Reviews

[one-half-first] [arve url="https://vimeo.com/565436479" /] [/one-half-first] [one-half]"There's constant attention towards your playing - it's easier than going online - with the teacher with me, they can tell me what I need to work on... I love the attitude all the teachers have towards teaching - they're really friendly and always wanting to help... Taking lessons is way better than just trying to learn off YouTube - I know a lot of self-taught guitarists who've been playing for years and they're still at a beginner level."[/one-half]

[one-half-first] [arve url="https://vimeo.com/337183286" /] [/one-half-first] [one-half]"I knew other people who’ve been at AGS for a while and who had been very happy with the teachers, tutoring etc. It’s a very enjoyable, relaxed atmosphere but with a structured teaching approach, which is wonderful. I can now listen to a song, work things out and play along. I’ve got a better understanding of how songs are made up, how chord progressions work, what key the song is in. When I pick up the guitar at home now, I can play things that sound good, that I was never able to do before."[/one-half]

[one-half-first] [arve url="https://vimeo.com/490506378" /] [/one-half-first] [one-half]"I wanted something that was more structured (than previous lessons) and that had a good balance. Now I can actually understand what I’m playing… and understand the piece of music, which I couldn’t do before… Getting up onstage and playing the songs you want to play is great!"[/one-half]

[one-half-first][arve url="https://vimeo.com/334092595" /][/one-half-first] [one-half]"I was learning mainly from YouTube and my playing wasn’t really going anywhere. The lessons are really well structured at AGS … during the Jam session I can use what I learnt in the class and apply it - I enjoy that the most. I thought I couldn’t improvise but I feel very comfortable now (after 6 months), and more confident, and that has improved my playing a lot."[/one-half]

[one-half-first] [arve url="https://vimeo.com/479673898" /] [/one-half-first] [one-half] "{Having lessons at AGS has} helped me discover different ways to learn about music - you learn about theory, you learn about different styles of playing, different genres of music. The thing I like most is that it has structured sections, so that we can focus on for example fingerstyle playing, and then we’ll go into chords and goals so we can focus on our own things. I’ve been able to write songs, play along with friends, get together and just jam, play something I’ve learnt in class, which is always fun." [/one-half]

[one-half-first] [arve url="https://vimeo.com/234934573" /] [/one-half-first] [one-half]"I feel I’ve learnt more here in the past 3 months than I have in the last 5 years. The nice thing for me is I feel like it sticks, and I don’t feel like I’ve learnt it and it’s just “gone”. My playing has dramatically improved, along with my confidence in what I’m playing. My wife will attest to the fact that she thinks my playing is a lot more fluid and makes more sense 🙂 It feels like a safe place to learn and a good place to learn. It’s better than any teacher I’ve experienced before."[/one-half]

[one-half-first][arve url="https://vimeo.com/324880413" /][/one-half-first] [one-half]"I think for me it was a whole new experience because it actually made me want to go home and practise and learn, rather than coming to lessons just for the sake of commitment… Learning jazz opened me up to being more fluid and being able to convey what I want to say musically, like a conversation. It opened my eyes and my ears to a lot of things… If you are self-taught and you rely on that, there are a lot of patches that need to be fixed and I think it’s good to have someone guide you through."[/one-half]

[one-half-first][arve url="https://vimeo.com/193296200" /][/one-half-first] [one-half]"My son started at the School first - I’d been playing on my own for years without really getting anywhere and when I saw his progress, I wanted to be a part of it! I had other teachers previously, but I wasn’t making any progress - I never got to a point where I had anything polished enough to perform. At AGS I’ve developed self-discipline and confidence and I now have tunes I can play for friends and family. To be able to pick up a beautiful instrument and play it half-decently is hugely rewarding!"[/one-half]

[one-half-first][arve url="https://vimeo.com/326428755" /][/one-half-first][one-half]"It’s a lot easier when there’s someone there helping you along. If you do it by yourself it’s easy to get side-tracked and do stuff that isn’t really relevant - you end up just learning songs and not actually how to properly play… [The lessons are] really designed for what I want to do and it’s the best thing for me to be able to get better - it’s not just something out of a book, it’s something that’s designed specifically for you and it’s much more interesting that way. [I benefit from] being able to talk to someone who really knows what they’re talking about and being able to get some insight into what to do and they can help you along - the teachers don’t just say exactly what to do, they will help you to try and figure it out yourself, which is good as it means you can figure stuff out on your own."[/one-half]

