Hello, I’m Ken!
I’m spreading my passion and excitement for music, one lesson at a time!
Testimonials
“I'VE TRIED TO TAKE GUITAR LESSONS FROM OTHER TEACHERS OVER THE YEARS AND NEVER GOT VERY FAR BEFORE I FELT DEFEATED, SELF-CONSCIOUS, AND FRUSTRATED. KEN IS KIND, SUPPORTIVE, PATIENT, AND SO BRILLIANT. HE TAILORS LESSONS AROUND THE MUSIC I'M INTERESTED IN LEARNING AND HAS THE CONFIDENCE AND DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE TO BE ABLE TO EXPLAIN IDEAS AND TECHNIQUES FROM SEVERAL ANGLES WHEN I GET STUMPED.”
– ALLIE L.
“HE CHALLENGES SOPHIA TO LEARN NEW MUSIC AND ENCOURAGES HER TO PERFORM FOR OTHERS AS A MEANS OF PRACTICE”
Crucial Guitar (Ken) is amazing! Sophia started guitar lessons in-person with Ken just before COVID and he seamlessly transitioned into online lessons and even expanded to include remote piano lessons as well. Ken is talented, patient and kind; yet challenges Sophia to learn new music and encourages her to perform for others as a means of practice. Ken also takes into consideration personal music interests and even worked with Sophia so she could learn to play and sing her Dad’s favorite song for Father’s Day. Ken has encouraged Sophia’s love of music to the extent that she finds refuge and comfort in playing her guitar and ukulele outside of the week-to-week lessons.
– KRISTEN B.
“AT THAT AGE (age 7) I COULDN’T GET HIM TO CONCENTRATE ON ANYTHING BUT KEN PATIENTLY TAUGHT HIM AND NOW MY SON LOVES PLAYING GUITAR…AND HE’S GETTING BETTER AND BETTER EVERY WEEK”
– PREJEETH T.
“KEN IS AN EXCELLENT GUITAR TEACHER! HE HAS A GREAT WAY OF CHALLENGING ME TO IMPROVE WITH EACH LESSON WHILE MAKING IT FUN”
– JENNIFER A.
“KEN IS BY FAR ONE OF THE BEST TEACHERS AROUND. SUPER KNOWLEDGEABLE, REALLY FRIENDLY. HE HAS BEEN TEACHING MY SON FOR ABOUT A YEAR NOW, AND HE PLAYS AMAZING.”
– VICTOR B.
“AN INSPIRING TEACHER AND WELL-VERSED IN ALL THINGS GUITAR!”
It’s inspiring to be in the presence of someone who’s spent decades of his life perfecting his craft – I’m constantly blown away by his vast knowledge of guitar every single time I sit down with him. By my first lesson, I was already tackling songs that I’ve always considered impossible to play. He’s always able to precisely articulate how I can improve and encourage me in a way that nurtures my appreciation for music and that motivates me to keep practicing. Not to mention, Ken is a great guy and incredibly fun to hang out with!
– RANDY L.
“I HAD ZERO EXPERIENCE WHEN I FIRST STARTED THE LESSONS AND AFTER A FEW MONTHS I WAS ABLE TO PLAY FULL-LENGTH SONGS FOR MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY.”
– RYAN A.
“GREAT TEACHER FOR SON WITH LEARNING DISABILITY. THIS IS THE ONLY AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITY THAT MY SON IS WILLING TO PULL AWAY FROM THE VIDEO GAMES FOR. HE ACTUALLY LOOKS FORWARD TO THE LESSONS AND IS REALLY LEARNING HOW TO PLAY!”
– TAMMY S.
“MY 5-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER LOVES HIS JOVIAL APPROACH. WITHIN 4 WEEKS, SHE HAS PICKED UP A LOT OF THINGS AND IS IMPROVING DAY BY DAY. HE IS PATIENT AS YOU OUGHT TO BE WITH THE KIDS AND YET PERSISTENT ENOUGH TO STICK TO THE TASK.”
– RAHUL S.
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Dedicated to helping you or your loved ones reach their goals
Founded in 2013, I started this business dedicated to the art and craft of teaching guitar. I look forward to helping you progress through the fun and rewarding challenges of playing an instrument! Although my primary expertise is guitar, I teach other instruments too. Check out the services section or contact me for details!