Aaron McCloskey Music

I've been taking group lessons with Aaron for about five years now. I came in with some basic knowledge, but he's been a great help in improving my technique and teaching new skills. He had a good grasp of just about every style of guitar-playing you could want and he's a great teacher - patient and willing to work at any level, but also knows when to push you forward. Highly recommended!

I've been taking guitar lessons with Aaron continuously for 7-Years. Aaron is a skilled, detailed, organized and thoughtful teacher. Aaron is very aware of the students needs and characteristics and really tailors his lessons towards the student to help the student get the most out of the class and guitar. Aaron is able to arrange any song to be as simple or complex as needed to fit a student's aptitude and keep the lesson both enjoyable and interesting. Aaron uses a song as a tool to teach guitar skills. It isn't just about learning to play a song, although that is fun, it's also about learning techniques which can then be applied to other songs. Aaron is continuously building on these skills help students become both proficient and creative guitarists. I've been in group lessons with other students of different knowledge levels and skill sets and Aaron is able to make the class interesting and enjoyable for the entire class. Aaron is a talented professional musician as well. I've had several guitar instructors over the years and Aaron is the top of my list.

My son has been taking lessons from Aaron for about 5 years and he could not imagine taking lessons from anyone else. My son's taste in music and his goals as a guitar player have changed considerably since he started working with Aaron but Aaron has always tailored the lessons accordingly. Because Aaron focuses on what's important to my son, playing the guitar has never felt like a chore. Aaron's teaching style is allowing my son to achieve his highest potential as a guitar player and for that I am very grateful.

When I started taking guitar lessons from Aaron I could barely play a chord. I am now able to tackle anything I want to play. Aaron has taught me everything from bluegrass to 80's pop. He is a patient and laid back teacher who makes guitar fun. He is an amazing musician and his sense of humor always makes lessons interesting.

I have been taking group lessons with Aaron for more than five years. Aaron has done a good job in fostering skills as a guitar player, sprinkling in a little theory where it might be useful, and helping our classes to get some background about artists and musical styles that go beyond the tabs on the page. He is knowledgeable, patient, and has a good sense of humor. I would highly recommend taking a class or lessons with him.