What the Students are Saying
David Holt:
"Joe has that rare ability to play tastefully and musically on anything he picks up. I love to hear him play slide guitar... he can make it sing" - David Holt, banjo and slide guitarist with Doc Watson, recording artist, four-time Grammy winner and host of NPR's "Riverwalk."
Kyle M:
"Studying with Joe is the difference between being given a fish and learning to fish. Joe has made music theory and technique accessible to me and given me the tools and understanding to really advance." - Kyle M.
Dan Keller:
"Joe has the ability to have fun and teach effectively. He inspires creativity by not conforming to any one method. He has the knowledge to teach you what you want to learn and has the patience to let you develop as a unique musician." - Dan Keller, jazz guitarist
KC Ray:
“I can't recommend Joe enough. He may not tell you what you want to hear, but he will tell you what you need to hear. He's studied under some of the best guitar players on the planet and has the unique ability to make this knowledge accessible to beginners through advanced. I won't say it has been easy, but it has been richly rewarding." - K.C. Ray
Dr. Alice:
"Joe persuaded me to buy my son an electric guitar when he was 14. After less than a year of lessons, he was playing gigs in a rock band. Now my garage is the band headquarters and my son stays out all night playing music, making so much money that he doesn't think he needs a real job ...and he's 18 years old. Thanks a lot, Joe." - Dr. Alice, concerned parent
Bill Cogswell:
"Joe challenged me to do what he knew I was capable of but hesitant to try." Bill Cogswell, songwriter, performer, fingerstyle virtuoso