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About
Teaching guitar is my passion. I believe that everyone has a musical potential and I love helping people develop their musicality and I firmly believe that the saying "if you give a person a fish, you feed them for a day. But if you teach someone to fish, you feed them for a lifetime."
I put every part of me into finding the best way for my students to learn. I have over eight years experience teaching guitar in a variety of styles including rock, blues, finger-style, and classical guitar.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 79 times
Background checked
1 employee
16 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 pm - 8:00 pmMon9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
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Services offered
Music types
Band
Vocals
Guitar
Piano
Event type
Wedding reception
Wedding ceremony
Birthday party
Cocktail hour
Music genres
Pop / top 40
Rock / classic rock
Jazz / Blues
Mariachi
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
Exceptional 5.0
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Coder P.
Oct 11, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Bradley was great to work with. Since starting to play the guitar, reading music has been a struggle. After answering a plethora of my questions, a good bit of patience and guidance, Bradley has enabled me to progress in my practice and play. Thank you Bradley.
Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Acoustic • Classical • Yes, the student has an instrument • I'm flexible • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
Guitar Lessons
Joy C.
Sep 23, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
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. :)
Details: 18 - 25 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Yes, can read music staff • Acoustic • Classical • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
Guitar Lessons
Paula S.
Jan 27, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Grest teacher Patient and very well versed in classical guitar.
Details: 65 years or older • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Acoustic • Classical • Yes, the student has an instrument • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
Guitar Lessons
Scott G.
Nov 17, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
My initial music background: I have about 5 years experience with trumpet from elementary and middle school, and then a semester of steel string guitar in high school and a semester of voice in college (I’m 31 now). I also have small hands.
Review (3 months into weekly 1/2 hour online lessons): Bradley has simply been a fantastic classical guitar teacher- very understanding of your obligations/goals and knowledgeable about good classical guitar technique and pedagogy. I went in with the mindset that I would learn classical guitar from the ground up, and after 3 months I have completed Bradley’s preferred Shearer method book with the ability to read music and good practice habits.
I would say the most important things Bradley has shown me is how to practice properly, how to read and break down sheet music for better learning/playing, and correct posture/guitar fingering, in that order.
Now that I’m on the final song of Shearer’s method book, has encouraged me to consider where I’d like to go next, suggesting working towards playing more complicated classical guitar works, working on scales or music theory, or selecting some other direction of my choosing. I’m very much looking forward to continuing my lessons with Bradley.
Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Acoustic • Classical • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet) • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location
Guitar Lessons
Maria B.
May 10, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
I highly recommend Brad! Classical guitar is really a perfect style as you don’t need a band or a backing track to make nice music. Brad’s experience is evident in that he knows many methods and techniques to elevate your playing. I like the pace of the lessons - I have learned many songs yet we have gone through each song in detail. He has an easy going style in that he delivers criticisms and suggestions in a helpful and educational manner. I feel as if I improve with each lesson as he chooses songs and exercises of slightly increasing difficulty. I’ve enjoyed my lessons and intend to continue with Brad!
Details: 45 - 64 years old • 4+ yrs of formal training • Yes, can read music staff • Acoustic • Classical • No, but the student is planning to purchase an instrument • 45 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)
Guitar Lessons
Credentials
Background Check
Bradley Stone
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I charge $65 for the hour, $50 for 45 minutes, and $35 for 30 minutes.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
the first lesson is a free-trial lesson that combines evaluating my students goals and skills and from there building a curriculum with which I can foster their growth
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Bachelor's of Music from the Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory in Cleveland Ohio where I also took music pedagogy classes. in 2017 I received a Masters in Music with a concentration in Music in Education from the New England Conservatory of Music I have been teaching both adults and children for over 10 years in both private and group settings.
