Songdog Music,

24 Seminary Street, Berea, OH 44017

"this was my first time getting any musical guidance from a teacher one on one and Jay not only acknowledged my own progress but then curated a great pathway from his own material for filling in the gaps and then advancing me further in my music theory knowledge and furthermore then be able to apply it. I came to Jay with a goal of getting into music school and he was just as eager about it as I was, which was extremely encouraging. Once I was a few classes into Jay's course I noticed a great increase in how I made my music and also thought about it. highly recommend taking his course if you are at any stage of musical knowledge."

"Jay is awesome! He plans my lessons according to what I need and always has a fun song to share. He does more than show you how to play your instrument, he educates you, and I really appreciate that."

"Jay is a fantastic teacher. As an adult student getting back into guitar after a long hiatus (i.e. raising kids), one of the things that I appreciate most is how willing he was to listen to my goals and tailor lessons to help me reach my desired outcomes. His approach definitely makes it feel like he's teaching me what I want to learn vs what he wants to teach (as some other instructors do). He is always able to structure lessons & practice exercises in a way that builds skills and competencies, and he does so in a manner that makes 'eating vegetables' feel more like having dessert. Highly recommend!"

"Jay is a great instructor. He teaches music in a way that not only teaches you a few tabs and chords, but helps you learn how to read and understand sheet music and rhythms in a way that even me as a guy who previously had no experience with a musical instrument can understand. He really knows what he is doing and had an impressive resume to back it up."