[one-half-first][arve url="https://vimeo.com/248076685" /][/one-half-first] [one-half]I’m largely self-taught since I was 13/14 and felt I’d reached a bit of a “flat spot”, I needed something to push me along further. "It might sound funny from someone who’s played guitar for many years but the lessons have given me confidence to move outside my comfort zone .. confidence to do more and understand more about what you can do with this thing... It’s just a great environment at the School."[/one-half]

[one-half-first][arve url="https://vimeo.com/325071556" /][/one-half-first] [one-half]"I honestly thought that I was too old to go back to school - I was so wrong. I’ve enjoyed every moment, and all I can say is that if you’re thinking of learning guitar you’ve got to come to AGS. The teachers have always had a “you can do it” attitude where sometimes I’ve felt “I can’t do this” and they’ve worked me through it and been right every time. The teachers here have taken me from having no idea to reading music and playing songs successfully and it’s been a throughly enjoyable learning curve for me."[/one-half]

[one-half-first][arve url="https://vimeo.com/326704770" /][/one-half-first] [one-half]"You can always look stuff up on YouTube … but when you do lessons you’re put on a pathway and you stick to that pathway, instead of just learning this and this… You constantly get rewarded by what you’re learning; sometimes you are pushed in your lessons (in a good way) and it’s really rewarding."[/one-half]

[one-half-first][arve url="https://vimeo.com/282235249" /][/one-half-first] [one-half]"I decided to take lessons as it was something I’ve wanted to do for years. I read different things about people who had tried self-teaching and never got anywhere and I thought no, I want to do it right, I want a good teacher - and so I found Auckland Guitar School! The teachers are super encouraging… they have so much patience. It’s something that has become a part of my life!"[/one-half]

[one-half-first][arve url="https://vimeo.com/270937574" /][/one-half-first][one-half]"I just wanted to go in, have a course set out, know that the exercises would nail what I wanted to learn, and know that each week it would build up and consolidate. It’s amazing the amount of progress I’ve made (in 2 months of lessons) - before this I was kind of afraid to pick up the guitar… but here, you build your confidence really quickly, and it’s just so enjoyable. The thing I enjoy the most is that you’re with actual human beings, not just stuck in front of a computer trying to watch YouTube. The teacher is right there for immediate feedback, for immediate advice, for tips. They’re all trained really well, and they’re friendly and encouraging. A lot of people have had teachers where it just didn’t work out for them - I would say here, it’s just very different."[/one-half]

[one-half-first][arve url="https://vimeo.com/284636389" /][/one-half-first] [one-half]"I decided to come here because it looked really professional and was what I was looking for. I feel like I get a lot of time with the teacher giving me tips and techniques to help with my playing. I just feel like I’ve become better at playing the guitar, just all round. You learn things right down to the core. There are some teachers who will only teach you how to play the song and that’s kind of it but here they teach you techniques that go along with the song and I feel like that really helps."[/one-half]

[one-half-first][/one-half-first][one-half]"Joining Auckland Guitar School nine months ago is one of the best things I've done. I had tried to learn guitar previously through books/DVDs, online lessons and a few teachers. Although I had gained some basic guitar skills, I lacked confidence, felt stuck in my learning, and frustrated that I still couldn't really play anything well. My weekly lessons at AGS have transformed my guitar learning. I am learning material that feels right for me, at a manageable pace and level of challenge. I am making progress in lots of areas - soloing, improvising, rhythm and theory. Thanks to AGS, the bits and pieces of musical knowledge I learned in the past are now coming together and making sense. I feel inspired, focused, and highly motivated to practice. The lessons are well structured and thoughtfully delivered by outstanding teachers. Each lesson builds upon the last, cleverly reinforcing knowledge and techniques. In the process, I am learning lots of fantastic songs which is a lot of fun!" (Belinda Griffiths)[/one-half]

[one-half-first][arve url="https://vimeo.com/173412117" /][/one-half-first][one-half]“I’m learning so much every week and I find that inspires me to pick the guitar up any chance I get… The constant feedback and encouragement, and tips and advice – I just find it invaluable, and find myself soaking it up, just loving it… I really look forward to the band sessions every month. They’re so much fun, and it makes you feel just a little bit like a musician :-)… My playing has progressed so fast compared to what I could possibly have learnt by surfing YouTube or trying to figure out somebody’s interpretation on Tabs.”   [/one-half]

