"Definitely 5 stars for Mike Kaplan! And if I could give more, I would in a heartbeat! When I was looking for a ukulele teacher, a friend recommended Mike to me. Actually a guitar teacher, Mike immediately agreed to teach me how to play the ukulele. And it's just unbelievable fun! It's only because of Mike that I've made incredible progress in just a few months - and that's despite the fact that we both live almost 9,000 kilometres apart. So my lessons are purely digital, which doesn't detract from Mike's learning methods. Mike motivates me immensely because, besides being a coach, he is first and foremost a musician who loves to share his knowledge and love for music with others. He has great musical knowledge and is a fantastic teacher who enjoys teaching and has a lot of appreciation for his students. I heartily recommend Mike as a teacher, even for those who are not native English speakers. So far we have overcome every language hurdle with patience and joy. And in the end, it's the music that counts anyway!"

"Crossley is a modern day guitar genius, able to seamlessly cross genres from traditional classical and jazz, to electric guitar in the digital sphere. Studying with Crossley was truly life changing. He offers astute technical guidance as well as conceptual inspirations for music and life - almost like a guitar/life guru. I recommend studying with Dr. Crossley highly - his ability to tap into students strengths and help them grow to their full potential is remarkable. Any student would be lucky to have him as their teacher!"

"Mike is a great teacher. He is relaxed, easy to chat too, puts you at ease. No pressure - just a gentle persuasion. Has great knowledge of all genres of guitar music- as well as drums. I’m taking classic guitar and wanted to learn to read music from scratch. He is methodical and thorough and is not intimidating in anyway whatsoever. I can thoroughly recommend him as a great guitar tutor."

"Jonathan is a phenomenal teacher; I can confidently say I would not be the musician I am today without him. He was able to unlock all aspects of my musicality through his thorough musical knowledge and vast experiences as a teacher, performer, and composer."

"Mike Kaplan has been an amazing coach and motivator. I have been taking lessons for almost a year, and have learnt so much. He teaches my children too (that is where my journey started) - they have progressed beautifully and are both very fond of Mike and love their guitar. When I get frustrated and feel stretched, he is not only my guitar teacher, but my therapist too! I strongly recommend Mike for both adults and children."

"While Jonathan started off as my guitar teacher, he was quick to develop into my role model, mentor, and friend, who has inspired me to develop as a musician and individual. His expertise in music performance, theory, history, business, and electronics has helped me gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of all things music related."

"I would not nearly be where I am in my guitaring career if not for Mike. Anyone who knows how to play guitar can attempt to teach others but Mike has simply mastered the ability to teach others. I’ve come to look at Mike as more of a friend and a role model rather than a teacher. His lessons have helped me not only develop my skills but allow me to come out of my cage as a guitarist and even a singer. I cannot describe how thankful I am to this man as he has made me the guitarist I am today. If you’re looking for a guitar teacher I would not look anywhere else."

"We are so impressed with our son's progress since he started with Mike. He is starting to enjoy his instrument more as he grasps the basics. Mike is always accommodating, friendly and they have fun together. Best of the best guitar teachers around!"

"I’ve wanted to pick up the guitar again after many years of unstructured plodding along. My wife got me a month’s worth of lessons from Mike and I’ve been happy rekindling my love for the instrument and music ever since. Mike has a knack to find the best way to ensure progress but in a way that adapts uniquely to a person’s needs. Definitely worth trying if you’re stuck or want to get back into it."

"I've been playing guitar for 40 years. Mike quickly identified what I needed to work on and opened my mind completely. He's a brilliant teacher, I learned very quickly what I don't know. There is so much Mike can teach me. Highly recommended"

"I can confidently recommend Mike Kaplan at The Guitar School as sensitive and intuitive teacher able to translate his skill as a guitarist and his considerable knowledge of music more broadly, to both beginner and experienced guitarists. I have greatly enjoyed the experience."

"Mike has taken my son to [Trinity Classical Guitar] grade 8 at the age of 13, what an amazing feat!"

"An absolute fun experience. I would recommend anyone wanting to learn how to play guitar to visit Michael and get a one on one lesson with him. He makes it easy and tailors the program to your needs."

"Thank you for being the best teacher for our son. Has been teaching my son for the past 8 months. It’s my pleasure to recommend Mike’s best guitar teacher."

"I absolutely recommend The Guitar School. Mike is an amazing teacher and understands each students requirements. He is patient and lessons are always fun. Definitely 5 stars all the way. Thank you so much for being an awesome guitar teacher and person :-) It was an absolute pleasure and privilege to have you as my teacher."

"highly recommended!! Mike is an amazing teacher, very patient and an amazing guitarist too. I look forward to each lesson and love the practice homework too. I would recommend any guitarist , from novice to pro to check out The Guitar School!!"

"Mike is a passionate teacher and skilled player with a great knowledge of guitar as well as music theory. Mike is especially skilled in constructively observing and listening to my playing. He always knows what to introduce next to take my playing further. Lessons always feel personalized and are never boring! No matter what your guitar playing needs are, The Guitar School has got you covered."

"I highly recommend Mike as a guitar teacher. He is very knowledgable, patient, fun and friendly. He is skilled in a wide variety of styles and can teach at any level. He is always willing to tailor lessons to the wishes and needs of the student. I have learned loads through his cunning combination of tailored exercises and new music inspiration - he always seems to know what a student needs to move them to the next level."

"I decided to engage with The Guitar School out of a sense of frustration in learning from apps, both free and paid. I had plateaued in my playing and needed a new approach.The Guitar School offered me the opportunity to engage one on one, addressing errors and issues directly. Lessons are guided but not rigid in structure. I believe I have been able to improve markedly under Mike’s tutelage. I would recommend them wholeheartedly."