I recently started taking acoustic guitar lessons with Andrew at 518 Guitar. In such a short time, it has been a really amazing experience. As a 'newbie' without knowledge and without a guitar, Andrew was a wealth of information and resources. Each email we exchanged was full of detailed, helpful information about his classes, as well as going above and beyond to help me get set up BEFORE I was even registered with him to take any lessons. Andrew assisted me in purchasing my first (beautiful) starter guitar - AND even offered to go to the shop and play it first - to ensure I was getting a guitar that would fit my needs. Before ever taking a lesson with Andrew, he emailed me countless tips and links to resources. I can't say enough about how amazingly helpful he was before I even signed up!!! Now, I have had my first lesson and it was great. Andrew listens to your goals and puts you on a fast track to achieving them. I am already improving greatly in my chord transitions and placement - just days after our first lesson. Professional. Accommodating . . . and I really enjoy learning with Andrew, so far.

I highly recommend Andrew Wheeler. I started lessons with Andrew about 8 weeks ago with a high-level goal of improving my musicianship and self-taught guitar abilities which mainly centered around leaning songs on the internet. What I have quickly discovered is that in addition to being an excellent guitar player he is more importantly a very dedicated and patient instructor (I am not always a quick study!) that loves what he does. He was quickly able to identify and craft a customized approach to start me on a path to improve not just my technical playing but to also to better understand what is behind what we are playing and how it then can be used to build for the next level. I particularly appreciate the recorded lesson time as it is a resource that I can always access to go over things I may not be catching on to as quickly and that he is willing to address questions between lessons to maximize progress. I am looking forward to continuing the progress I am making on this guitar journey with Andrew.

While I have only been a student of Andrew's for a short time, I have benefited tremendously from having a great teacher. I tried to learn guitar using Youtube and some other lessons, but they really only amounted to fooling around with the instrument. I had heard good things about Andrew and 518 Guitar, and I am more than pleased with how my lessons have gone so far. Andrew is flexible and can do lessons both over zoom and in person, which has made things convenient for my busy and sometimes variable schedule. He does a great job of introducing the basics and building off of that, which I have found to be way more helpful than how some other resources online structured their lessons. He explains concepts well and I always leave lessons with good notes to help with my at-home practicing, and he is always available to answer questions that I have about what we went over. I would recommend Andrew to anyone who is serious about learning guitar. He is a great musician in his own right and I always look forward to our lessons.

Andrew is such an excellent and enjoyable teacher that deserves all the recognition for his work. I came into lessons a few months ago without any prior knowledge in playing guitar and am pleasantly surprised at the skills and techniques I have developed in such a short span of time. He was immensely accommodating from the start, and goes above and beyond in helping me find great deals on guitar gear. It’s noteworthy to mention that he is also INSANELY talented (I can’t emphasize this point enough!!!). His lessons are truly enjoyable and always a highlight to attend. He’s a funny guy with a wicked skill-set in guitar who’s sharing his passion in music amongst his students. I would give him 10 stars if that was an option. I definitely recommend Andrew Wheeler for your lessons!!

I have been casually playing guitar for the past fifteen years. During this time, I had some basic introductory lessons and more intermediate lessons in college. I've worked with 4 or 5 different guitar instructors at various points. Yet, none of these other teachers have come even close to being as helpful and educational as Andrew. After reading reviews of Andrew online, I began working with Andrew about 3 or so months ago. Since then, I have experienced remarkable improvement (even in this short time!) and I can't help but be inspired by our lessons each and every week. He's extremely professional and provides a lot of great resources each and every week. I'm closer to being the musician I want to ultimately be - and a lot of this is because of Andrew. I can't wait to see where this will keep going. I honestly cannot recommend him highly enough.

Andrew is top notch when it comes to guitar lessons. He takes the time to answer any questions I have and matches the pace of the lessons based on how well I pick up on the information. Initially I was worried that starting lessons solely online during the pandemic would hinder my ability to learn, but Andrew uses some great tools to facilitate productive sessions via Zoom. After your lesson he shares with you recordings and documents created specifically for whatever you are learning so you have something to refer back to while practicing during the week. If you're ever stuck or have a question in between lessons, Andrew will help you out in any way he can. I really look forward to continuing lessons with 518 Guitar and highly recommend the company for anyone looking to become a better guitar player!

I found Andrew at 518 Guitar Lessons while searching for a guitar teacher to help me get over a plateau I had reached while learning on my own. Andrew is an incredible teacher and talented guitarist that knows exactly how to explain ideas and information in a way that you can understand and absorb. He is very patient and encouraging during lessons, and always makes sure that you know that you can contact him any time with questions between visits. Andrew identified the areas I was struggling with, and put my goals in mind when tailoring our lessons. It wasn't long before I was over my plateau, and felt more confident than ever in my playing. I would HIGHLY recommend Andrew for anyone looking to learn guitar at any level.

