Milo Y. says, "Mike Finley is among the most genuine people I've ever met, and as far as musical knowledge, awareness, taste, and pedagogy, he is at the top. Capable of playing some of the most technical material available on the guitar, the bass, and the drums, and able to instruct on the piano, Mike's dynamism in musical instruction has become irreplaceable to me. His catalog of both teaching material (music theory, technique, etc.) and discography is deeper and broader than anyone I know, and his awareness of the student's shortcomings and accomplishments is keen. His generative ability for exercises and studies to round out the skills of his students is truly uncanny, and all the work he gives is certain to improve the musicianship of his students. I have no doubt that Mike can take any student to their musical peak, provided they do the work. Working with him over the past year has been incredibly fulfilling and may be the most important endeavor I've yet undertaken. Beyond being just a great music teacher, Mike Finley is good person, who is smart, nurturing, understanding, thoughtful, funny, attentive and generous, and his constitution of character may well eclipse his virtuosity and pedagogy, both of which are par excellence. If you are looking to learn music seriously, there is nobody I would recommend more than Mike Finley." Read more
