Hear what some current and past students have had to say about taking lessons with James Wallace:
"From the very beginning James Wallace has been a wonderful instructor. He created an even greater joy for an instrument I already love. I find my personal progress due to James Wallace's tutelage to be extraordinary. I recommend James Wallace to everyone I know and even some I do not." ~Jakob LeMaistre
"I have taken lessons from Jim for several years -- my lesson remains the high point of my week. His teaching style is encouraging and promotes self motivation and development. His flexible guidance allows for development in any style and I would recommend him to the casual and most serious students of guitar." ~Brad Pickhardt
"I have learned and continue to learn a wealth of musical knowledge while taking lessons from Jim Wallace, who is definitely the best guitarist I have ever met. No matter your style, he will adjust to help teach different guitar techniques, the whole while hammering fundamentals into your head. Before you know it, you'll be soloing like a pro. You learn the songs you want to learn, and he'll do anything he can to help you succeed." ~Brendan Gordon
"For my senior project, I learned how to play classical guitar. Jim was a great mentor." ~Ryan Delaney
"I have taken lessons for seven years now, and I still love playing the guitar. I have never felt scared to tell Jim that a piece of music is too hard. Even if I mess up on my music, Jim never gets angry." ~Rosie
"I have been with Jim for 11 years, learning guitar from blues to jazz to rock -- with some theory thrown in. I keep coming back because I keep learning. I look forward each week to my lesson, and I am a better musician because of Jim." ~Thomas McGuire
"I have taken lessons from James Wallace for 4 years now and I can't see myself stopping. Amazing guitar instructor for all styles. I would recommend him to ANYONE." ~Wyatt Arledge
"Taking lessons from James Wallace is a great experience for many people and his lessons are really fun. James will teach you some pretty cool stuff like licks and scales for guitar. I have so much fun [taking lessons] from James Wallace." ~Jared
"Relaxed, yet focused learning environment. Jim has the skill set to define the student's ability and individualize the teaching plan. He will exceed the expectations of the committed student." ~Leslie Burkhalter
"I love taking guitar lessons from Jim. They have definitely improved my playing and it has always been fun to jam with someone with as much expertise as he has." ~Wyatt Connell
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