[one-half-first][arve url="https://vimeo.com/194310528" /][/one-half-first][one-half]“I’ve learnt more in less than 12 months with Dylan than 7 years of lessons when I was a teenager – it’s fabulous. The pace of learning is excellent – I feel pushed in a positive way – challenged, but not that I can’t cope with it. I didn’t realise how much I could achieve. Having lessons motivates me to practice, and now I’ve got to the point where I’m completely addicted to practising and I can’t stop practising. I’m inspired to play and see a future where I’m a really competent musician. It’s not just the weekly lessons it’s the whole offering – it’s almost like being part of a family of musicians. You’ll feel like you’re part of something… obviously, all teachers are not created equal.” [/one-half]

[one-half-first][arve url="https://vimeo.com/235666018" /][/one-half-first] [one-half]"The good thing about having “real” lessons is that you can have your technique assessed and adjusted and learn to do things correctly, whereas with online lessons you’re just hoping you’ve got it right. Taking lessons at the School… my playing is just completely different from before. I’ve learnt to play properly, you learn the right way to do stuff so you don’t waste time by making mistakes and getting it wrong, and finally finding out what you should have been doing! I like the fact there’s a good structure to the lessons, and lots of variation. It makes it really interesting - it’s never boring learning to play the guitar here!"[/one-half]

[one-half-first][arve url="https://vimeo.com/186504503" /][/one-half-first][one-half]“I felt I’d hit a plateau with my playing and wasn’t really improving. At the introductory lesson, I really got the feeling that you knew how to teach guitar – you’re a good guitar player and have a lot of good education and teaching experience but you were interested in what I wanted to get out of the guitar. {The lessons} are planned – it’s not like you just get a song and you turn up, and you play the song, and then you learn another song once you’ve got that song sorted. It’s not just guitar tuition; it’s musical tuition as well. People have seen the improvement in me. A lot of my friends have always thought that I’ve been a pretty good guitar player but now they think “oh wow, that’s really improved.” [/one-half]

[one-half-first][arve url="https://vimeo.com/163180711" /][/one-half-first][one-half] “Before taking lessons I was playing Rocksmith… but I didn’t know if I was even doing the basics correct. One of the key things I’ve got out of the lessons is improvising over chord progressions – I’ve really, really enjoyed doing that. {Having lessons at AGS} gives me more encouragement to practice and it’s improved my confidence when playing – especially when we’re improvising, even after 6 months I feel a lot more confident doing it now and it’s a lot of fun. And I find now that I can pick songs up a lot quicker. I’ve been playing 2 years in total now – I’ve learnt more in the last 6 months {at AGS} than I learnt in the previous year and a half (by far).” [/one-half]

[one-half-first][/one-half-first][one-half]“Dylan is a fantastic teacher who will help propel your guitar playing skills to the next stratosphere. He is a phenomenal player but most importantly he knows how to impart his treasure trove of guitar knowledge to students of all abilities. The lessons are always very structured, well thought out and extremely fun. Each class exercise has a purpose. Not only will you rapidly build up a repertoire of cool songs to play, you will also be armed with a variety of techniques and theory knowledge that you can use to continually improve your playing. I always walk away from each lesson feeling inspired and motivated. I would highly recommend Auckland Guitar School to anyone planning to take up guitar lessons.” [/one-half]

[one-half-first][/one-half-first][one-half]“My one year at AGS has been the best thing to happen to my guitar playing. I came in hoping to learn one or two things about musical theory and improvising; I now leave with the confidence that even if I do not find another teacher of the same calibre as Dylan Kay, I will be able to advance my playing. I have learned so many things from Dylan, not only ways by which I can improve my technique and sound, but also various musical concepts and how they can be applied to achieve the effects I want. Most importantly, I have learned how to approach learning new ideas and incorporating them in my playing style. Throughout, Dylan has been the most encouraging and supportive teacher. His well-structured lessons and his wealth of knowledge have been instrumental in helping me to come away with confidence in my playing.” [/one-half]

[one-half-first] [arve url="https://vimeo.com/102480773" /] [/one-half-first][one-half] “It was taking a long time to learn [by myself] and I wanted to speed the whole process up… I was struggling, not getting anywhere fast, not knowing if I was doing anything right… Trying to self-teach off the internet, off YouTube, and learning Tabs, but it would only take me so far. The lessons have helped to expand my understanding of music in general as well, not just playing guitar. I’ve got a lot out of the lessons – and feel like I’m more involved in music rather than just playing music. I feel like I’m a musician.”  [/one-half]

