Lessons By Drew

Drew is the greatest guitar teacher I’ve ever met. His teaching experience as well as superior musical knowledge made him a very good teacher. He can definitely understand my needs and find the way to improve my weakness. Courses are designed based on my requirements, very flexible and intuitive.

I’ve been a guitar player all my life, having played from age 13 in various bands. But song writing and performing has always been my passion, and I’ve ignored theory as a result. I felt it boring, and very «non-​musical» and dry.
But Drew was able to help me get back to basics, going through modes, and a few struggle points. It was a good experience as its been many years since I’ve had lessons, and many since I’ve even played. Drew’s teaching style was effective and helped make «the boring stuff» simple to understand.
I recommend Drew for your next lesson if you really want a teacher who will help you understand the why, rather than just the how. Drew knows his stuff!

Drew is all around great guy who shows a lot of dedication in his teaching. I had a Skype session to learn ways to improve my speed and dexterity on electric guitar and he provided me with great study materials and exercises that have been immensely helpful. I’m primarily self-​taught but if I had it to do over again I would have taken proper classes such as these. What impressed me the most was the session was a back-​and-​forth dialogue where I could be open about what I already knew, what I thought I already knew, where I was coming from as a musician and what ultimate goals are. It wasn’t at all like a lecture where I merely sat and watched for an hour. I really appreciated that. I would gladly recommended Lessons By Drew to anyone of any skill level who wants to learn.

Drew took the time to break down the techniques I was learning into the simplest forms and then guided me through them which watching carefully and giving me feedback on how I can do it better. He also helped me with my mindset about learning guitar and how I should do it so that my skills are constantly improving! Best part we did it through skype so I tapped into his expertise just from my home :) I definitely recommend taking lessons from Drew whether you’re just doing it for fun or are serious about becoming a great player.

I took lessons with him for a few months and I can definitely say that I’ve improved a ton. During my first lesson, I told him that I wanted to learn Jazz and get better at flat picking, and he did his absolute best to help me get better at those two things. I told him that I wanted to focus on theory as well, so he made sure that we went over Jazz theory during each lesson.
He also teaches you helpful exercises so that you can improve in the most efficient way possible. He is extremely knowledgeable about a variety of genres, so he can definitely teach you anything you want to learn. Unlike most teachers, he doesn’t just teach you how to play covers of songs, but he helps you to learn about the guitar as a whole. I definitely recommend Drew!

Drew understands teaching and is able to communicate hard concepts in bite size, understandable pieces.
I’ve been playing guitar for awhile now and I’m always trying to find ways to improve and work on my weak spots. Drew really helped with my guitar tone as well as showing me some ways of being aware of my playing.
I really appreciate how I have his full attention during the lesson. I’ve had lessons with teachers who are too busy noodling or showing off. I’ve only seen Drew ever pick up the guitar only to demonstrate whatever pertains to the lesson. He listens and gives insight into any problems in my playing. Great teacher! Highly recommended!

I really enjoyed my lessons with Drew. He focuses on exactly what you want to learn — for me that was music theory. He was able to help me dig into the theory and conceptual side of my playing and gave me a ton of information to sink my teeth into. He’s a great teacher of guitar for adults and his lessons are an amazing value.

Drew really understands the heart of playing guitar and what it means to people, in whatever capacity. If you ever start to forget that, or hit a block, I’m sure he can get you right back in one session. I can imagine how he would inspire a beginner as well. With a fine-​tuned assessment of your skills he hones in on exactly what you can improve on according to your goals, and supplements with all the tools to get you there. I left feeling completely ready and excited to take on a new learning journey with guitar.
Thanks Drew!

Drew is one of a kind in a city saturated with guitarist. He is honest, easy going, an awesome guitar player, and completely knowledge in the subject matter. But if you want to know what makes him the best in L.A. He’s an even better instructor/​teacher. You can mimic this anywhere. I come from a family full of teachers and my girlfriend is one as well. I know a good teacher when I see one. He will put together a plan to build you up as a guitar player and put it in a way you’ll be able grasp the knowledge. He can work with any level of experience or knowledge the guitar player has. He doesn’t pressure you to pay for more lessons or even to practice. I’m a busy college student, I play because I love music, but sometimes studying for a test comes first. Drew never got mad at me for not having reviewed the material. He will adjust based on your needs. So if you want to pick and actually learn the guitar in an efficient matter which will stick with you. Come over and take Lessons by Drew.

Guitarists in Los Angeles are a dime a dozen, but really great teachers are exceedingly rare. Drew is one of those great teachers.
Despite the fact that I’ve been playing music my entire life, I’ve always been intimidated by the guitar. For years, I dreamed of writing songs on guitar but felt like I couldn’t. Drew changed that. Right away, he had me playing songs by my favorite artists and bands and undid some of the bad habits I formed by trying to teach myself.
After I got more comfortable with the instrument, Drew helped me with theory and songwriting basics and gave me the tools and the confidence to accomplish my goals. His degree in music composition is enormously helpful if you’re looking to improve your writing.
Where Drew differs from other teachers is his ability to blend music advice with general life advice. His lessons are not just music lessons; they have helped me shape a plan of attack for how I want to approach both my career as a musician and my life in general. My lesson with Drew is always a highlight of my week. I couldn’t recommend him more wholeheartedly.

Drew couldn’t be a bigger pleasure to learn from — super knowledgeable, supportive, patient — and just a great guy. He’ll tailor what and how he teaches you specifically to what you learn and how you learn best. Really, really great!!!

