Tom R. says, "I have been under Mr. Lanthiers tutelage for approximately 18 months. During this time, the breadth and depth of subject matters covered and learned has far exceeded my initial expectations. I went in wanting a better understanding of music theory and mastery of more difficult playing techniques. I came out with far more than I anticipated in terms of a technical skillset and a repertoire of songs. The methods Mr. Lanthier uses to teach varies with each students skill level, learning preferences, and musical proficiency. Having previously taken lessons, I immediately delved into learning songs that I found interesting. As I played more of these songs, I noticed I had an increased appetite for complexity and layering. Mr. Lanthier supported this desire and thus far I have learned songs that have varied from blues to folk to metal. From a teaching standpoint, Mr. Lanthier is always supportive of his students desires and needs to grow as musicians. These focuses include but are not limited to; skill/dexterity-enhancing exercises, ear training, and song arrangement/dissection. Additionally, he remains very flexible with his schedule if you have a sporadic duty/work schedule (with ample notice, of course). If you have the desire to know why something works or if you just want to know how to play it, Mr. Lanthier is the man for the job. "See more
