Steve Raleigh and Village Guitar Lessons

"Steve is a wonderful and incredibly knowledgeable teacher! He is always open to a students interests and levels and has a wealth of knowledge. Would highly recommend for anyone interested in learning guitar!"

"There are many things I love about my time working with Steve. For one, he is incredibly knowledgable about music theory and various styles of guitar, so it's been wonderful to be led by him. He always has a very clear direction for what he will show me next, and it's clear he's thought a lot about what stages he will guide a guitar student through. Before I began working with him, I expected that he'd be a jaded and uninteresting teacher, because I reasoned that because he's been doing this for so long, it's probably just his way of making a living at this point. Boy was I wrong. Steve has this excitement and radiance about him, and he genuinely cares about making you a better guitar player. His authentically energetic and interested demeanor really makes working with him something special. He's also a super real and genuine guy, so it's not just an awkward professional relationship, but you can actually connect with the guy and feel like you're spending time with a friend. At the same time, he has a very efficient and progress-based approach to the lesson time, so the lesson format is very effective. I highly recommend for all levels and styles!"

"Hands down, best guitar teacher! Steve has been teaching my teenage son for 4 years. He combines exceptional skill and technique with compassion and humor. In my son's own words, "Every guitar lesson I'm excited to play! Steve is a great guitar teacher because he's fun, funny, patient, and really talented." -Vicki and Gabe"

"I have been working with Steve Raleigh for over ten years. We have studied blues and jazz and I have improved year by year. Steve is an outstanding teacher: supportive, caring and focused. His knowledge of popular music, jazz and blues never ceases to amaze me. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player, you will have a rewarding experience working with him."

"At age 65 I took up guitar and started taking weekly lessons with Steve Raleigh. I had a semi-musical background from playing brass instruments in public school, but it had been a long time. Steve got me strumming and fretting chords right away and I was playing songs in no time. As the months and years progressed we got more into music theory and barre chords and I began to think of myself as a guitar player, the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. Not only is Steve a great teacher and guitarist - he is a genuinely nice guy and a friend."