Engage Team • December 11, 2019

Your First Guitar Lesson - How to Prep and What to Expect

Name: 518 Guitar
Address: 158 Rosemont Street, Albany, New York, 12206, US
Telephone: (518) 878-5116

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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. - Kai Urban

Your Guitar Lesson - How to Prepare and What to Expect

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