone who is able to challenge the student just the right amount and help the student develop to their fullest potential as a musician. Paul is all of that and our family feels very lucky to have found him! Check out Paul's Website to listen to his music and read more rave reviews :) http://paulhutchison.net
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