[one-half-first][/one-half-first][one-half]“I joined AGS in June 2015 and what attracted me originally was Dylan’s approach around identifying my personal playing goals. When I joined AGS I only knew some very basic open chords that I had learnt in my younger years, but I now have a much broader knowledge of barre chords, 7th and 9th chords and have also learnt pentatonic scales which are needed for soloing. I feel that my technique and playing skills have improved immensely through AGS teaching. AGS has great organisational structure and a range of learning opportunities to suit beginners through to experienced players. I would thoroughly recommend AGS to anyone wanting to either learn guitar from scratch or to improve their knowledge and playing skills.” [/one-half]

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[one-half-first][arve url="https://vimeo.com/99226316" /][/one-half-first] [one-half] “I tried self-teaching but the progress is much slower, you don’t know what you don’t know, and it’s frustrating… someone who’s taught that before could say “do this and this” and it’s problem solved… With my shift work, I needed someone who could be flexible with times and could tailor the approach for my level of knowledge. I chose Dylan because of his background… and the professional approach when I first made contact with him… It’s forced me to address how I practise things and how I learn skills. Because of that, I’m learning guitar much faster than I would somewhere else and there’s also cross-over into other things I do in life.”[/one-half]

[one-half-first][arve url="https://vimeo.com/100490079" /][/one-half-first][one-half] “I bought some books and CDs and DVDs and I tried on my own but I couldn’t see any progress for about 3 months and after that I pretty much stopped playing guitar and didn’t play for about 3 years… Whatever we practice in the lesson, you supply a lot of material – written, video and MP3 – you can actually practice at home and improve… There is a lot of structure, there are objectives and goals after every lesson – if you do those during the week, it feels a lot easier to play the guitar… You have to persevere… you provide enough support and encouragement for people to keep on going rather than quitting.” [/one-half]

[one-half-first][/one-half-first][one-half]“Dylan has consistently put a lot of thought and planning into the lessons he teaches me. He has made adjustments when I am slow at picking things up, and added new ideas and techniques when I have found things are quite easy. I have really noticed a key part of my playing, keeping time has improved. I am a lot more confident in this area, and I readily notice the same weakness in other players now. I also have a much wider chord repertoire. Without Dylan I would still be making basic mistakes and getting easily frustrated.” [/one-half]

[one-half-first][/one-half-first][one-half]“I started lessons with Dylan, after my previous guitar teacher moved overseas, and have been with Dylan for a year and a half. As an adult student, I’d found my previous teachers always assumed that because you’re an adult, you don’t want to be bothered by theory, and you just want to get on and play. In Dylan’s classes, they’re a really good mix of theory, technique and practical, and there’s no doubt that learning theory really does help your playing and gives you the ability to be able to improvise and play your own solos on the fly over chord progressions. Previously, I wouldn’t have had a clue about how to play a solo over a chord progression or even how to start. Dylan is by far the best guitar teacher I’ve come across, and a hell of a nice guy. He’s a fantastic player himself, is very well qualified in everything guitar/music, and is very personable. He’s certainly done wonders for my playing.” [/one-half]

[one-half-first][arve url="https://vimeo.com/158423185" /][/one-half-first][one-half] “I was getting nowhere fast by looking at the internet, I was finding myself picking up the guitar and just playing the same thing over and over. {In the lessons} I’ve learned a lot of chords that I didn’t know existed and I’m learning to do lead licks over chords. I like the group sessions – at first I thought learning with a group might not be the best for me, but sitting down with other guys and keeping up with them helps you along really quickly. {Thanks to} Dylan’s knowledge of guitar and music in general and his willingness to see his students succeed, I haven’t looked back. I thought I might do a couple of months and maybe give up but I’m inspired to carry on!” [/one-half]

[one-half-first][arve url="https://youtu.be/tvOPpoNMTm0" /][/one-half-first][one-half]“Dylan has been a fantastic help with sorting out not only my theory but the practical application – how it works when you want to use it… I find I’m playing in a more rounded fashion… and it has taught me to think about music in a different way.”[/one-half]

[one-half-first][arve url="https://youtu.be/jHr-zPde7_Y" /][/one-half-first][one-half]“Before I came to Auckland Guitar School, I couldn’t play a song from start to finish. Within the first couple of lessons, I was playing a 12 bar blues all the way through… Every time I pick up my guitar I notice I’m a little bit better, everything’s a bit clearer, the songs that I used to play come out a lot better because I have structure and I’m not wasting my time in what I’m learning.”[/one-half]