Drew is an excellent guitar teacher. Lessons with him are actually tons of fun, because he is really chill, and patient. He personalizes a teaching path just for you based on your goals and has years of teaching experience to help you. In a couple of months, I went from being a complete beginner to learning one of my favorite songs by Metallica «Nothing Else Matters» It’s a challenging song for beginners, but Drew is really good simplifying difficult sections so you can practice and get better. I am always impressed with his ability to see where i am struggling, why, and how to make it better. I think I was very lucky to find a good guitar teacher like him, and highly recommend to everyone considering to learn guitar!

I’m a intermediate guitar player with almost seven years under my belt and have been to several great guitar teachers all over the country during that time. I had my first lesson with drew a few days ago. He was professional, straight to the point, and still made the lesson fun and entertaining. Most teachers I’ve studied with go way too fast and give too much information during lessons. Drew made sure I understood the concepts and always answered the questions clearly. I knew exactly what to study once I got home and didn’t feel overwhelmed. I also had a musical breakthrough on our first lesson! (It had to do with being able to «see the notes» glow on the fretboard and he also gave me some very useful tips for knowing where all the root notes are.) So, I’ll stop being technical and say Drew was a true find in this huge city and I would recommend him to everyone I know! Thanks Drew!

I started lessons from Drew about a year and three months ago, and in the short amount of time I’ve gone from being musically challenged to an aspiring guitarist! Drew is a very chill guy with a great teaching style who’s very passionate about what he does.
He works with me when he plans my lesson. He is always prepared and always have material for me to work on during the lesson and on my own. He makes it very clear that he wants me to work on the things I want to accomplish so that I can enjoy the guitar. He sees my potential even when I am frustrated, and pushes me through without being offensive.
In my first lesson, he started me off with simple chords and rhythm, and by the very next lesson I was able to start working on a song that I love.
He preaches that I need to practice on my own if I want to get better. At first I didn’t listen, and it was like throwing money away. But after putting in the effort to practice on my own, I actually got better and Drew was able to go further and showed me techniques to go beyond what’s written on the music sheets.
Bottom line: If you are serious about learning guitar and willing to put in the time and effort, Drew is the guy to get you there.

This is the person you want teaching you how to play guitar!!!
There are many reasons why I say this. I’ll mention a few.
To start with, he is very knowledgable in music. He teaches you at your pace and desire to learn. So you feel more relaxed and interested in the learning progress.
For example: You want to learn something else from what he has planned? Just ask him. You want to go back and work on something you don’t feel right about? Let him know. Got a question about some stupid modes you can’t get the grasp of? Text him! He’s CHILL like that!
I’ve taken a few lessons with Drew and have learned a lot more than what I expected.
The ruckus I used to make, now sounds like chill progressions that won’t make your ears bleed. The single notes i’d tap here and there, are now scales that a snake wish it had. Learning has been really easy and fun. Every lesson I take only encourages me to learn more.
If you want to learn some guitar, try him out. The price is right anyway. Better than others I’ve found around K-​town.

Drew is awesome. He is very skilled and knows how to get you from wherever you are and on your way to where you want to be. He’s a great teacher, always patient and so knowledgeable about music, theory, and instruments. I’ve seen a vast improvement in just a month.
The more you know what your goals are, the better Drew can guide you because his lessons are tailor-​made to you. His rates are the best in town too!

I’ve played guitar, on and off, for over a decade. As a self-​taught guitarist with a basic grasp of music theory, I was able to play some songs and remember the chords but I just couldn’t improve. It sucked.
Within two or three months of starting lessons with Drew, I have progressed much farther than I did in years of practicing on my own. By focusing on my weaknesses and bad habits, he has allowed me to play dramatically faster and more accurately than ever before. Songs I «knew» sound much better than they ever did in the past.
Drew always has a lesson plan ready when I show up and a practice plan for when I go home. His rates are probably the best in town, and he is a cool guy and easy to get along with. Most of all, he’s a great teacher. If you’re looking for guitar lessons around K-​Town (and beyond), you can’t do better than this. Thanks Drew!

To start, Drew is an awesome teacher! He’s funny, knowledgeable, and passionate about his music. That shows in the way that he teaches and his efforts to make sure that he understands his students need.
The lessons are always catered to your your skill level and what your ultimate goals are. They are never too rigid so that if you don’t like a certain thing, Drew will take that and tweak things around so that the hour that you have with him is the most productive hour you’ll ever have! The lessons are informative, fun, well-​prepared and what I feel is most important between a teacher and student, comfortable. No matter what your level, Drew is an amazing instructor that can help you reach whatever musical goals you’ve set for yourself!

I hired Drew to give guitar lessons to my nephew, since he was willing to travel. I come from a musical family and we wanted to make sure Chris (nephew, age 10) got started early, and he has been interested in guitar for a while.
So far so good! He’s had a few lessons, and it’s so satisfying to see him start to mature as a budding musician. Drew is organized; he came in with a lesson plan that includes technical instruction, song learning, and building chord vocabulary. Chris already bugged his parents to buy him a guitar chord book too! I suppose that means that he is learning tablature as well during their lessons.
If you’re in the LA area, give Drew a call. He’s easy to work with and seems to really care about his student’s progression.

I’ve been taking guitar lessons with Drew for about 6 months now. Drew is super patient and totally knows his stuff, he’s a dedicated player and I think he studied composition in school so he has theory down. Not to say that he can’t also help you learn the basics, he totally can teach those, and the right way at that, so you don’t develop any bad habits.
Also, if you happen to be into J-​rock Drew is totally the guy because he loves J-​rock and loves teaching people the sort of techniques that are common in the style.