Introduction: Never mind about the 15 years experience, or the 25 years playing guitar, or my performance experience as a classical, jazz, and pop/rock/folk Guitarist. What sets me apart is that I try to balance the fundamental skills I feel all my students should have, with the needs and interests of the student. I try to be not just a teacher but a gentle coach trying to coax a student into progressing into a great guitarist. After each lesson I say, "Have a good week, practice every day and become a guitar genius!"
When I realize that my student learned something/ practiced something from the previous week's lesson. All my students benefit from my improved mood, when that happens.