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| - I guess I'm a "music person," but never felt like I found the "right" instrument for me. I've always seen the guitar as this mystical object that I would never be able to play well. It has six strings, a thousand lines, and way too many people who play it. Like, I've seen 4-year-olds on YouTube who play guitar better than I ever will. So I decided to put that dream on the backburner.
I stumbled upon Micah by accident, searching online for vocal coaches, and found his site. I was impressed - this guy looked like he really loved his job and his instrument. Within a few hours, I was convinced that I needed to meet him and see what it was all about.
I first contacted Micah to not even set up a lesson, but ask him about guitars in general. Any teacher could have said, "Sorry, that's not what I'm here for, go to a music store" - but he didn't. Instead, he invited me to his studio to discuss the different kinds of guitars, styles of playing, and what I might like to get started with. He took time out of his day to make sure I was confident about what I wanted, and then went the extra mile, helping me with the purchasing process itself. From the first day, he went above and beyond my expectations. I signed up for lessons without hesitation.
As it turns out, Micah is one of the friendliest, funniest, most genuinely kind people I've met. He's patient and has an amazingly intuitive teaching style that will suit anyone, whether you've been playing for years or have never picked up an instrument in your life. He starts with the basics while keeping them relevant and interesting so you don't want to shoot yourself, and cares about your goals and personal style. He'll adapt to your unique needs and what you want to get out of your lessons.
I've had several music teachers throughout the years while learning various instruments, and none of them have come close to Micah regarding passion, personality, and quality. Right away, you can tell he's a great person with his heart in the right place and a true love for music and teaching, and it makes all the difference.
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