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Michael
I’ve been taking guitar lessons with Jaime for six months now, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with my progress and the overall experience. Jaime is not just a fantastic guitar player but also an incredible teacher who truly understands how to nurture a student’s potential.
His teaching style is both patient and encouraging, making even the most complex techniques accessible. Jaime has an amazing ability to break down difficult concepts into manageable steps, ensuring that I not only understand them but also master them.
His personalized approach to teaching is another highlight. He takes the time to understand my goals and interests, tailoring the lessons to suit my needs. This customized approach has kept me motivated and engaged, and I’ve seen significant improvement in my playing in a short amount of time.
If you’re looking for a guitar teacher who is knowledgeable, supportive, and genuinely passionate about music, look no further than Jaime. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking to learn or improve their guitar skills.
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Michael
I’ve been taking guitar lessons with Jaime for six months now, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with my progress and the overall experience. Jaime is not just a fantastic guitar player but also an incredible teacher who truly understands how to nurture a student’s potential.
His teaching style is both patient and encouraging, making even the most complex techniques accessible. Jaime has an amazing ability to break down difficult concepts into manageable steps, ensuring that I not only understand them but also master them.
His personalized approach to teaching is another highlight. He takes the time to understand my goals and interests, tailoring the lessons to suit my needs. This customized approach has kept me motivated and engaged, and I’ve seen significant improvement in my playing in a short amount of time.
If you’re looking for a guitar teacher who is knowledgeable, supportive, and genuinely passionate about music, look no further than Jaime. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking to learn or improve their guitar skills.
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Grant
Jaime definitely is a great teacher! He’s flexible in what you want to be taught and clearly knows what he’s talking about. He is also good about giving small tips about your form to help improve efficiency.
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Grant
Jaime definitely is a great teacher! He’s flexible in what you want to be taught and clearly knows what he’s talking about. He is also good about giving small tips about your form to help improve efficiency.
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Dion
Nothing short of a miracle that I found this guy on Thumbtack! Jaime is an amazing guitar instructor and coach. I have been working with him consistently since January, I have made some giant leaps in my guitar playing ability thus far. I am very glad I found Jaime to help me along in my Guitar journey.
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Dion
Nothing short of a miracle that I found this guy on Thumbtack! Jaime is an amazing guitar instructor and coach. I have been working with him consistently since January, I have made some giant leaps in my guitar playing ability thus far. I am very glad I found Jaime to help me along in my Guitar journey.
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Yu
Having Jaime as my guitar teacher for nearly a year has been a transformative experience for me.
After assessing my level of playing the first time we met, Jaime built a customized learning roadmap for me which constists of technical training, theory and song learning.
1. On technical training, the practice routine Jaime developed for me is both systematic and comprehensive. By working on those exercises, I observed significant improvement in my finger dexterity and timing. In addition, there are times when I struggled to make improvement. Jaime helped me identified the weakness or bottleneck in my playing, and incorporated customized exercise in my practice routine to help me address those issues.
2. Before meeting Jaime, ear training was a skill that I largely overlooked. Jaime’s approach to song transcription has significantly improved my ability to discern finer details in music. It not only helps me better develop my ear to steer my playing, but also deepened my understanding and appreciation of my favorite guitar music.
3. On song learning, Jaime's selection of music differs from typical repertoire found in conventional guitar lessons, but perfectly suits my skill level and also my musical taste. It has been an absoluate enjoyment to learn these songs, such as , ,
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Yu
Having Jaime as my guitar teacher for nearly a year has been a transformative experience for me.
After assessing my level of playing the first time we met, Jaime built a customized learning roadmap for me which constists of technical training, theory and song learning.
1. On technical training, the practice routine Jaime developed for me is both systematic and comprehensive. By working on those exercises, I observed significant improvement in my finger dexterity and timing. In addition, there are times when I struggled to make improvement. Jaime helped me identified the weakness or bottleneck in my playing, and incorporated customized exercise in my practice routine to help me address those issues.
2. Before meeting Jaime, ear training was a skill that I largely overlooked. Jaime’s approach to song transcription has significantly improved my ability to discern finer details in music. It not only helps me better develop my ear to steer my playing, but also deepened my understanding and appreciation of my favorite guitar music.