“I’ve played guitar on and off for years, and like singing – but decided I wanted to go beyond the 4 chords I play. I figured I would never be very disciplined unless I took lessons and there was something about the Auckland Guitar School’s website that made me take the punt. Dylan has been great: not only is he a talented guitarist, he is a committed teacher (and often the two don’t go together). I’m always impressed with his level of organization, his command of many different styles — but also his energy and flexibility. In the end, of course, you have to practice …”

[one-half-first][/one-half-first][one-half]“I had always wondered about the hows and whys of playing the guitar, rather than simply learning a song. From the very first lesson, Dylan has helped me scratch the surface to explore the theory and concepts that went into a particular solo/song or even phrase. This has helped my understanding immensely. So even if I am learning a solo/song, I can get ideas out of it and then use them in improvisation. I went from being really nervous about the idea of improvising over a chord progression, to actually preferring that to writing a song; the spur of the moment creation process feels much more exciting to me. Above all, Dylan is a passionate and dedicated guitar tutor who will encourage you to keep moving your guitar playing forward and stepping out of your comfort zones.” [/one-half]

“I’ve wanted to learn the guitar for a very long time but frankly didn’t feel I had the talent or the time. That is, until I met Dylan. Prior to meeting Dylan, my guitar playing knowledge was almost non-existent. He very quickly understood what it was that I wanted to achieve (even though I wasn’t exactly sure). Together we have developed a plan that has started with building a solid foundation of skills and this has meant that I have progressed quickly to a stage of having the confidence and ability to play with friends, some of whom are very good players. And this is after only a very short time. If like me, you’ve thought about getting a teacher to speed up the learning process, then think seriously about giving the Auckland Guitar School a call. I strongly suspect that you’ll be delighted with Dylan’s quiet, complimentary approach, and how fast you’ll progress. Some people have an innate talent for sharing their knowledge and skills and Dylan is clearly one of the very few. So give him a call – you won’t be disappointed.”

“I first went along to one of Dylan’s master classes held at Tom Kroon’s.  I liked his friendly laid-back style and it was clear from the outset he knew what he was talking about.  I particularly liked how Dylan combined theory and practical playing together.  Following that one-off session, I decided to sign up for a series of classes on improvisation.  This class was probably more jazz focussed than I’m used to, but in terms of opening my eyes to soloing, it couldn’t have been more on the money.   I’m no expert on musical theory but I like to know why we play what we play, and Dylan is great when it comes to explaining the “why” as well as the “how”.  I’m still working on incorporating what I’ve learnt from Dylan into my practise and playing, and fully intend to sign up for more of his classes in the future.” 

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[one-half-first][/one-half-first][one-half]“I started taking lessons with Dylan after 12 years of self-guided noodling, an approach which had only helped me acquire a relatively moderate level of skill on the guitar, a few songs in my repertoire, and a very limited ability to improvise and interact musically with others.  I approached Dylan because I was frustrated with my (lack of) progress and needed guidance on how to break the rut.  I wanted to find a way forward that would help me understand and organise the various aspects of music in a coherent way in my head, and in doing so gain confidence and inject originality into my playing. So far, Dylan has made a tremendous impact.  He has encouraged me to think about all the components of music while I’m playing: rhythm being as important as note selection; phrasing; tension and resolution; leaving space; slide guitar technique…the list goes on. He’s done all this with friendliness and a genuine desire to help me improve.  My motivation is back, and I’m enjoying playing again.  I’d recommend Dylan to guitar players of any level.” [/one-half]

“Dylan is an awesome guitar teacher and I can’t imagine you will find a better one. I have no musical talent whatsoever but as a result of Dylan’s skill, enthusiasm and patience I can play to a level that brings me pleasure. I can work out tunes I hear, I can solo over tracks and I can jam along with others. Whether you want to really understand theory and musical structure, or whether you just want to be able to play really well; whether you are a beginner or looking to move from competent to expert – Dylan is your man. He will adapt his teaching to your learning. I stopped taking lesson with Dylan because I moved away from the area, but what he taught me while we worked together has laid a foundation that means I will keep playing and keep improving for the rest of my life. And if he can do that with me, believe me he can do that for anyone.” 

