Melbourne Music Lessons - Piano, Guitar, & Singing Since 2005

I've been taking guitar lessons with Mike for almost three years and it has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. He is a great musician, an inspiring teacher and a phenomenal person.Mike is a master in all the technical aspects of playing guitar and piano, as well as music theory and the history of music. His lessons are a great balance between learning the fundamentals required for becoming an advanced player and fun exercises to keep things interesting.In addition to being a multi-instrumentalist, Mike is able to play pretty much any style you could bring him, and he's always more than happy to dig in and help you deconstruct a song you're interested in. While I often like to take advantage of this, I also love to let Mike guide me towards new music and styles. This is very important to someone who's learning and needs to be introduced to new musical influences.As someone who has taken up guitar post-college, it's been great to learn from Mike's work ethic and dedicated approach to mastering the guitar & piano. Given that he's a very prolific writer & performer himself, he's always able to draw from personal experience when I come to him with questions about songwriting, recording, or even which gear to use/buy.Whether you're just starting out or looking for a new teacher to help you take your playing to the next level, Mike is the man to talk to. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

I have been taking music/guitar lessons with Mike for 3+ years and cannot recommend him highly enough. He has a great balance of theory and hands-on knowledge. I have found the foundational lessons in the first few months still resonate as we move into more advanced skills and ideas. Working with Mike has been a game changer in my pursuit of musical understanding.

I've been going to Michael for piano lessons for the last 6 months or so and he's an amazing teacher, very lucky to have found him. He helps so much with technique, musicality, theory and practice strategies. He's also a very lovely person to get along with. Highly recommend :)

Mike is an outstanding teacher and musician. He shows a genuine interest in wanting to help me achieve my goals with my guitar playing.Mike is very patient and really knows his craft which is definitely inspiring. Since I started with mike earlier this year my guitar playing has significantly improved in many areas. Each lesson is enjoyable and informative filled with an overview of my practice schedule and introducing new learning material. The balanced feedback and encouragement he gives really helps with my guitar progression.He is also a great and personable guy.Thumbs up from me.

I was struggling with learning guitar from youtube and apps for years and finally decided to take up lessons with Mike. I can't believe how far I have come in a few months with Mike's help. He is an excellent teacher combining professional attitude and long term goals with a relaxed, flexible and open teaching style. Highly recommended!

I've been doing singing/guitar lessons with Mike for over a year now and he's been amazing at helping me to reach my music goals. I was a self taught singer and guitarist when I met Mike and I was looking to learn how to sing properly. Mike was just the man I needed! At first I was very nervous to sing in front of others, but Mike made it very easy for me and helped me to train and fine-tune my vocals. As I was progressing in my singing, we began to do some guitar lessons too so I could progress both simultaneously. Mike was fantastic at letting me chose what I wanted to dedicate my time towards in the lessons, and sent me home each week with great notes on how to improve.Mike is a great teacher, I wouldn't be where I am today without his teachings. He's super friendly, knowledgeable and great to chat to. Can easily highly recommend Mike as a teacher!!

I feel so grateful and lucky to be able to learn guitar from Mike. He is a fantastic (professional, touring) musician but yet he is an incredibly patient and understanding teacher. I started as an absolute beginner and, 3 years later, my only regret is not having started earlier.Mike has a deep and broad understanding of music and theory (in guitar, piano, vocals) but he always puts the student and their goals first. I started learning with acoustic guitar, then some with electric, and now even enjoy learning to sing (I never imagined being comfortable enough to do this!).I can't imagine other music schools being able to match the depth of knowledge and personal attention you get from Mike. I can't recommend him highly enough.

I have been learning piano with Mike for a few years now and it has been an awesome experience! He's a very enthusiastic and supportive teacher with a strong interest in the learning process, and he has a great ability to spot the one or two things you need to focus on in order to keep you progressing, without overwhelming you. He has a really strong understanding of the instrument and the physiology behind piano playing, which really helps with laying good foundations for your future playing. Mike is very patient, and lessons are relaxed and fun, but he can also challenge you and stretch you in new directions if you're up for it. I definitely recommend giving Mike a try!

I began lessons with Mike around six months ago. Since then I feel I have made substantial progress in my guitar playing. Mike's energy and passion for the guitar and teaching is apparent from the get go. His extensive knowledge of the guitar and the theory behind it as well as his ability to scaffold and target learning to my stage of development has without doubt accelerated my guitar skills and theoretical understanding of the instrument. In addition, Mike's ability to communicate new and challenging concepts in a creative and easily understandable fashion is a real gift. I would recommend Mike to any guitarist who is looking to seriously improve their playing in both a structured and enjoyable way. I look forward to continuing to learn under Mike's tutelage and am excited to see how my playing continues to progress!

I have been taking guitar lessons from Mike for the past year and cannot recommend him enough! Mike has been an amazing teacher and exactly what I was looking for. He is very encouraging and supportive and has made my lessons fun and engaging, keeping me motivated with an eye still fixed on my goals for my playing.Best lessons I've ever had and the highlight of my week. Absolute ripper.