Bill and Taso are brothers. I started to take lessons for bouzouki and guitar, with both of them, 13 years ago. They did not have Elite Music Academy 13 years ago.
I still remember the half hour drives to their home where they had a mini studio set up in the basement. It had everything. We even used TAPES to record our music lessons back then. Yes Taso! I Still have them all and I'm almost scared to listen to them because I was 12-14 when they were recorded.
I was never without proper instruction. Taso always did his best to explain things. I put him through a lot having to reexplain the same topics over and over week after week. If he were to ask me about those same topics now, I can reiterate them in great detail on multiple levels. His teachings were simple and they have been ingrained in all that I do musically. Taso and Bill showed real enthusiasm and understanding when working with me and nothing has changed since then.
They both care deeply about my progress as a musician, and even now when I walk into the store for something small like picks, Bill will get off his chair and assist me personally for as long as I need him, and we'll have a long chat about everything. These guys know about service and will do anything it takes to make you, not only happy, but leave smiling. Sometimes I pop in for a laugh or two. Their good for it and its on the house. Ask Taso to tell you a joke. He always has one on hand ready to go. If he doesn't make you laugh, it will be a sad day for Toronto!
They have grown their small business idea and plan into a HUGE success from almost nothing. I wish them the very best in all of their ventures as I have from the very beginning.
I love you guys. Keep doing what you do!
Dimitri