3. On song learning, Jaime's selection of music differs from typical repertoire found in conventional guitar lessons, but perfectly suits my skill level and also my musical taste. It has been an absoluate enjoyment to learn these songs, such as , ,
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Michael
I've been taking lessons with Jaime for many years now. In that time, my abilities have improved beyond anything I expected. Jaime has helped me focus on many aspects of my playing, including technique, theory, transcription, rhythm and lead playing. He has also introduced me to numerous players which has helped to expand my musical palette. I highly recommend taking lessons with Jaime if you want to take your playing to the next level.
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Michael
I've been taking lessons with Jaime for many years now. In that time, my abilities have improved beyond anything I expected. Jaime has helped me focus on many aspects of my playing, including technique, theory, transcription, rhythm and lead playing. He has also introduced me to numerous players which has helped to expand my musical palette. I highly recommend taking lessons with Jaime if you want to take your playing to the next level.
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David
Jaime is a patient and humble teacher with much encouragement (and a very nice guy). Lessons are well thought out and structured to my interests. His attention to detail is exceptional, yet not over bearing. I will definitely continue working with Jaime for a long time to come. I'm lucky to have found him!
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David
Jaime is a patient and humble teacher with much encouragement (and a very nice guy). Lessons are well thought out and structured to my interests. His attention to detail is exceptional, yet not over bearing. I will definitely continue working with Jaime for a long time to come. I'm lucky to have found him!
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Jennifer
Jaime has been great working with my son and making sure to teach him the fundamentals while still making learning how to play the guitar fun!
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Jennifer
Jaime has been great working with my son and making sure to teach him the fundamentals while still making learning how to play the guitar fun!
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Nitin
I’ve been taking classes with Jaime for the past 2+ years. I have found his instruction style to be extremely effective for me. I have been playing for quite a number of years now but never really progressed as much as I wanted because I always stayed in my comfort zone. The exercises and songs that we work on during the classes always challenge me and I can definitely see the improvements. There are a bunch of songs and techniques I can execute now that I couldn’t have imagined a year or two before.
Jaime is thoughtful, methodical and disciplined in his approach to teaching guitar. I would whole heartedly recommend him to anyone who’s looking to get better at guitar.
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Nitin
I’ve been taking classes with Jaime for the past 2+ years. I have found his instruction style to be extremely effective for me. I have been playing for quite a number of years now but never really progressed as much as I wanted because I always stayed in my comfort zone. The exercises and songs that we work on during the classes always challenge me and I can definitely see the improvements. There are a bunch of songs and techniques I can execute now that I couldn’t have imagined a year or two before.
Jaime is thoughtful, methodical and disciplined in his approach to teaching guitar. I would whole heartedly recommend him to anyone who’s looking to get better at guitar.
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Matt
Jaime is a phenomenal instructor that truly cares about his students. He always goes above and beyond to ensure his instruction is of the highest quality. I genuinely appreciate the time and effort that he put into each lesson and I look forward to working with him again in the future. Thanks for all of the help!
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Matt
Jaime is a phenomenal instructor that truly cares about his students. He always goes above and beyond to ensure his instruction is of the highest quality. I genuinely appreciate the time and effort that he put into each lesson and I look forward to working with him again in the future. Thanks for all of the help!
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Olivia
Jaime is an amazing teacher and I can’t recommend him enough! I’ve taken lessons with him for a few years now and he’s helped me correct a lot of the bad habits I learned from other teachers / years of being self-taught. He’s very good at explaining technical details, very patient, and knowledgeable on so many different styles of music. Whatever your musical goals are, he will help you get there!
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Olivia
Jaime is an amazing teacher and I can’t recommend him enough! I’ve taken lessons with him for a few years now and he’s helped me correct a lot of the bad habits I learned from other teachers / years of being self-taught. He’s very good at explaining technical details, very patient, and knowledgeable on so many different styles of music. Whatever your musical goals are, he will help you get there!
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James
Jaime has been a great guitar instructor. We started on finger-style guitar and I got comfortable with that and then we moved to electric. I really appreciate his patience and high standards. I am starting to hear the difference in everything I play. Despite suffering a neurological issue that left me with tremors in my hands, we continued our lessons and I’m glad I did. I’m still playing and getting better at guitar. Glad he has the patience he does!
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James
Jaime has been a great guitar instructor. We started on finger-style guitar and I got comfortable with that and then we moved to electric. I really appreciate his patience and high standards. I am starting to hear the difference in everything I play. Despite suffering a neurological issue that left me with tremors in my hands, we continued our lessons and I’m glad I did. I’m still playing and getting better at guitar. Glad he has the patience he does!
