| "I have been taking classical-guitar lesson with Dan Larson since early February, 2008. As I had played the guitar on and off before, mostly on my own, there was much to learn and, also, to unlearn in my playing. Under Dan's guidance, my technique has much improved and my confidence as player has increased. Dan is an excellent teacher, patient, methodical, and systematic, fully capable of both showing and explaining the many difficulties I have encountered so far." -- Omer Hadžiselimoviæ
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| "I bought my guitar, a Taylor Big Baby LH, in February 08' and set out to find instruction. This is the 3rd time in my life (I'm 39) I've tried to learn guitar and it is the last time I'll "try", this time it will be done. Not only did I find the right guitar for me because I'm left handed and the Taylor sound so sweet, but I also found an amazing instructor in Dan Larson. The most important elements of instructing are patience, skills and the intelligence to speak at the level of the listener. This type of instruction is also a very personal relationship because of the 1 on 1 interaction usually in very close quarters. I have had substitute teacher a couple of times and it was a waste of my time. When an instructor walks in and can only speak to me in advance music theory, it does not do me any good, they're just stoking their ego at my expense. Dan has the patience of a saint with me, he can talk to me at my level of understanding. That is the only effective way to teach and Dan is a natural. Dan is very easy going and very knowledgeable in his trade and can get along with anyone, and that's why I keep going back. Even when I had a 4-6 week lay-off for surgery, I went right back to Dan when I healed instead of looking for a better "deal" at a different shop. When you find someone with the traits and skills of Dan you don't give it up. I will stay with Dan as my instructor and will continue to be loyal to my Maestro." -- Jeff Pitt |
| "I started playing guitar less than a year ago and it was a struggle. What can I say, it's been almost 10 months and I am still playing guitar. Dan taught me a lot and encouraged me to keep playing. I will keep taking guitar lessons with Dan until I feel confident I can do the rest on my own. Also, his guitar skills are pretty amazing!" -- Emiliusz
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