Testimonials & Lesson Reviews

“I wanted to take a moment to offer my heartfelt thanks for all the work you have put in at Shrewsbury House. The boys have flourished under your care… …really going that extra mile because you inspired them to want to do so. The guitar groups have been most impressive with even the headmaster being won over the argument that there was quality and musicianship to be found even if the music wasn’t to his taste. The warmth of response from various audiences should have left you in no doubt that others needed no such persuasion. You leave the school with the quality of guitar playing greatly enriched by your being here. I thank you for that and for the fun it was to have you around.”

“I’ve been learning with Cliff for over a year now and couldn’t be happier with the progress I’ve made. Cliff is a very talented guitarist/ musician and an excellent teacher, continually providing lessons and pieces which are of interest to me, pushing me to the right limits and very patient! Couldn’t ask for more in an instructor, I always look forward to Monday nights.”

“Relaxed but professional, Cliff’s enthusiasm for the guitar and music in general is evident in each and every lesson. Cliff’s lessons are challenging at the appropriate level, push me in the direction I want to go at the pace that’s right for me, and delivered with a patient and attentive approach.”

“I live in New York City where you’d think it would be easy to find a good guitar teacher. For me it hasn’t been. I did try out a handful of teachers who are very nice guys but they wound up using much of the hour talking about things that had absolutely nothing to do, really, with my learning the guitar.  Going off on incomprehensible tangents about music theory at levels that are way beyond me (at present) or else anecdotes about life in general as a musician.

I decided to stop traipsing around and use some of the technology that lets the world come to you, and I saw Cliff’s webpage very soon. I got the vibe that he was no-nonsense, and focused, and patient. He is. There is a rubber-meets-the-road quality to learning something — anything — and Cliff is supplying me with exactly that. Step by step, brick by brick, the only way to learn something.”

“Cliff will give you the instruction, tips and insight you cannot get from watching lessons on the internet or reading books. I was a 34 year old beginner with limited practice time, and Cliff was always very patient going over basic guitar concepts and chords, while still pushing my playing forward.  I actually cannot imagine a better guitar instructor for any level of student.”

“Cliff has given me a lot of confidence in my ability in a very short space of time.  His knowledge of music seems to be second to none, and he delivers his lessons in ways that beginners like myself can understand.  Cliff’s teaching style caters for all types of learners, he is patient and will make sure you make progress whilst learning at your own pace.  I tried a few different teachers before Cliff, but didn’t make real progress with any of them. Cliff’s lessons are fun, and you learn the songs you want to learn. He’s enthusiastic, approachable, and fills you with confidence. I’m a teacher myself and I haven’t seen any better than Cliff.”

“I sought out a Guitar Teacher when I realised that trying to learn from books and the internet just didn’t give me enough feedback to improve and actually enjoy playing. Cliff has (patiently) provided me with a really good platform to enjoy the Acoustic And Electric guitar whilst teaching enough theory to keep progressing without getting bogged down. His extensive knowledge of all things guitar is invaluable, whether it be Learning Songs, Scales, New Techniques, Practice Routines, talking about music or just taking away the mysteries of buying and maintaining equipment (guitar shops can be intimidating places), Cliff is always on the money.”