Andy Lemaire

I've studied guitar with Andy for about 8 months now, and am enjoying the experience tremendously. Andy has a very gentle teaching style, so if you're nervous or self-conscious about your skills (as I was), I would highly recommend checking him out. I've used the time to explore a variety of different styles (acoustic, fingerstyle, classic rock on the electric, and about to break into some jazz/classical).Andy can teach just about anything, and I'm a lot better than I was when I started.

I'mretired and was looking to finally pick up the guitar and strum some ofmy favorite Jimmy Buffett songs. Did that and then realized I wanted todo more. I started with Andy 9 months ago and he has me not onlyplaying but actually understanding how to play the blues and more. Its arelaxed and fun way to learn the guitar from someone who sincerelyenjoys and is good at teaching music

At age 47 with no previous musical experience, I bought an acoustic guitar and started taking lessons from Andy Lemaire. After 6 months of weekly lessons, I have learned the fundamentals of the guitar, have learned to play many songs and enjoy playing for my family and friends. Andy is an excellent guitar instructor. He is a true professional who challenges me to improve but is very patient during the learning process. I am simply amazed at what I have accomplished so far

I have been taking lessons from Andy since January 2021. He is amazingly supportive and provides a great balance of structure and spontaneity both within the lesson and for practicing throughout the week. His knowledge and experience with teaching has helped me play in different styles and in learning theory. He's helped me improve, understand, and enjoy guitar in an all new way. Highly recommended!

As an adult beginner, I didn't know what to expect; but was pleasantly surprised after attending my first class. Andy has been an excellent teacher and helping me tremendously on my journey of studying guitar. He has been patient and encouraged me to explore different forms of music while making progress. The lessons are well planned and designed to challenge the student to develop skill and improve understanding.

I have learnt to play many of my favourite songs. I look forward to each lesson and am excited to keep learning more and improving. I started taking guitar lessons with Andy in 2017. I have attended both in-person classes and now do online classes as I have moved away. I would like to point out the excellent setup for both camera and microphones that allow students to observe the guitar and hear each note clearly during an online class.

My 14 year old has been a student of Andy's for 2+ years. He had instructors prior to Andy, but they weren't able to interest him. Andy is a fantastic musician/teacher, and he has consequently made my son a better guitarist. We would highly recommend him to any aspiring guitarist.

Andy had us at hello. Unequivocally, music makes up Andy's soul and because of that he is an incredible teacher. My fourteen-year-old son has been taking lessons with Andy for nearly five years, Andy's extreme patience and his desire to share his passion for music is evident in every single lesson. My son could play a song after his first lesson- Andy gently incorporates theory inito the vibe- making it interesting, making my son want to keep going back. Andy adds a beautiful layer to my son's life.

During the pandemic Andy went online- saving my kid from the monotony of being stuck at home. A few months ago we moved away from NC- my son's one stipulation was that he continued lessons with Andy- he has no desire to find another teacher: for him it is Andy or no one at all. Through the bedroom door I hear the ZOOM lessons. Tuesday evenings are my favorite night of the week.

I hear Andy encourage my son- I hear his great patience when my son is strumming when he should be listening. I hear my son speak and I know Andy is listening. But my favorite part is the end of the lesson, when Andy encouarges my son to play something and he improvises in the background. Man, is he good- Every penny and every minute spent with Andy is worth it- his entire groove will be music to your ears.

A Google search for local guitar instruction back in 2018 led me to a review that a student of Andy's had written and it sounded like the perfect fit for me. Hopefully my review might do the same for someone else. I was sneaking up on another decade older and had been putting off something I wanted to do forever, so I reached out to Andy. Unfortunately he didn't have any openings at the time, but within a couple of months I became a student. Andy teaches from a dedicated space in his house so it's easy to stay focused on instruction.

He is very patient and teaches a very broad spectrum of music. I've witnessed his interaction with younger musicians and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to parents wanting solid guitar/ ukulele instruction for their child. That patience also translates to adults like myself who can become easily frustrated with challenges - Andy slows it down and breaks it apart to help the student succeed.

I've built a stronger love for the guitar and have an understanding that I thought would be beyond my reach. Andy does a great job of mixing theory and practical instruction with teaching songs that students want to learn. Andy took the precaution with Covid to offer virtual instruction and he quickly figured out how to make the platform work, offering tips on how to adjust settings to improve sound quality. I highly recommend Andy Lemaire for guitar instruction.

My 10-year old son has been taking guitar lesson from Andy for over a year and has been really enjoying the lessons and making progress in what he's learning. Andy has enriched his life with his love of music and his knowledge and talent. We are so grateful to him and can't wait to see where this journey takes us!

My son has been taking lessons from Andy for 4 1/2 years. He first learned on the acoustic and transitioned to the electric guitar. Andy has taught him a wide variety of songs and introduced him to multiple music genres. He enjoys Andy's teaching method of music theory. Andy makes the lessons fun. My son is able to play challenging songs in a short amount of time.

I have been taking lessons for over 3 years. I started with zero knowledge or experience with a guitar. The more I learn.the more I learn I don't know. But Andy has been great at teaching in a way that works for me. Andy knows his stuff and it's fun to watch him play so effortlessly. His lessons are very casual and his calm demeanor really help limit the frustration involved with learning a musical instrument.

Both my son and daughter take lessons from Andy as well and he does an amazing job with them. I never dreamed I could play some of the songs I am able to play now. It has been a great experience!

Andy has been working with my daughter for over a year now. She loves going and practices all the time on her own! I think this is because Andy does such a great job of letting the student pick songs of personal interest. Andy's musical expertise and background attribute to the extensive music theory my daughter is learning. He is a true professional. We couldn't have picked a better guitar instructor in Greensboro!

My 13 year old son has been a student with Andy for 2+ years. During this time, Andy has specifically tailored his lessons around not only his skill level, but also the type of music and songs that are of interest to my son. Andy's encouragement and professionalism has allowed my son to develop his skills, his love of music and the opportunities for public performance has also increased his confidence and his willingness to step outside his comfort zone with success.