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Of all the methods of learning
guitar that I've seen, yours is the best. In the first lesson, you get to know the
player, their skill level, and where they want to go, and from there you start them
on the path that they want to take. You have a structured course that is adapted to
the player's strengths and weaknesses. You make sure that the student understands,
you burn the lesson in, and you actually care about the student!
— J, Kent
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I was getting so frustrated with my
playing, I thought I was going to give up guitar for good and never walk into a
music store again. I'm glad I did, because that's how I learned about you. I
made so much progress that I went out and treated myself to a genuine American Strat.
Now I can play my favorite Red Hot Chili Pepper riffs with the perfect amount of funk!
Thanks for keeping me playing!
— P, Seattle
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| Music, Not Tricks |
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I would definitely recommend you
because you actually want the student to understand the guitar and the music —
you don't just teach a few superficial tricks to placate those who have no real
desire to learn to play guitar.
— T, Bellevue
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| Structured Lesson Plans |
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Your lessons are very
structured and organized. I think the best thing is that you keep me on the lesson
and each lesson leads into the next. I am not there to just learn a few memorized
tunes and leave.
— B, Everett
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| You Remember What It's Like |
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When people get good at something,
they tend to forget how hard it was for them to learn, and it's tough to relate to
people who are just learning because you, as a player, have far surpassed them.
I think you do a good job of remembering what it was like for you when you were
learning and can relate that to your teaching.
— T, Sammamish
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| More Helpful than Anything Else |
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Your lessons helped me more than
anyone or any book ever has.
— J, Kent
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| Answers |
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Your ability to communicate the
theory of harmony as it applies to guitar is a great gift to your students. You
have always been able to answer any questions or clear up any uncertainties that
I may have had.... I wish that I could have had the same kind of insight imparted
by my saxophone and piano teachers.
— D, Seattle
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| Worth the Commute! |
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I spend so much time on my computer
at work, the last thing I want is to have to log on to get a guitar lesson! I want face
time! Some things are better done in person, and that includes learning guitar.
You know what the highest praise I can give you is? Well — you know how busy
I am, and you know how far away I live — and you're still worth the
commute!
— E, Tacoma
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| Instant Error Spotting |
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I appreciate that you have such a
wealth of experience teaching. You can spot small errors early on and correct them
before they become big problems. And you can anticipate questions that I am going
to have.
— C, Seattle
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| Relating Guitar Concepts to Prior Musical Training |
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It's great working with you because
you can so easily relate the guitar concepts you are teaching me to keyboard concepts
I am already familiar with. Thank you so much for going the extra mile in our last
guitar lesson, going back and forth between your keyboard and your guitar with my favorite
chord voicings. Your understanding of chords goes far beyond the guitar books I own
and I am really starting to see some of the guitar's unique musical possibilities.
You really know your stuff and you are fluid, responsive, and resourceful. I know I
have finally found the right teacher.
— H, Bellevue
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| Hands-On Solutions |
You have convinced me that music is
best taught in person, one-on-one, with a live teacher. For example, you were right
about adjusting my posture. I played all day yesterday and my wrist doesn't hurt
anymore. Not only that, but my fingers are finally getting stronger — it's
like everything is easier to play in the correct posture. Plus, the human connection
you provide is great for motivation and encouragement!
I'm looking forward to many more lessons with you. I can already tell I'm going to
be able to fix my timing problems using your approach, and I can't wait to play
with the guys this coming spring! Thank you, Pascal — you are a fantastic
guitar teacher!
— Y, Redmond
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| Secret Weapon |
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Pascal, I think of your lessons
as my "secret weapon." You are so talented, it stuns me sometimes that you have
the patience and enthusiasm to teach a hacker like me. To be honest, before I would
refer a friend to you, they would have to be pretty serious about learning.
— S, Renton
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| Motivation |
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Thanks for sharing your own music
goals and interests with me. It's nice to see that you're not just a teacher, but
also a player who's still excited about learning something new. When I am
practicing all the new stuff you gave me, I think about you practicing your own
new stuff, and this gives me a kick in the pants and makes me work even harder.
Somehow, thinking of you as a fellow musician who also needs to practice and learn
makes it easier for me to relate to you as a teacher. Your lessons really motivate
me to become the best I can be and force me to put my laziness aside! You always
know exactly what to cover so I come away from each guitar lesson with a big stock of
motivation for the week. Thanks!
— J, Everett
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| Patience! |
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It takes so much patience to do
your job, sitting down for an hour with a guy like me and making sure I get it right
even though I am not exactly the fastest learner. Most good guitar players don't
want to do it — too painful or boring, I guess! — and I am so glad you
are willing to. Thanks to you, my playing is finally taking off!
— P, Bothell
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| Clarity, Precision and Passion |
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Pascal, you teach with clarity,
precision, and passion. My search for the best guitar instructor in Seattle is over,
and you're the man!
— W, Newcastle
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| Popular Songs |
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I like your lessons because they
are so well organized. I also like that you use popular songs to illustrate the
concepts.
— C, Seattle
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| Discipline Helps |
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I appreciate the fact that you take
lessons, attendance, and quality seriously. It's easy for people to get interested
in things and then find excuses to slack off. I find that being expected to
practice, make appointments, and have a certain level of discipline is very
helpful.
— H, Bellevue
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| Real Progress is fun |
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When you've wasted years
floundering around as I have, it's so refreshing to start making real
progress and having lots of fun. You're really a gifted teacher and good guy.
— U, Seattle
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| Manageable Segments |
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I am glad that your lessons are targeted toward the learner's ability and are manageable segments of new material even for someone like me who has a full schedule.
— J, Renton
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| Serendipitous Healing |
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Initially I picked up the guitar on a lark. Although it was seemly at random that I found you, the adage is true, "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear". As a woman, I find your teaching style instantaneously affirming which is so refreshing. An unexpected benefit of my time spent with you has been the enriching two-fer deal with each session. I get an hour lesson for me, the absolute beginner; and, I receive ongoing music therapy for my wounded heart during my post-lesson practice. Serendipitously I have released a lot of buried emotional stuff since meeting you. Thank YOU, Pascal, for introducing me to the healing powers of music.
— C, Pacific
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| World-Class Training |
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What can I say? It's incredible
learning from someone like you who has trained with world-class guitarists. You
know a thing or two about teaching music, and for me it comes through in every
single lesson. Count on me being your student for a long time!
— D, West Seattle
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