Paper Moon Music - Testimonials

If you do not know why to choose Paper Moon Music for guitar instruction in San Diego, then read what other students say about :
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"I started taking guitar lessons from Scot at Paper Moon Music a little over a year ago, and I can't speak highly enough about the experience I've had there.

"Far from one of those "watch me shred" kind of guitar teachers. Scot teaches *you* how to play the guitar... and all the stuff that comes along with it. Music theory, improvisation, reading music (if you want to) lots of songs, and all the exercises that help you do it all better. It's cool that from day one, you get to learn songs you like and are familiar with and that keeps it fun.

"But the best part about learning guitar there for me is how patient Scot is with teaching. Some things take time to get (or get better at,) and at Paper Moon it hasn't ever felt rushed or pressured.

"If you are thinking about learning guitar, Paper Moon should be your first call!"
Chris Bonham
Student Since: October 2006

"Scot is an amazing talent and provides me with inspiration. In little over a year, I have learned a tremendous amount about classical and flamenco guitar. It helps a great deal to have an awesome instructor who is very knowledgeable and extremely patient. His lesson plans are tailored to what I want to learn and the music that we work on, covers all the techniques that are necessary to improve my skills. He makes every lesson fun and he works with me until I am comfortable to move on."
John Custodio
Student Since: October 2005

"Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be one of your students! All I knew was a few open chords and about three scales, and now I feel that I have improved my guitar skills by 200%!"
Garrett Kitterman
Student Since: January 2006

"I have learned so much from Scot about guitar. I started off really into rock and contemporary music, but have learned to appreciate and respect classical guitar and in fact, the understanding of the classical modes has improved my ear."
Matt Ross
Student Since: 2005

"Scot Taber is an incredibly talented musician. He is a very patient guitar teacher and has allowed me to learn at my own pace. I would recommend Scot without hesitation to anyone seeking guitar lessons"
Ed Aakhus
Student Since: Sept. 2005

"Scot's thorough knowledge of music and educational skills were instrumental to my acceptance to the classical guitar program at Virginia Commonwealth University."
Nick Pohoreskey
Student since: March 2005

"Scot makes sure that lessons are interesting and increasingly challenging. . .so that the learner can improve without getting bored. I highly recommend Scot Taber to anyone who wants a high caliber and dedicated instructor."
Chris Schmidt
Student since: April 2004

"Not only did Scot Taber correct my bad habits (thumb over the neck, fingertip position, picking style, the list goes on), but I also learned chord building, modal soloing, getting started with sight reading, right hand technique and playing and understanding different styles and genres of music - all in about six months. From jazz to flamenco, scot is very diverse in his teaching and playing as well as an extremely patient person. The lesson plans are good and Scot mixes in learning songs which certainly helps keep interest alive."
Harry Price
Student since: May 2004

"Choosing the right teacher was vital to my success in learning guitar. Scot provides a fun learning environment that helped me reach my goals. Everything from classical and rock techniques to my favorite songs, he has made learning a lot easier than I thought it would be."
Heather Moore
Student since: September 2004

Scot's personal attention and vast knowledge of the guitar and music theory have paid off dramatically for me and my playing ability in just a couple of months. The other members of my band as well as fans who follow us have remarked on how much better I sound. I truly believe that Scot hods the key to unlocking the musician in anyone. Thanks Scot!
Michael Stock
Student since: May 2005

Thanks Scot, I felt like I was being taught by a “real” teacher. You were well organized and provided me with clear instructions in the studio as well as homework which I needed to work on. Again, thank you.
Glen Tolentino
Student since: October 2005

Joe Amato's Testimonials
"Joe is an excellent guitar teacher. He is very patient, knowledgeable, and makes playing guitar fun."
Christina Kelbaugh, age 11
Student since: 2007

"Joe is a great Guitar Teacher. He has amazing guitar skills and is 100% fun ! He is very cooperative with kid of all ages, take me for example I started on my 8th birth day, it hasn't been a year and I'm already great at the 6th string.
"Overall Paper Moon Guitar rocks!!!"
Alistair D. Vizuet
Student Since: September 2007

Dan Dever's Testimonials
"Dan is very a patient and accommodating teacher. Before I could start learning, I first had to unlearn years of bad habits and fretboard "laziness." He taught me the power that comes with knowledge of scales and the idea of fretboard economy; being in position and using all of your digits (I had an exceptionally lazy pinky finger). He also drove home the idea of good old fashioned practice; he would even send me home with a different exercise geared toward a specific weakness of mine after every lesson. He's a very encouraging fellow and I felt that his efforts were sincere; that it really meant a lot to him seeing me become a better player and performer. "
James Butler
Student since: March 2004

Dan is an amazing guitar player and teacher. He was able to show some specific methods that helped to simplify what seemed very complex to me. I noticed a difference in my playing the day after our first lesson. I was able to navigate around the fretboard much more freely after his guidance in scale and chord methods. I highly recommend his insight. Brian Drosinski
Student Since: July 2007