I'm so grateful that I found Bradley Fish two years ago when my 11 year old son was ready to learn to play guitar. Two years later, we are still going strong! Bradley teaches children, teens and adults.
My son has learned so much! Bradley has taught him many, many things from basic beginning skills like notes, chords and fingerings to music theory and reading sheet music. He's taught my son how to play solo, in a duet, a trio and a group. Bradley has also instructed him in the practical skills of changing strings, tuning and using electric guitar accessories. He's taught my son to play in a variety of modern music styles and historical music styles. Incidentally, my son also plays harmonica under another teacher and Bradley has taught him to play his harmonica in a neck holder WHILE he's playing guitar Bob Dylan style! (minus the cigarette, of course, lol)
Bradley has so many, many instruments, string and otherwise, available for students to try out (and look at- fascinating!). I love it! He can really rock-it as a drummer on a full set and I love that he sings with gusto and conviction! Bradley also has a complete recording studio with all the technology to completely support it. My son worked on a recording with Bradley recently. Bradley helped him to play all the parts on the recording and added his own vocals and even a harmonica track! It was amazing. My son loved tweaking it and experimenting with sound.
Bradley taught my son improvisation and how to perform a solo on demand that fits with the key and style of the music! I've especially enjoyed listening to this learning progression. My son played some pretty bad ear-bleeders in the beginning but Bradley has expertly worked with him blending both technical and musical knowledge skills. My son has gotten better and better over time. I don't want to brag on my kid or anything but sometimes, I can't even tell if it's my son or Bradley playing now!
Something that makes Bradley Fish special and unique are Band Nights! I love that my son has the opportunity to play in an actual functioning garage-style band so early in his musical career! Bradley encourages him to bring his harmonica and switch out between guitar, bass and harmonica. My son is a very stubbornly-unwilling and uncooperative singer and Bradley hasn't been able to get him to sing. Yet. But I know he will use his teaching magic and make a (back-up) singer out of him yet. Rock Band Night and Blue Grass Band Night lessons with other students are an awesome perk of Bradley's lessons!
Finally, and this is important, too, there's a very comfortable waiting room just off the full-studio lesson room. The couches are super comfy and there are snacks! read more
