Hayden has taught my daughter ukulele for nearly 2 years, and it's been a fantastic experience. She started with him at 6 years old, with minimal experience, and now at 8 she is able to play complicated pieces to the amazement of her music teacher at school. Hayden's style is very laid back on the lesson zoom, but he has a rigorous method behind the scenes and does expect his students to put in the work. However, in contrast to some other music teachers, he doesn't emphasize "passing" songs; it's a more about the culmination of their work and the time they put in. He provides a wide array of music for her to work on during the week, so she doesn't get bored, and if she's frustrated by one piece, she has other options to work on to rebuild her confidence. On the lesson, he is very patient and has created a structure that is both challenging and boosts her confidence so she wants to continue.
Hayden teaches ukulele, piano, and guitar so he's able to talk to her about piano, which she also studies, and he fosters her general love of music / interest in music theory. I've considered putting her in a formal music school in her area, but the progress she has made with Hayden exceeds what I've come to expect from most of the programs. He also is a genuinely nice person whom she looks forward to seeing each week.
We found Hayden through Yelp during the summer of 2020 and had nothing to go one aside from his reviews, which told me he would be an excellent teacher for my daughter. Two years later, we wanted to let others know how great our experience has been. read more