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Learn Guitar PDX

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While some guitar teachers take a "one-size-fits-all" approach, I create custom lesson plans for each of my students. That way, they learn the things they want to learn, without missing out on important fundamentals. I really love seeing my students grow into great musicians. That look of excitement on their faces when they master a tricky riff or finally "get" music theory is the best.
Overview

Hired 10 times

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1 employee

14 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, Square cash app, and Venmo.

Services offered
Interested musical styles

Rock

Blues

Country

Folk

Work location

My customers travel to me

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Devon C.

Jun 15, 2015

Hired on Thumbtack

Learning from rick has been great. As a beginner adult with a full time job life can get busy. Rick helps me to stay on track and motivates me to keep learning. He attentive and detailed. I look forward to my weekly lessons. It's worth the drive across town. Thanks rick!
Learn Guitar PDX's reply
Devon, thanks for the review! You're really coming along nicely on the guitar, and I enjoy having you as a student! See you soon!
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Past Customer

Aug 24, 2020

From Google

Rick is a great guitar teacher! He is positive and encouraging. Also, prompt and organized. My 12 year old son is learning to read music and has made great progress as a beginner, we highly recommend Rick!
Learn Guitar PDX's reply
Liza, thank you so much for the review. A. is such a joy to teach, and he just keeps getting better. What a great kid!
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Past Customer

Aug 15, 2020

From Google

After reading all the other glowing reviews that Rick has received over the years/months/weeks, I can personally vouch for them. Whether you're an adult picking up a guitar for the first time or already an intermediate or advanced student, Rick's combination of knowledge, ability and patience will elevate your playing - No doubt!Even with my questionable musical talent, I feel and hear myself getting better with each lesson. Whether its reminding me to play closer to the frets or demonstrating how to put some swing into the alternate picking exercises, Rick has elevated my playing. He can do the same for you no matter your age.So if you're in the Portland area, heck, with the pandemic - anywhere with an internet connection, you owe it to yourself to check out Learn Guitar PDX if you want to further your guitar journey!
Learn Guitar PDX's reply
Jeff, thanks so much for the review! It's a pleasure to have you as a student. Keep up the good work!
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Past Customer

Aug 16, 2020

From Google

My 8 yr old had been playing guitar for two years prior to meeting Rick. Her skills and enthusiasm for playing has skyrocketed. She explained to me that "Rick teaches in a way that is easy for me to understand." He's patient and funny, my daughter adores him. We can't recommend him enough.
Learn Guitar PDX's reply
Thanks for much for the review. A. is such a fun kid, and I really enjoy seeing her progress!
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Past Customer

Aug 3, 2020

From Google

I'd like to say that Rick is an amazing musician and teacher.It's been ~1 year that I've taken lessons with him and I have to highlight a few things:- He has demonstrated deep knowledge in music ( theory, technique, song writing, msuic production) and if there is something he hasn't mastered he lets you know (but he certainly knows a lot)- His lessons are based on the student's goals. Since day 1 he asks you what do you want to get from the lessons so he can guide you and set clear objectives that will target those goals .- He is extremely patient. It doesn't matter for how long I was stuck in an exercise or how long it took me to understand something, he takes a step back and explains you as many times as needed with the same patience as he did the first time.- His passion for teaching and music, you can see how much he enjoys doing this and certainly transmits that energy to his students. At least this happens to me.I would strongly recommend anyone interested in guitar to take lessons with Rick, it doesn't really matter if you're a beginner or advanced, there are plenty of things to be learned from him.
Learn Guitar PDX's reply
Fabian, thank you so much for the review! Stay awesome!
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