Josh is probably the most caring and attentive teacher I've encountered. He's my first guitar teacher but far from my first music teacher, and I had originally chose him out of a recommendation from a friend. Josh provides both in-person and virtual lessons and different lesson packages that tailor to your learning needs. I purchased a flex lesson package (meaning you get a certain number of lessons that you can use any time within a certain time period). Josh has a way of spending time both within and outside of class to ensure that he's exceeding your needs and you're actually learning. He's great with kids too! He has students from many different age ranges. Would definitely recommend Josh as your next guitar teacher. read more

Josh has been an excellent teacher. Guitar lessons is something I've been wanting to do for years but was intimated by it. I had next to no experience when I began, and Josh was very accommodating and understanding of my level. Josh moves you along at a comfortable pace that really helps you understand what you are learning while also keeping things fresh and exciting. It's been about 8 months and I've already got a few songs under my belt. His rates are reasonable and his flexibility in scheduling has also been nice. The option to do virtual lessons as needed is also very convenient. I highly recommend Josh to anyone of any age or experience level looking for lessons! read more

I had been playing guitar for about 15 years but hadn't felt much progress in a long time. I decided to take lessons with Josh, and I feel I've progressed more in the past 2+ years than I ever have! Josh strikes a great balance between holding me accountable and being patient/understanding as other things in life pop up. He's helped me get better technically, musically, and with my theory understanding. He's also helped me explore different styles and genres that I might never have come across otherwise. All around, I've become a much better, more well-rounded guitar player. He's great at working towards things that fit with a player and a style rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. Given my length of playing, this is great -- I feel like he's been able to double down on my strengths and focus on what can be improved rather than having to reset everything back to fundamentals. I really feel like he's thoughtful about tailoring our lessons to me. I've also enjoyed just getting to know Josh more personally. I feel like he's become an ally and a friend on this musical journey, which makes me look forward to our lessons every week. I'd definitely recommend him! read more

My 9-year-old daughter has been taking online guitar lessons from Josh for 10 months and we've been very pleased with Josh's professionalism, talent, and fast communication. At first, I was hesitant about virtual lessons, but now honestly think it is the best arrangement for our busy family. Plus, it is working very well for my little guitarist. She can easily connect to her lessons and follow the instructions. We were new to the area and found ATX Guitar Lessons through a web search. Therefore, I hope this review helps other aspiring musicians. We've been very happy to work with Josh. read more

My daughter has been learning from Josh for about 2 years now - the progress is amazing. He keeps the work entertaining and is always open to trying new ideas for keeping the work fresh. My daughter wanted to start learning more modern songs and he quickly added that to the lessons, keeping her interested (at a time when teenagers are hard to keep focused). He is really kind to her and pushes just enough to ensure she is moving forward in her learning journey. If I had more time, I would probably take lessons from Josh myself! read more

My daughter and her friend have been taking lessons since September 2020. Josh has been great and the children developed as musicians under his instruction. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to others. read more

After my retirement I wanted to get back into music, not only for my own gratification, but also to keep myself challenged and engaged. I'd been in the high-school band decades ago, and I had studied piano in the past, but this time I wanted to venture into something that was unfamiliar, and frankly, even a little scary for me: guitar. There are a lot - a LOT - of folks calling themselves guitar instructors in the Austin area, but I got lucky and found someone that I believe to be one of the best. Josh is the real deal - he is classically trained, has a university degree in guitar performance, and is an impressive musician in his own right, but that's not what makes him a great instructor. I believe that in addition to his musical talent, he has a talent for teaching. He approaches his students as individuals, and creates lesson plans that are designed to help each student achieve their personal goals. For instance, I not only wanted to learn to play, but I wanted to delve into the finer points of music theory, too. Josh was happy to accommodate, and has been patiently working with me to develop my skills with both the music and the instrument. I started out as a complete beginner on guitar at the age of 57, and after just over six months of weekly lessons, I'm amazed at what I've been able to accomplish. To be sure, I've got a long way to go, but it's not intimidating anymore. I know now that with Josh's skilled, individualized instruction, I've got a path to an enjoyable and rewarding pastime and that I can accomplish what I set out to do. read more

I started taking classes with Josh as a complete beginner, and have taken lessons with him for 8 months. Stopped only because I moved out of town. Could not have asked for a better teacher. On the first lesson, went over my goals for learning guitar: what type of music and what songs I wanted to learn, what style of playing. Also whether or not I wanted to learn music theory. He made a structured learning plan tailored to my interests. During our weekly sessions, we would go over the exercises, songs, riffs, theory chapters...etc that I had from the lesson before. He would comment on my progress, show me what I'm doing right as well as what I'm doing wrong and how I can improve and/or correct. He would correct my playing technique, and elaborate on the theory reading for that week and make sure I correctly understood what I read. Songs that I liked and wanted to learn were custom-fit into my learning plan whenever appropriate in terms of difficulty and technique, which made the learning experience much more enjoyable. He is extremely patient and encouraging. While taking classes with him, I not only significantly improved my playing ability, but also gained a much better understanding of music theory, and how complex it and guitar-playing can be. At the same time, I have gained the confidence that I can learn much and improve greatly with the right guidance and enough practice. If you are looking to take guitar lessons, I cannot recommend Josh enough. read more