I’ve been taking lessons with Andrew for the better part of two months now. More specifically, I’ve been taking lessons on how to play a very difficult, and specific genre of music on guitar. Andrew has been an incredible instructor in the short time we’ve been working together. He’s very kind, patient, lenient, understanding and most of all he listens. I sought out Andrew because upon our initial phone consultation, I felt like I was talking to someone I knew my whole life, and he was a complete stranger. If you’re looking for top notch service and a very attentive and patient guitar instructor, look no further than 518 Guitar. I look forward to every lesson and can’t wait to see where I go as a musician in the future with the help of Andrew.

Andrew started teaching my children to play guitar, and they both loved his approach. Very patient and very understanding about their abilities, and he really tailored the lessons around their strengths. He was doing such a good job that I decided to start taking lessons myself. 2 years later, my kids have lost interest but I'm still going strong! We had to transition to online lessons when the pandemic hit, but it's still been quite valuable. Andrew takes the time to understand what I want to get out of the lessons, and what I want to focus on each time. At my age, I'm just happy being able to play songs I love, and Andrew does a great job of catering to that. Highly recommend for any age!

Started taking guitar lessons from Andrew a few months ago and it has been a great experience for me. He is an excellent teacher, very skilled and knowledgeable and able to individualize instruction based on the interests of the students. I first encountered him on Facebook and as others have noted he was sending me things to work on even before I was formally taking lessons from him, I thought that was pretty remarkable. In my mind that reflects his love of playing, teaching and helping others improve their skills. I would absolutely recommend contacting him if you are looking to learn and improve your skills no matter what style of music you play.

Andrew Wheeler is an awesome instructor! I had looked for a while to find someone to give lessons for my son and I and I am very happy we found 518 Guitar! Andrew does a great job moving at our speed and has a genuine interest in knowing the music we are in to, and want to learn how to play. He seeks out ways for my son and I to learn and play together which makes all the difference. With Andrew's depth of technical experience and obvious passion of various genres I don't believe it matters what your starting point is, he is going to make you better!

Andrew is an incredible guitar player and has a wealth of knowledge including but not limited to music theory & guitar tips and tricks. He has a knack for explaining things that I didn’t know I needed to be explained. I’ve taken lessons with Andrew for a few months and if I had more time available, I would do it twice a week. He’s a great jam partner and happily writes notes for me to take home and study, and will go above and beyond and even make personalized videos sometimes when I need extra help on a certain topic. Highly recommend taking lessons with Andrew.

Andrew has been an incredible help in building my guitar skills. I showed up knowing basically nothing, and he has taken me through chords, strumming patterns, picking exercises, etc. He makes great use of the limited time we have in each lesson and his “be gig-ready” course is essentially a guitar academy. Instead of traditional weekly lessons, you sit down and plan a course together and get permanent access to the materials he provides including your very own personalized practice tracker. I couldn’t recommend this course enough!

Andrew Wheeler is an awesome instructor! I had looked for a while to find someone to give lessons for my son and I and I am very happy we found 518 Guitar! Andrew does a great job moving at our speed and has a genuine interest in knowing the music we are in to, and want to learn how to play. He seeks out ways for my son and I to learn and play together which makes all the difference. With Andrew's depth of technical experience and obvious passion of various genres I don't believe it matters what your starting point is, he is going to make you better!

Andrew is amazing. He has been working with my son for nearly a year and has shown incredible passion for teaching and patience with a young student. My son looks forward to every lesson because of Andrew’s ability to make learning fun and accessible. His encouragement and willingness to reach students at their level helps make lessons exciting and something my son loves to go to. As a father, I can’t help but love how proud my son is of himself and the improvements he makes under Andrew’s guidance. I highly and without hesitation recommend Andrew.

As a 59 year old picking up the guitar for the first time, I wasn't sure what to expect from any teacher. Andrew has turned out to be so much better than I expected. He is not intimidating, he is friendly, he is super talented, and has the knack for giving me a lot to work on without overwhelming me. I thought I would be a project for any teacher, but thanks to Andrew I feel I am making steady progress. I would highly recommend Andrew as a teacher.

Andrew is an extraordinary teacher. He combines a comprehensive knowledge of music theory and technique with an experienced and thoughtful teaching method. I have been looking for a teacher like him for years. He listened and heard where I want to go as a musician and has tailored my lessons to my ability and interests. He is a teacher who can not simply teach songs but how and why songs "work". Its a huge difference and hard to find. I highly recommend him if you are serious about learning guitar.

It is obvious that Andrew is a master of his craft, and what's even more obvious is his patience, kindness and willingness to go the extra mile to be an extraordinary teacher. I have been a remote student with Andrew for several months now and I have since achieved musical goals quicker than I have in previous years combined. If you're looking for an amazing teacher and pleasant learning environment look no further.

Andrew is the best! He’s so understanding and flexible. It’s really cool to see how he can teach both from a technical perspective but also just from feeling based on how his student learns best. For anyone looking to take lessons to learn guitar as a beginner or brush up on old skills, Andrew is definitely your guy. HIGHLY recommend. His virtual sessions and teaching tools are really great.

Andrew provided me with a great learning environment for an adequate price. He helped me improve my music reading skills, learn over ten different keys, and learn a countless amount songs in the time we worked together. Andrew is a great teacher for anyone, whether you’re a beginner or you have experience, but you really want to understand the guitar. Would definitely recommend!

