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Riffs & Records

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About
With over 25 years of guitar-playing experience, I bring not only technical skill but real-world musical insight that beginners and intermediate players can instantly benefit from. My teaching style is patient, practical, and personalized—I meet each student at their level, whether it’s their first time picking up a guitar or they’re ready to tackle more advanced riffs and techniques. I focus on making guitar fun and accessible, not intimidating. I break down complex concepts into simple, digestible lessons and help students build a solid foundation with rhythm, chords, tone, and technique. You’ll learn the “why” behind the notes—not just memorize them. Whether you want to strum your first song, jam with friends, or dive deeper into songwriting and soloing, I’ll help you get there with encouragement, accountability, and a few good laughs along the way. Hope to Rock with you, Mike
Overview

Hired 8 times

Background checked

1 employee

2 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Credit card, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Services offered

Guitar type

Acoustic

Electric

Interested musical styles

Rock

Blues

Work location

My customers travel to me

I work remotely (phone or internet)

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and value.

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Gabriel W.

Oct 14, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

My daughter just started lessons with Mike but I can already tell she will have fun learning. I appreciate his patience and immediately recognized his ability to connect. Looking forward to seeing her progress and grow with her new passion and new guitar instructor.

Details: 10 - 13 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • No, cannot read music • Electric • Rock • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet)

Guitar Lessons
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Tash F.

Aug 28, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

My son really enjoyed how fun and patient he was. He made him feel excited about learning. Listening to how attentive he was and how much praise he gave my son when he accomplished something was amazing to witness. Looking forward to seeing more of their magic.

Details: 6 - 9 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • I'm flexible • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

Guitar Lessons
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Mathias K.

Aug 22, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Incredibly knowledgeable and helpful for helping me who’s never held and instrument before. Can recommend to anyone 10/10

Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Electric • Rock • Yes, the student has an instrument • I'm flexible • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet)

Riffs & Records's reply
You're the man Mat, thanks!
Guitar Lessons
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Brett M.

Jul 24, 2025

Learning Rock guitar had always been a dream of mine, Mike at Riffs & Records really showed me how to dust off my old guitar, get good strings and a electric guitar tone im obsessed with! He truly made playing feel fun again and not a chore. Great coach.
Riffs & Records's reply
Thank you Brett, you've learned so fast!
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Eileen T.

Sep 13, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

My son had a great experience with him. Would recommend

Details: 14 - 17 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Rock • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Guitar Lessons
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Michael Breslauer

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