I've made more progress in the last few months of lessons with Rado than in the last few years combined! For years I kept getting stuck in the same place over and over (in my case, barre chords) and finally decided to go for lessons. I am so glad I did because now just a few months later I forget how hard they were, thanks to Rado's drills, and we are already on to other skills. If you are plateauing on guitar and want a real pro to help guide you in the right direction, I highly recommend taking lessons with Rado! read more

Rado is the best!!! As a self-taught acoustic player, I finally hit a plateau after a decade of noodling around on my own, and realized I needed some help. I'd tried watching Youtube videos, but they didn't provide enough structure, and I didn't feel like I was getting anywhere despite putting hours of practice in. I knew I needed some personally-tailored guidance on the things I was struggling with. I sent Rado a message through his website, and I was impressed by how quickly he got back to me. But what impressed me even more than the speed of his response was the care and thoughtfulness he put into addressing my specific concerns and what I wanted to accomplish by taking lessons. I knew right away that I had to work with him! I've been working with him for about three months, and I've seen major improvements in areas I'd been struggling with for years. My technique has improved drastically, and I'm a lot more confident with improv and creativity-based playing now. We even wrote and recorded a song together using his studio-grade equipment! Rado's a top-notch musician, a talented songwriter, and a fantastically kind and funny human being. He's also really flexible about lesson scheduling and can do virtual and/or in-person lessons depending on your preference. I can't recommend his teaching enough. If you're considering starting lessons, Rado's your guy! read more

Highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn or improve on guitar! Rado is a great teacher and a passionate musician! I started learning guitar with him couple months ago, and I can already feel the improvements. He will not just teach how to play chords or random songs, he will have a plan just for you to learn and improve better, to help you understand the theory and how they are applied to guitar. He will also adjust the plan based on your skills and progress. And the price is totally reasonable given how expensive Bay area can be. read more

Around January 2021, as someone still relatively new to the guitar, I decided that I needed more structure and guidance in my learning. I came across Rado's services after searching around the web, and have been working with him since. He has a very flexible and tailored approach to teaching and has been constantly adjusting his programming to fit my own learning goals, interests, and needs. During our lessons, it is quite clear that he is very knowledgeable and passionate, and is drawing from decades of playing and recording experience. I would certainly recommend Rado to anyone searching for a guitar instructor here in the Bay Area. read more

I started learning guitar about a year ago thinking I could teach myself through youtube videos and other free sites, but I wasn't really getting anywhere. I met Rado through a mutual friend and started taking lessons with him about 2 months later and and have seen a huge improvement since. Learning any new instrument can be challenging since you have to dedicate so much time and effort just to play the simplest tune, but Rado seems to find a way to keep it fun and interesting. He's very personable and really gets to know his students so that he develops a good understanding of what they're looking to get out of lessons and also what their musical preferences are. He's very knowledgeable about technique, musical styles, theory, etc so he's great for any questions you have. 10/10 would recommend to any friends looking to learn. read more

I have been working with Rado for a little over a year now, and he is by far the best guitar teacher I have ever worked with. I had been playing guitar for a little under 7 years, but only really knew chords by learning on my own. I knew going into it I wanted to learn how to read music, perform leads, widen my chord variety, gain confidence, and have fun doing it, but I never really expected to cross all these goals off my list. I can now read music, play scales without a hitch, play much cleaner and advanced chords, and I am so much more confident in my playing than I was a year ago. Not to mention I had a blast learning all of it. Recently I uploaded a cover to my Instagram for all my friends and family to see. If you had told me I would be posting videos of myself singing and playing guitar a year ago, I would've called you crazy. Not only is Rado an impeccable teacher, but he is also hilarious and I can assure you that you will learn and grow as a musician while having a blast. So if you're debating whether or not to sign up, just do it, it will definitely be worth your time! read more

Rado is a great guitar teacher. I've been playing for a long time and really wanted to learn improvisation and jazz. I luckily found Rado on Yelp and I've been taking lessons with him for over 9 months. I can say without hesitation that I've improved more in my short time with Rado than I have in 10+ years of self-teaching and I'm looking forward to seeing how far I can take it. Rado is really good at breaking things down into simple steps and coming up with a plan to get you where you want to be. He also has a warm personality and a genuine interest in helping you find your voice as a musician. read more

I love taking lessons from Rado! First, he doesn't force you to learn a certain style, he adapts his lessons to what you're interested in playing. Next, he's really enthusiastic and engaged while teaching, which makes lessons fun. It's clear that he enjoys what he's doing, and that makes it a lot easier to want to practice, especially when I'm working on something I've been struggling with. Rado seems less like just another teacher and more like a friend who's teaching me guitar. Lastly, his prices are totally reasonable, especially in the Bay Area. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to learn the guitar. read more

If you're looking for a chill teacher who is both knowledgeable and passionate about guitar, music, and teaching, but isn't a strict task master, Rado's your guy. I consistently recommend guitar lessons to any friends who bring up wanting to learn to play or better their skills. read more

Rado is by far one of the best guitar teachers I've had over the years. He sees where you're at and understands where you want to be. I felt like I had hit a plateau when I started lessons with Rado and I really wanted to improve. He listened to my goals and immediately had a game plan for me to follow. I have homework and Rado keeps me focused because there are so many facets to master on guitar. That kind of vision has guided and motivated me to practice and strive to be a better player. Not only is Rado skilled at guitar and music theory, he can convey those concepts to you in a way that you can understand and then have you apply them immediately. For me, this sets apart a good teacher from a great one. If guitar is your hobby or if you want to play professionally, Rado can take you to any level. He is a professional gigging musician who is an exceptional teacher. And most importantly, lessons are fun and inspiring! read more

Rado works well with small and large groups of children and adults through guitar, singing, and age-appropriate activities. Alison Faison Director of Children and Family Ministries Calvary Presbyterian Church read more

Let me start by saying that I am really lucky to have found Rado (on yelp) In august 2015 I started my first class with Rado. Let me stress by saying "first" as in first time ever playing guitar. I had known people who played it but never touched one with the intention of playing it! I still remember my first experience interacting with Rado. He responded to my Yelp message promptly and gave a call back and we had a good conversation about music and what my expectations and goals were. He even gave valuable advice on buying my first acoustic guitar. Here I am after nearly 9 months and looking back at the amazing tutoring Rado has provided me with. He constantly gives me technique training and I am motived than ever to practise everyday following his guidance. We routinely engage in deep conversations about history and evolution of music and he almost always changes my perspective and I go home with a better understanding. If you are thinking about learning guitar and no matter what level you are in I am confident that he will take you to the next level. read more