Andrew is an AMAZING instructor! I’ve been taking lessons with Andrew for several years, and he continually helps me work towards higher and higher goals. He’s incredibly flexible, so he’ll work with students in whatever ways work best for them, without pushing one learning style over another. I highly recommend Andrew, and think anyone looking for lessons should reach out to him!

I’ve had many guitar instructors in the past, but Andrew is by far the most dedicated and efficient teacher I’ve met. He knows what his students need to achieve their goals, and has the insight to direct them accordingly. I highly recommend Andrew to anyone, whether your goal is to learn to play for fun like myself or want to become a guitar maestro.

Online guitar lessons with Andrew has been such an excellent experience. He is a wonderful teacher. He takes the time to explain things, has absolute command of the subject, and is an artist at heart who loves music. I look forward to our lessons every week. After going though two previous teachers, I feel lucky to have found Andrew. I'd highly recommend him to every student.

Such a wonderful teacher! Every lesson is new and fun, he keeps it fresh and exciting. I actually feel like I'm learning practical skills and songs at the same time. Amazing work ethic too, he's always creating videos and docs for me to reference and learn more. So knowledgeable about all kinds of music and history as well. Best bass guitar teacher ever!

I started with Andrew 4 years ago at age 61 never having picked up a guitar in my life. I wanted to learn to play but also wanted to read music and get a healthy dose of music theory along the way. Andrew has given me exactly what I wanted in guitar instruction and I cannot say enough good things about him and his approach to teaching.

What an amazing experience my 12 year old is having! Andrew is an amazing musician and instructor. He is teaching with purpose and keeps my son engaged. The lessons are student tailored and always have a lesson video to review what was taught. I’m so impressed with the artistic growth my child has achieved. I would recommend 518Guitar to anyone!

Andrew is a great teacher! My son is super shy but really wanted to learn guitar. Andrew is super patient with him, and his approach to teaching makes it easy to follow. He makes the lessons fun. My son leaves the lessons excited and encouraged. I even jumped in and started learning with my 9 year old. Highly recommend 518 Guitar!

Andrew is a great teacher! He goes at the pace you need, caters the lessons to support your musical goals, is flexible and open minded, has great tools and resources, and is a very kind person. He is very knowledgable and skilled. I started with him as a beginner on guitar and have learned so much. Would definitely recommend!

Andrew is an amazing teacher and one of the best musicians I’ve ever worked with. He helped me to progress when I felt stuck on a plateau, thinking that I could not improve my skills. Andrew is a fabulous teacher for any skill level and will know exactly what you need to succeed.

Andrew has been an incredible teacher! I hadn’t played guitar in over 10 years and he made me feel very comfortable & went at a great pace. We met via zoom and he was punctual every time. I would recommend Andrew to everyone, whether you’re a beginner or have plenty of experience.

I highly recommend Andrew to any level of guitar player looking to improve. Andrew has a very positive attitude and is a natural and patient teacher. He is excellent at explaining the guitar in different ways so the student can better understand.

Andrew is a great instructor. Very knowledgeable about guitar and adjusts lessons to your playing style and interests. He also is patient and does not watch the clock when teaching. He definitely really cares and thinks of you as an apprentice /student more than as a client.

Andrew is an amazing teacher and a great friend. He has helped me unlock a new level of music theory knowledge and skill that I would not have been able to do on my own. I wouldn’t be half the guitar player I am now without Andrew’s mentoring and teaching.

Andrew is kind and understanding and tailors each lesson to fit your musical goals. Great experience, would recommend him as a teacher for anyone looking to play music.

I had a great lesson with Andrew! It was my first time playing the guitar and I wanted to find out if I liked it. Andrew made it a great experience and I am so excited to keep learning.

Andrew is a super beginner-friendly and experienced instructor. If you are in the Albany area and are looking to get into the guitar, this is the spot to do it!!

Great teaching style! I have learned so much from Andrew this past year! He is talented, professional, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend 518 Guitar Lessons.

Andrew is a great teacher and a great person. I enjoy my lessons with him and feel like I’ve learned a good amount from him. He’s very understanding and helpful. I recommend taking lessons with him!

My daughter has been taking lessons from Andrew for a couple years and loves it. Andrew is a fantastic teacher, his enthusiasm and knowledge about guitar playing is infectious. I'm so glad we stumbled across guitar 518.

Andrew has been great at tailoring lessons to what specifically I want to play. He has also taught me about different techniques and scales to help support the songs I’m playing. Would definitely recommend learning from him.

Andrew at 518 Guitar Lessons is an amazing teacher. He breaks down the music in a way so that a person that has never held a guitar can understand the basics. My son and I wouldn’t want another teacher other than Andrew.

I began taking lessons with Andrew with some angst. Starting to learn to play the guitar at the age of 50, I didn't know if I would have the dexterity in my hands or the patience to learn something new. The way that Andrew tailors his lessons to each individual student, it makes learning both challenging and enjoyable. He adds a personal touch during our interactions and it makes my lesson something that I look forward to every week. I cannot recommend him enough.