Jeff B. says, "I first picked up a guitar in 1961 and learned to play from books and friends. I’ve continued to play ever since, mostly by myself with little knowledge of the fretboard or music basics. Essentially, I did not improve for 60 years.
Enter Jon Chorba.
I found Jon on an internet search. His new student offer was fair to both of us. On our first meeting, I presented a list of things that I wanted to learn. Among these I wanted a foundation in music theory, basic strumming and picking skills. I wanted to make friends with the entire fretboard from nut to the soundhole and play up and down the neck on breaks and solos.
It was obvious from Jon’s excitement as I went through my list of goals that I had picked a good teacher. As a person, Jon is open and friendly. As a teacher he is knowledgable, professional and patient. He listens very carefully to his students and understands not only what they say, but also the nuances of what they can’t quite express. He has the gift of leading students to lead themselves.
Before Jon left Texas I had accomplished my goals and had begun on new ones. I’ve kept up Jon’s daily practice routines. Recently, I joined a Bluegrass Music club and am playing regularly with others and utilizing skills I would never have attained without my time with Jon.
I also have a far deeper understanding and love for the guitar than I had before I started lessons. I find a renewed excitement in music as I draw lovely sounds out of my guitars from places that I never explored before. I have greater confidence in my playing. My untutored friends are envious. Lessons can open up a whole new world for the youngest student or even old dogs like me.
Thank you Jon.
Jeff Buehner
Arlington, Texas" Read more