Josh is a great instructor and has always supported my growth as a guitar player. He pays attention to the little things necessary to be comfortable with the instrument and sincerely pushes for growth, not only for proficiency in guitar, but the proper mindset for playing and learning. It has been a pleasure being his student. read more

I am an adult student and have been learning guitar for a while. I really hadn't progressed much over the past couple years and was debating about quitting. I started lessons with Josh and he made some (not so obvious to me) adjustments and I am improving again and really enjoying it. He is a really rare combination of being really personable and really analytical so he is able to break things down into really doable steps so you are progressing from week to week. It used to be that I would try to tackle a song and have to just skip parts that were "above me." Now, I playing things that I was not capable of a few months ago. I was trying to think of pros and cons for people looking at different teachers but I wouldn't really know what to say for the cons. If you are new to guitar, he is a great choice because you won't get buried in mistakes or bad techniques that you will have to unlearn later. Basically, I wish I found him sooner. If you have been playing for awhile, he is skilled to push you into different genres or on to new levels. read more

Josh is an awesome teacher! I started taking lessons from Josh about 7 months ago as a total beginner on the guitar. In our intro lesson, he asked me what my goals were (basically sing and play at the same time!) and has done a really great job structuring our lessons around what I want to do. Josh packs a ton into our 30 minute lessons--we play out of the lesson book, learn chords, practice techniques, and he usually gives me a fun song to sing and play. He's really good at pushing me out of my comfort zone to try new things (blues improv!) and is always very patient and positive. Would highly recommend Josh for beginners or any skill level! read more

I highly recommend Josh to anyone. I have been playing casually for decades and wanted to try some lessons. I thought I would just hang around for a few months, but keep going after 2 years. I needed a push and he's been great and very versatile. We have done Blues, Rock, Funk, and now I'm learning finger style. If you are in a rut or just starting out, I think you will be really happy if you give him a chance to help you improve both your technique and your enjoyment of your instrument. read more

Learning from Josh is like taking lessons from 3 teachers. First, there is the playing part where Josh balances the lessons between technique, songs and my ability to play them. It comes as a well thought out plan and builds the foundation for incremental improvement. Second, there is the theory where Josh is able to add the 'why' to what we're doing in the playing part. It's a lot of info and impossible to comprehend at once but Josh knows when to mention music theory while playing to make the concept easier to understand. Finally, you get a musical mechanical engineer. Josh is able to look at the mechanics of the playing, whether pick location, wrist vs. elbow, elbow vs. shoulder, tension vs. fatigue and tune things in so that bad habits don't develop. It's a great package for learning guitar and staying the duration. read more

I lessons from Josh for 2 years. He puts the focus just where it is needed and teaches the theory as well as the practice. His patient manner makes the lessons enjoyable and educational. My technique improved under his tutelage. read more

I couldn't not have asked for a better teacher for my 8 year-old son! Josh is incredibly skilled at teaching complex concepts in a way that is easily understood. He is kind, patient, and shows a genuine interest in his students. He provides high quality instruction in a fun environment. Guitar lessons with Josh are a highlight of our week! read more

I've taken guitar lessons for a long time and Josh was the first instructor in Austin who I really clicked with. He is a personable and dedicated young man. Josh insures his lessons are tailored to each students needs and abilities. I highly recommend Josh as a first class guitar instructor. read more

Josh is great. Gives a free intro session to get a feel for what your goals are and what kind of music you want to learn. He is happy to work on whatever you feel that your goals are, and is happy to switch up those goals if you discover there is something new you want to learn. He began by asking for a list of bands I'd be interested in learning songs from and then writes up sheet music (along with tabs) for you to learn from. I personally wanted to work on my technique as well as simply learning songs and he was happy to throw in pointers along the way while going over the music. I also wanted to learn music theory so he gave me a few books to pick up and we worked through them week by week. We discussed the readings and he cleared up any confusing points clearly. He prints out his own worksheets for theory to work on between sessions, and then goes over your work to make sure you understand the concepts. I really enjoyed learning from Josh; he's a great guy and is really good at recognizing how you think so he can explain ideas in a way that works for your own brain. Thanks Josh! read more

Been a student of Josh's for a few months now and feel very fortunate to have found him. His attention to detail, continuity between sessions, and obvious broad knowledge base are a few of the elements making this a very rewarding learning experience. I am learning to read music, understand music theory, and develop technique. I have very much looked forward to each lesson which Josh takes the time and effort to build upon with clear assignments and follow up. Josh is highly personable, professional and supportive. I highly recommend Josh. read more

Josh goes beyond just teaching the basics that anyone could pick up with a few YouTube lessons. He really goes into music theory and gives you the tools to expand your playing beyond just learning a few pop songs. He's patient and tailors lessons to your tastes and skill level. read more

I worked with Josh for about six months and have nothing but positive things to say about it. I can say I'm miles better than when I started, and Josh's tutelage has everything to do with it. He's incredibly knowledgable about the instrument, is very easy to work with, and is a fantastic teacher. If I am ever back in the area I would not hesitate to work with him again. 5 stars. read more