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Avatar for AHMAD MAZBOUDI - A.H.M.A.D.
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AHMAD MAZBOUDI - A.H.M.A.D.
AHMAD MAZBOUDI - A.H.M.A.D.

Exceptional 5.0

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Exceptional 5.0

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Guitar Lessons

In high demand
  • 70 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves San Jose, CA
  • 70 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves San Jose, CA
Richard S. says, "Ahmad is an easy going teacher who kicks my butt at the same time. He's a stickler for the foundational elements, which is exactly what I need to take my guitar playing to the next level. He is truly interested in seeing me improve. I'm a songwriter and I need to up my game to be able to hang with co-writers who are more advanced musically, and I also have the goal to play out at writers rounds and open mics and I need to get a little more proficient for that. We're playing acoustic. We've done both Skype and in-person lessons. Highly recommended. Good location. Update: I recently joined his Guitar Mastery Apprenticeship program, and it is fantastic. Wish I joined earlier. I want to make a living out of my passion playing guitar and Ahmad said he can help. He did! 3 month into the program I am making more than $10k/month from performing and publishing songs. Next month is on pace to beat that amount! I like and appreciate Ahmad!"See more
Richard S. says, "Ahmad is an easy going teacher who kicks my butt at the same time. He's a stickler for the foundational elements, which is exactly what I need to take my guitar playing to the next level. He is truly interested in seeing me improve. I'm a songwriter and I need to up my game to be able to hang with co-writers who are more advanced musically, and I also have the goal to play out at writers rounds and open mics and I need to get a little more proficient for that. We're playing acoustic. We've done both Skype and in-person lessons. Highly recommended. Good location. Update: I recently joined his Guitar Mastery Apprenticeship program, and it is fantastic. Wish I joined earlier. I want to make a living out of my passion playing guitar and Ahmad said he can help. He did! 3 month into the program I am making more than $10k/month from performing and publishing songs. Next month is on pace to beat that amount! I like and appreciate Ahmad!"
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Sam, StookU Team Leader
Sam, StookU Team Leader

Great 4.7

(140)

Great 4.7

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  • 209 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves San Jose, CA
  • 209 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves San Jose, CA

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Heather L. says, "My daughter has been taking classes at Stook U Music for about a month, and we’ve had a great experience. They’ve been incredibly patient with her as she learns—and with me as well. When our second month started, my card was declined due to my bank issuing a new one. Instead of disrupting her lessons, they reached out to me directly and assured me that going forward they would contact me if there was ever an issue, rather than removing her from class. That level of communication and understanding really stood out. They were kind and patient throughout the entire process and even went above and beyond by helping me explore lessons for myself—offering discounts, options, and following up with zero pressure. It’s clear they genuinely care about their students and families. I highly recommend Stook U Music."See more
Heather L. says, "My daughter has been taking classes at Stook U Music for about a month, and we’ve had a great experience. They’ve been incredibly patient with her as she learns—and with me as well. When our second month started, my card was declined due to my bank issuing a new one. Instead of disrupting her lessons, they reached out to me directly and assured me that going forward they would contact me if there was ever an issue, rather than removing her from class. That level of communication and understanding really stood out. They were kind and patient throughout the entire process and even went above and beyond by helping me explore lessons for myself—offering discounts, options, and following up with zero pressure. It’s clear they genuinely care about their students and families. I highly recommend Stook U Music."
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Neil Kelly Guitar Instruction
Neil Kelly Guitar Instruction
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New on Thumbtack

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  • Serves San Jose, CA
  • Serves San Jose, CA
I offer guitar lessons for children and adults on both electric and acoustic guitar, covering jazz, rock, blues, classical, and most popular styles. With a Master of Arts degree in music specializing in jazz studies from SJSU and decades of teaching experience, I focus on building a solid musical foundation. My students learn general musicianship and note and/ or tablature, and rhythm reading, along with the core fundamentals of the instrument. I also encourage students to listen widely and choose songs they’re excited about. When you’re learning music you love, practice feels inspiring, not like a chore. Lessons are available at my home studio, or I can travel to you. If you’re ready to grow as a guitarist and musician, I’d be happy to help you get started.See more
I offer guitar lessons for children and adults on both electric and acoustic guitar, covering jazz, rock, blues, classical, and most popular styles. With a Master of Arts degree in music specializing in jazz studies from SJSU and decades of teaching experience, I focus on building a solid musical foundation. My students learn general musicianship and note and/ or tablature, and rhythm reading, along with the core fundamentals of the instrument. I also encourage students to listen widely and choose songs they’re excited about. When you’re learning music you love, practice feels inspiring, not like a chore. Lessons are available at my home studio, or I can travel to you. If you’re ready to grow as a guitarist and musician, I’d be happy to help you get started.
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Paul Hutchison Studio of Music
Paul Hutchison Studio of Music

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Exceptional 5.0

(46)

Exceptional 5.0

(46)

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  • 54 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves San Jose, CA
  • 54 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves San Jose, CA

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Harper C. says, "I have only had two lessons so far but will keep working with Paul for as long as I take lessons. He is excellent at tailoring the lesson to the student. He is kind and teaches in a very gentle way. He is a very skilled player and teacher. I’m so happy I found Paul on here!"See more
Harper C. says, "I have only had two lessons so far but will keep working with Paul for as long as I take lessons. He is excellent at tailoring the lesson to the student. He is kind and teaches in a very gentle way. He is a very skilled player and teacher. I’m so happy I found Paul on here!"
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AHMAD MAZBOUDI - A.H.M.A.D.
AHMAD MAZBOUDI - A.H.M.A.D.
I'm a 59 year old beginner student of Ahmad's for a little more than a year and half and have really enjoyed relearning a new instrument with Ahmad as my teacher. I've always wanted to learn how to play guitar since I first heard Rock and Roll in high school, but always thought my short fingers would hold me back. Ahmad has helped build my confidence in playing the guitar and I feel like I am really progressing as a guitar player. I am able to play some simple songs, jam along with a backing track and have progressed to where I am picking up new techniques much quicker. He is teaching me how to play those guitar techniques that produce sounds that look really difficult but are actually much more manageable that I ever thought. He is helping me debunk the mystery behind this great instrument! Credit to his teaching skills. He is very punctual and has been extremely flexible with me when scheduling my sessions due to my constantly changing work schedule and that I live almost 50 miles away. I have thought about finding a closer instructor to home but I really enjoy his lessons. He is very patient with me, as my old fingers don't always want to do what the music says to do! I am actually practicing more now than in the beginning due to the fact that I am more accomplished and can execute more musical techniques and have much more fun playing the guitar. Ahmad is also teaching me musical theory, which I am not very good at but getting better with his help, and learning other interesting musical facts about the guitar and music, in general. We also have some really interesting conversations about life and how to be a happier person, which makes his lessons more than just an instructional session but a fun musical adventure that I look forward to each week. I highly recommend Ahmad to any level student, as I think he has much more to offer to each student than just guitar lessons, as I have found! You may not see me playing in a stadium or on a stage, in the future, but being able to just play a song on the guitar for my envious friends and family, has been a life's dream come true! Thank you so very much for making that happen, Ahmad!
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