Testimonials

"I’ve been a student of Alan’s for over 6 years, and I cannot speak highly enough not only of his talent as a musician, but more importantly of his aptitude as an educator. He takes time to really meet you at your level and work with you to determine your musical goals and a path to get you there. That said, he is also quite flexible/adaptable should I decide I want to work on different areas of my playing from week to week. I have been playing musical instruments since childhood, and have experienced many teachers over the years. I can truly say that Alan is one of the best. You absolutely can’t go wrong with him." 

"NWA Guitar Lessons is hands down, the best place in all of Northwest Arkansas to take guitar lessons. I’ve taken lessons from several different teachers in the area, and after being dissatisfied, I decided to give it one more shot. I’m so glad I did. Alan is a great instructor, and knows exactly how to help me work towards my goals. I definitely recommend NWA Guitar Lessons to anyone who is considering lessons for the first time, or to experienced players who are looking to improve."

"Love my guitar lessons with Alan. I’ve been his student for two years now. He makes them fun and some things seem complicated but Alan has a way of making it simple. Afterwards, I wonder why I was so stressed about something. I’d recommend Alan to anyone wanting to learn to play or even an experienced guitar player will benefit and learn more. Thanks Alan for making lessons fun, I look forward to class every week."

"Alan is more than just a fellow musician. He's a consummate professional, a real six string wizard, and a kind & patient teacher. I had the pleasure of having Alan join me as a bass player on my debut album which I recorded over 10 years ago, showcasing not only Alan's musical versatility and knowledge of music theory but his collaborative nature and generous spirit as well. I can't recommend Alan highly enough! Great teacher, incredible musician, even better human being."

"I met Alan over 20 years ago. Back then, he was the best guitarist I knew. I can only imagine how good he is now! Highly recommended!"

"I began studying under Alan in January 2018 to broaden my skill set in both jazz and theory. I have learned a lot from him and I continue to learn from his wealth of knowledge. He is an instructor who teaches the individual, not set curriculum, where lessons are tailored to each individual student's goals. His studio is inviting, spacious, and he always greets you with a smile. If you are anywhere from a beginner who just picked up an axe for the first time, prepping for college as a music major, or maybe a gigging musician looking to increase skill, Alan is able to teach at any level."

"Until a year-and-a-half ago, my only regret was never learning to play guitar. So I started taking lessons from Alan at age 43 and it has been an amazing ride. He's eager to teach me at whatever pace I want and in whatever genre I am interested. He keeps it fun and my confidence grows every day. With Alan's guidance, I'm now able to play many of the songs that have had the biggest impact on my life – and appreciate music on a whole new level."

"I’ve played guitar on and off over the years, but had never really committed to taking lessons. I decided to finally give it a try, and have really enjoyed it. Alan helped me correct some bad habits, and has taught me a wealth of new things to work on. He’s very patient and knowledgeable, and does a great job of breaking things down and explaining them."

"I’ve always thought it’d be fun to learn to play the ukulele, so last year I decided to give lessons a try. Not only has Alan done a fantastic job of teaching me at his studio, but he has gone above and beyond to help me whenever I text him with questions. He’ll even text me video/audio recordings to further demonstrate what I need help with, and that way I’m not struggling until I see him the following week. I also really appreciate his flexibility and willingness to schedule make up lessons for me whenever I can’t make my regular weekly time. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my lessons with him, and have learned a lot."

"Whether you’re looking to learn rock, blues, jazz, classical, metal, etc...this guy can do it all! Alan invested a lot of time and effort in me, and helped me tremendously to prepare for music college. If it weren’t for him, I wouldn’t be the guitarist I am today. If you get the opportunity to take lessons from him, you won’t regret it!"

"Took guitar lessons for over a year with Alan. He’s an absolutely phenomenal guitarist and teacher. He goes at your pace and asks what you want to learn, and his patience is endless. I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher."

"Best place in town for guitar lessons! Whatever style of music you want to learn, Alan can teach it. We’ve worked on classical, flamenco, jazz, Latin-rock, etc. Out of all the different teachers I’ve taken from over the years, he’s certainly the most well-rounded. None of the other teachers in the area have been able to challenge me, or help me take my playing to the next level. With Alan, I learn something new each week."

"Bass guitar classes at NWA Guitar Lessons have been very enjoyable and productive. Alan has a diverse music background with much to offer."