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Scott
Jaime is very knowledgeable and is very good at explaining concepts in terms that are easy to grasp. He is adept at providing concise and useful critiques while maintaining a supportive and motivating attitude. He keeps lessons fun and engaging and is very adaptive in his teaching style. Jaime is also very organized and is always on time and ready to teach.
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Scott
Jaime is very knowledgeable and is very good at explaining concepts in terms that are easy to grasp. He is adept at providing concise and useful critiques while maintaining a supportive and motivating attitude. He keeps lessons fun and engaging and is very adaptive in his teaching style. Jaime is also very organized and is always on time and ready to teach.
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TJ
I’ve been taking lessons with Jaime for several months now, and I can confidently say he’s a fantastic teacher. As a self-taught guitarist with 10-15 years of experience, most of my playing had been unstructured—noodling around and learning occasional songs (only to forget them later). However, I recently decided to elevate my abilities to a more sophisticated level, and that’s when I met Jaime.
Jaime’s teaching approach has been invaluable. He focuses on proper technique, helping to correct my bad habits and show how to stay relaxed while building speed. Additionally, he emphasizes learning new songs by ear and through repetition—the challenging aspects of guitar playing that truly require a professional guide. Even in just a few short months, I’ve noticed significant improvements across the board. From how I hold the guitar, to my warm-up routines and practice structure, everything has evolved.
What sets Jaime apart is his commitment to accountability. Each week, he ensures I continue to progress and refine my skills. I’m confident that sticking with Jaime is the right choice for my musical journey. He’s exactly what I needed to break free from my self-taught rut. If you’re looking to step up your guitar skills, I highly recommend Jaime.
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TJ
I’ve been taking lessons with Jaime for several months now, and I can confidently say he’s a fantastic teacher. As a self-taught guitarist with 10-15 years of experience, most of my playing had been unstructured—noodling around and learning occasional songs (only to forget them later). However, I recently decided to elevate my abilities to a more sophisticated level, and that’s when I met Jaime.
Jaime’s teaching approach has been invaluable. He focuses on proper technique, helping to correct my bad habits and show how to stay relaxed while building speed. Additionally, he emphasizes learning new songs by ear and through repetition—the challenging aspects of guitar playing that truly require a professional guide. Even in just a few short months, I’ve noticed significant improvements across the board. From how I hold the guitar, to my warm-up routines and practice structure, everything has evolved.
What sets Jaime apart is his commitment to accountability. Each week, he ensures I continue to progress and refine my skills. I’m confident that sticking with Jaime is the right choice for my musical journey. He’s exactly what I needed to break free from my self-taught rut. If you’re looking to step up your guitar skills, I highly recommend Jaime.
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Isabel
I've taken acoustic guitar lessons with Jaime for over a year. It's been great! Jaime is a wonderful teacher, very consistent and helpful. Definitely recommend!
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Isabel
I've taken acoustic guitar lessons with Jaime for over a year. It's been great! Jaime is a wonderful teacher, very consistent and helpful. Definitely recommend!
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Kaitlin
I highly recommend Jaime as a guitar instructor for any level. From day one he is invested in your development and shares his expertise openly from tips on technique to theory. Having picked up the guitar a few months back I was hitting a plateau and Jaime helped me break out of my rut. Giving me a roadmap to follow made for more effective practice and accelerated my progress. Staying connected throughout the week he encourages recordings of your practice between lessons keeping you on track. He is always willing to tackle any song or calmly explain theory over and over until it finally begins to sink in. A great instructor as well as a kind, patient and thoughtful person.
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Kaitlin
I highly recommend Jaime as a guitar instructor for any level. From day one he is invested in your development and shares his expertise openly from tips on technique to theory. Having picked up the guitar a few months back I was hitting a plateau and Jaime helped me break out of my rut. Giving me a roadmap to follow made for more effective practice and accelerated my progress. Staying connected throughout the week he encourages recordings of your practice between lessons keeping you on track. He is always willing to tackle any song or calmly explain theory over and over until it finally begins to sink in. A great instructor as well as a kind, patient and thoughtful person.
