I've been taking bass lessons from George for seven months--the man has an unbelievable depth of…read moreknowledge! Any question about any topic and he's ready and qualified to share his knowhow. Highly recommended!

About 4 years ago I revisited learning guitar after being completely away from it for 30+ years and…read morenever having had success at learning it the first time I tried. I mean, now I had the internet and all of the online resources that weren't there when I first started trying to play. Unfortunately my results weren't much better than my original attempts, but I still hadn't given up. I decided to risk embarrassment and "gasp" find a teacher. My first attempt yielded some improvement but the fit (and time) just wasn't quite right. Then I found George at GrooveTree and at last I feel like I'm really making progress. It would be wonderful to say that now I can play like Clapton or Santana, but I'm hardly there yet, but what I can say is that I've may more progress in the last 8 months than I did in all the time up to 8 months ago. More importantly, I have avoided the disillusionment and hopelessness that I felt previously and have been more motivated to spend the time practicing and learning. I attribute this to Georges understanding of the issues that a student has, recognizing what my primary difficulties are/were, and being able to offer me several different tools to overcome the problems, while providing me with interesting yet challenging exercises and practice methods. Additionally, George has the theory and formal training and the teaching skill to be able to explain music in terms that I can understand. Once the theory portion started to fit together and I could grasp the basic concepts of the structure then the technique development and practice started to be much more purposeful and rewarding. I highly recommend George. He knows his stuff, can perform, but most importantly he knows how to communicate what he knows to me. If you're looking for someone just to teach you how to play a song, I'm sure he can do that, but I feel like I'm getting a better understanding and foundation while learning interesting pieces and working with someone who can evaluate where I am and how to challenge me without leaving me in the dust.

Without a doubt, my absolute favorite music store in the country. Their selection of beautiful…read morepianos, knowledgeable and friendly staff, as well as their technicians are amazing.

Fantastic selection of guitars! Taylor, Gibson, Fender, PRS and more! Jason is very knowledgeable…read moreand friendly. They also have an experienced Taylor and Fender certified luthier on-site.

Andrew is an excellent musician and teacher. He teaches methods and techniques that make learning…read morefun and successful. He had me finger picking from the beginning, which I never would have done on my own. Andrew has you learn songs that you like while at the same time incorporating fundamentals like strum patterns, pick patterns, and feel. I am adult learner that started from scratch. I hope to keep learning from Andrew for a long time!

Highly recommend. My 13 year old daughter enjoys her guitar lessons and we see a lot of improvement…read moreof the last several months. Andrew is an excellent teacher. He is patient and knowledgable. He is good at matching the students pace and providing the necessary information needed to improve the skills he is teaching. He is a good communicator and listens to the student when they need extra instruction.

Best move I made in long time…read more Cant say enough how impressed I am with Preston & SLC Guitar Academy. Wanted to reconnect w my inner "Rockstar" for years, but apprehensive about lessons/learning as an adult. So glad I did, And did I lucked out finding Preston & SLC Guitar Academy. Extremely passionate about music, guitar, and teaching, he keeps up the enthusiasm. I'm progressing and learning at a rate I just did not think I had in me anymore. Wish I had this as a kid struggling with different teachers & opting to be self-taught. But am glad I have it now. I truly believe with Preston's methods & teaching ability, he can teach any level & any age. Appreciate it so much!

SLC Guitar is the BEST! I can't believe how much my ten year old has learned in the 7 months he's…read morebeen taking from Preston. Preston is so good at figuring out what each student wants to learn and he makes it so fun. My son has learned how to set and and accomplish goals, stay organized, and practice consistently. It's been incredibly motivating for him because he's seeing his hard work pay off. The whole experience has been worth every penny.

They're in slc now I think; did an awesome job on my baby Taylor! Great service as always!!!!read more

Moses really knows his business and listens to what you need. Huge help. Didn't have time to repair…read moremy Bourgeois while I'm in town but is Pleking my Beato double-cut LP. Can't wait to pick it up. Don't think you can miss with these guys! First class.

I was nervous to start piano lessons, dreading having one more thing to nag my kid about. Kerri has…read morechanged all of that! Kerri is exactly what my son (7) needed in his teacher! She is so positive, makes it so much fun and allows him time to explore the piano. He loves impressing her and works hard to do so. In the last 6 months he has learned so much and made so much progress. He is excited to continue learning which is the biggest gift a piano teacher can give a student and his parent! Thank you Kerri!

Kerri is rich library of musical insight and knowledge, coupled with a natural sense of finding…read moreyour potential and guiding you to reach it. Learning from her is a true masterclass in both piano and vocal training--both of which I had no experience in. The environment she creates is professional and structured, yet fun and creative. She teaches you discipline and encourages you to find your flow. She is patient and at the same time eager to help you tap into your inner musician. Kerri has such a deep understanding of the art of music and she expresses that understanding in every aspect of her lessons. I went from zero piano and singing experience to playing a full song in less than one month. Investing in lessons with Kerri has been one of the best decisions in my musical journey. I can't recommend her enough. Trust her lessons and put in the work, and before long you'll reach a place you didn't know existed.

when it comes to any stringed instrument: Tom's the man! I've been trusting all my guitars to him…read morefor more than 20 years. whether it's a rebuild of a freight damaged guitar, adjusting action, or installing, trouble shooting or replacing electronics: I'd recommend him absolutely. . .

Tom is not only a teacher of luthierism but of life itself. He has forgotten more about music and…read moreinstrument fixin' then a full life of heavy study that any human can do. If you want to know more..... just drop in and ask a question. Plan on stayin' a while.

Mike Dale is the kind of music teacher you hope your kid gets lucky enough to find. My son worked…read morewith him for several years, and even though he had to pause lessons when high school life got hectic, the skills and confidence he gained with Mike have stuck with him. He's a better musician and a better listener because of it. Mike knows his stuff, but more importantly--he knows how to make music fun. He found the styles that lit my son up and used them as a springboard to gently nudge him into new musical territory. During COVID, Mike didn't skip a beat--he had the online teaching thing dialed in and kept his students learning, engaged, and smiling. His recitals were a blast--not your typical stiff performances, but something that made the kids feel proud and excited to show what they'd learned. If you want a teacher who brings both talent and heart to the table, Mike's your guy.

Mike Dale is a fabulous drum teacher. I've been taking lessons from him for two years, and I drive…read more4 hours from Idaho to take lessons. I've had drum teachers that would teach a certain skill, I'd go home and practice all week, then come back the next weekand the teacher would never mention the previous lesson. I love that Mike teaches in a logical, step-by-step method building upon previously learned lessons. He is always positive and helpful. When I make mistakes while playing he shows how to break it down and slow down until I've perfected the difficult section. He gives positive encouragement and makes me feel like a Rockstar!