[one-half-first][/one-half-first][one-half]“If you want to be a truly accomplished teacher you must certainly be a very good guitarist. You need teaching skills such as patience and methodical thinking. But that’s not enough. You must also have a philosophic mind. Dylan has got all of these things. His approach to music is not only about scales, arpeggios, licks, theory, technique (I said “not only”, obviously). It’s conceptual. If you want to bring your guitar level a step further and acquire a unique sound, no book will help you. Hurry up and book a lesson with him! Dylan encouraged me to explore the boundaries of guitar playing (especially the relationship between fretboard skills and ear training, which is essential) and, most importantly, he encouraged me to believe in my own skills. If I become an accomplished pro guitarist one day, he’s one of the people who have to be credited for that.” [/one-half]

“Dylan’s extensive knowledge of musical concepts, be it simple or advanced is exceptional. If a question can be asked of Dylan, it is likely he’ll be able to answer it! His philosophical approach to guitar improvisation, which encourages one to think outside the box and push boundaries, is both unique and impressive! After a year of tuition with Dylan, I can safely say that it was a privilege to be taught by him. He remains one of the most luminary figures in my musical journey thus far. An exceptional guitar player and teacher, and beyond that a gentleman!” – Ben is now a busy gigging guitarist on the London scene.

[one-half-first][/one-half-first][one-half]“I would recommend studying guitar with Dylan Kay to anyone who wants to take their musicality and guitar playing to the next level. I’ve met and studied with many professional guitarists and Dylan’s mindset and approach towards playing the guitar is superior. He uses his ears and the brain in-between them in an astounding fashion. If you want to set on the path of becoming a great musician, mastering the instrument and the art of improvisation, call Dylan Kay. He is a kind and great teacher but most of all a good guy.” – Alex’s band Los and the Deadlines is enjoying great success, and he works at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London.[/one-half]

[one-half-first][/one-half-first][one-half]“Each class with Dylan opened my eyes on so many aspects of music we tend to forget these days. He doesn’t seem to worry about the technical side of guitar (despite his incredible level), putting forward the intellectual and emotional side of music. Dylan told me what music was all about, expressing ourselves. To quote him “Don’t just speak, tell a story”. In addition to being an amazing teacher, Dylan is an incredible musician. Each one of his gigs I attended was a slap in the face. Thanks for everything Dylan!”   – Doug is now studying for a BMus in London.[/one-half]

[one-half-first][/one-half-first][one-half]“Dylan is a great teacher because he so nice and friendly and never shouts at you. He can play really well and is good at explaining how to play and making me realise I can do it too. I started learning when I was 5 and I am now working for Grade 4 electric guitar and have performed in a band on stage.” – Jay recently won a music scholarship to his new school..[/one-half]

[one-half-first][/one-half-first][one-half]“I was a total beginner with no previous music experience and Dylan managed to teach me the basics within a couple of months. He is very meticulous making sure that the right techniques are used from the beginning. I’m a fairly slow learner but thanks to his patience I have been able to progress well in the last couple of months. Playing the guitar has become a hobby which will stay with me for the rest of my life.” [/one-half]

[one-half-first][/one-half-first][one-half]“I took music lessons in the past with people that were not real music teachers. They did not have any structure to their teaching methods. They were teaching me boring exercises again and again; I wasted my time (and money). Their lessons did not help me to play a coherent solo. I could not add any colours to my playing, in particular when I was jamming with a band, I felt like I was stuck with the same ideas. Just to make it worse, I could not play music by ear (something that I always wanted to do, but I did not know how to get trained on this skill). Dylan helped me to develop this amazing skill. Now I can play difficult guitar or bass solos by ear and basically, I can play any type of music by ear.  I can play chord progressions and I know how to play decent solos. I understand a bit more how to play jazz standards. Dylan helped me to identify my music gaps and he developed a tailor-made programme that allowed me to achieve my goals.  His teaching methods are well-structured and he planned my lessons in advance, something that reflects his professionalism.  If you want to become a good musician (regardless the style that you like to play), I would highly recommend that you seek out professional lessons with Dylan Kay, as he has taught a lot of people around the world. Taking music lessons is an investment. You will not regret it because you will see the results in a matter of weeks with him.  [/one-half]

[one-half-first][/one-half-first][one-half]“Imagine….. a bunch of near geriatric rockers with musical expectations way above our talent level. Some of us had never played our chosen instruments before. Yet, with Dylan we achieved our ambitions, performing to audiences, sometimes a hundred or more people, who gave us the rock star treatment. Magic! Dylan Kay made this happen by being an amazing, insightful and patient teacher, who saw what we could and could not do and coaxed more and more out of us. After a year of regular rehearsal, we were really flying at times. There is nothing quite like playing in a rock band. Thanks, Dylan. Precious times”. [/one-half]