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Sharookh
I have been working with Jamie for over 2 years and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a guitar teacher/mentor. Prior to working with Jamie, I was a self-taught guitarist (~20 years) that lacked some key understandings on how to approach guitar-play and practice. Jamie is knowledgeable, patient and breaks down simple and complex parts into personalized, easily-digestible parts - and then he will continue working with you on it till you get the hang of it! Highly recommended for both novice and experienced players!
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Sharookh
I have been working with Jamie for over 2 years and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a guitar teacher/mentor. Prior to working with Jamie, I was a self-taught guitarist (~20 years) that lacked some key understandings on how to approach guitar-play and practice. Jamie is knowledgeable, patient and breaks down simple and complex parts into personalized, easily-digestible parts - and then he will continue working with you on it till you get the hang of it! Highly recommended for both novice and experienced players!
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Deborah
Before I started working with Jaime I was trying to teach myself to play guitar and all the usual ways, including videos. That just doesn't get the job done! Since working with Jaime about a year and a half ago, he has helped me clarify my personal goals for learning to play guitar and gives me exactly what I need to continue to work toward achieving those goals. His knowledge of a wide variety of styles of music is beneficial because it exposes me to stiles I wouldn't have even considered before, as well as the styles that are important to me. Do yourself a favor and start learning to play guitar with Jaime!
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Deborah
Before I started working with Jaime I was trying to teach myself to play guitar and all the usual ways, including videos. That just doesn't get the job done! Since working with Jaime about a year and a half ago, he has helped me clarify my personal goals for learning to play guitar and gives me exactly what I need to continue to work toward achieving those goals. His knowledge of a wide variety of styles of music is beneficial because it exposes me to stiles I wouldn't have even considered before, as well as the styles that are important to me. Do yourself a favor and start learning to play guitar with Jaime!
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Adam
I have been taking guitar lessons with Jaime for three years. During that time, Jaime has guided me from being an absolute beginner to mastering several songs and developing important techniques that will allow me to tackle a wide variety of new music. In addition to being a nice guy, Jaime is a patient mentor, but also clear and motivating, helping me to tackle new challenges incrementally. I was apprehensive about conducting lessons virtually, but Jaime makes it incredibly easy. He has been remarkably responsive and flexible around the demands of being a parent. Really, I couldn’t imagine a better arrangement to learn guitar. Jaime is an excellent teacher and I highly recommend him.
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Adam
I have been taking guitar lessons with Jaime for three years. During that time, Jaime has guided me from being an absolute beginner to mastering several songs and developing important techniques that will allow me to tackle a wide variety of new music. In addition to being a nice guy, Jaime is a patient mentor, but also clear and motivating, helping me to tackle new challenges incrementally. I was apprehensive about conducting lessons virtually, but Jaime makes it incredibly easy. He has been remarkably responsive and flexible around the demands of being a parent. Really, I couldn’t imagine a better arrangement to learn guitar. Jaime is an excellent teacher and I highly recommend him.
Jon
Great teacher! I can't express that enough! He blends theory and technique smoothly together in each lesson. He's patient with you and pays close attention to detail so you don't create bad habits. He is rooting for you and wants you to succeed so he will slow down the lesson to make sure every thing is correct before moving forward. If you have a question, he has an answer! I'm really glad I decided to take lessons with Jaime! He's a rockstar Teacher!
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Jon
Great teacher! I can't express that enough! He blends theory and technique smoothly together in each lesson. He's patient with you and pays close attention to detail so you don't create bad habits. He is rooting for you and wants you to succeed so he will slow down the lesson to make sure every thing is correct before moving forward. If you have a question, he has an answer! I'm really glad I decided to take lessons with Jaime! He's a rockstar Teacher!
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Paul
As a self-taught guitarist who never had a rigorous practice schedule, Jaime has been a huge help. I wanted to level up my technical skill, and Jaime told me exactly what to do, and it’s really been working! I’m making so much more progress than I ever did on my own. It’s really gratifying to finally be making the kind of progress I want to be making.
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Paul
As a self-taught guitarist who never had a rigorous practice schedule, Jaime has been a huge help. I wanted to level up my technical skill, and Jaime told me exactly what to do, and it’s really been working! I’m making so much more progress than I ever did on my own. It’s really gratifying to finally be making the kind of progress I want to be making.
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Camilo
I have been taking guitar lessons with Jaime since October 29,2020. It has been almost one year and a half of great lessons and instructions. Jaime is very punctual and responsive to all my questions and needs. He is also flexible on his calendar. We usually start class with finger exercises across the fretboard. Then, we practice the current songs under progress. He has also thought me guitar theory and even song recording and production.
During this time I have increased my speed and technicality. These have allowed me to play rock songs that I would never imagine able to play. On the other side, Jaime has helped me understand the fretboard with chord shapes and triads. Furthermore, he always has a song to teach me that adapts to my level of playing.
His way of teaching is inspirational, always putting me to my limit but not beyond; with patience, dedication and professionalism. I am a professional health care worker with a strong music background from birth ( My father was a musician) and I have had multiple music teachers in my life. I never had a teacher with such dedication to me and my hobby.
At last, his teachings go beyond the music realm and are applicable to my daily activities. I would not hesitate to recommend him as a guitar teacher. You would never regret it. One piece of advice for your journey, be patient and trust the process. Rock on!
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Camilo
I have been taking guitar lessons with Jaime since October 29,2020. It has been almost one year and a half of great lessons and instructions. Jaime is very punctual and responsive to all my questions and needs. He is also flexible on his calendar. We usually start class with finger exercises across the fretboard. Then, we practice the current songs under progress. He has also thought me guitar theory and even song recording and production.
During this time I have increased my speed and technicality. These have allowed me to play rock songs that I would never imagine able to play. On the other side, Jaime has helped me understand the fretboard with chord shapes and triads. Furthermore, he always has a song to teach me that adapts to my level of playing.
His way of teaching is inspirational, always putting me to my limit but not beyond; with patience, dedication and professionalism. I am a professional health care worker with a strong music background from birth ( My father was a musician) and I have had multiple music teachers in my life. I never had a teacher with such dedication to me and my hobby.
At last, his teachings go beyond the music realm and are applicable to my daily activities. I would not hesitate to recommend him as a guitar teacher. You would never regret it. One piece of advice for your journey, be patient and trust the process. Rock on!
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Jesse
Jaime was a great teacher .i really enjoyed the way he opened up my head and pulled out my brain and showed it how music worked lol seriously though he was great teacher attention to detail .i loved the way he explained theory to me where I could understand .
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Jesse
Jaime was a great teacher .i really enjoyed the way he opened up my head and pulled out my brain and showed it how music worked lol seriously though he was great teacher attention to detail .i loved the way he explained theory to me where I could understand .
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Pierina
Jaime is very patient and loves what he does. He uses a good teaching method and give you good tips to learn fast. He is great!!
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Pierina
Jaime is very patient and loves what he does. He uses a good teaching method and give you good tips to learn fast. He is great!!
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Shawn
I started taking lessons with Jaime after trying to teach myself guitar for years and after recovering from a bad wrist injury. We’ve worked to correct my technique and shake bad habits over the last year and half. My guitar play has improve so much during this time it’s hard to believe. Also, My wrist no longer gets sore after playing which was a huge barrier to consistent progress for me. Jaime is very knowlegeable and always knows exactly what’s needed to fix a problem or help me progress. Highly recommended
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Shawn
I started taking lessons with Jaime after trying to teach myself guitar for years and after recovering from a bad wrist injury. We’ve worked to correct my technique and shake bad habits over the last year and half. My guitar play has improve so much during this time it’s hard to believe. Also, My wrist no longer gets sore after playing which was a huge barrier to consistent progress for me. Jaime is very knowlegeable and always knows exactly what’s needed to fix a problem or help me progress. Highly recommended
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Aly
Jaime is an incredible guitar teacher! I am a slow learner (which has led to great frustration with past instructors), but Jaime has been EXTREMELY patient with me. Over the past few years we have worked together, I have seen huge improvement in my foundation and I have become more disciplined and passionate about music. If you are looking for a teacher that will push you to exceed your potential and provide a safe environment to make mistakes along the way, Jaime is definitely the right fit. His easy-going attitude during lessons and careful attention to detail has been key to my progress as an artist.
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Aly
Jaime is an incredible guitar teacher! I am a slow learner (which has led to great frustration with past instructors), but Jaime has been EXTREMELY patient with me. Over the past few years we have worked together, I have seen huge improvement in my foundation and I have become more disciplined and passionate about music. If you are looking for a teacher that will push you to exceed your potential and provide a safe environment to make mistakes along the way, Jaime is definitely the right fit. His easy-going attitude during lessons and careful attention to detail has been key to my progress as an artist.
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