I was a complete beginner and he helped me learn at an even pace and helped me with songs I wanted to learn as well and was super flexible with scheduling
AHMAD MAZBOUDI - A.H.M.A.D.
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About AHMAD MAZBOUDI - A.H.M.A.D.
Grammy nominated record executive, producer and recording/touring artist. Lessons at my Studio in San Jose or Online. Ranked Best Guitar Lessons in San Jose Bay Area! I have toured around the world with bands such as John Mayer, Joe Bonamassa, Guns N Roses, Lady Gaga, Orianthi, Ozzy Osbourne, Dokken, Michael Angelo Batio, Ratt and Metallica. I have studio experience. Over 20+ experience in teaching, touring and recording. I specialize in rock, metal, blues, fingerstyle, pop acoustic, and classical music. I can teach beginners how to start correctly yet learn fast from techniques I developed myself and learned from guitar masters such as Joe Satriani, John Mayer, Steve Vai and George Lynch themselves. I can also teach advanced techniques, artist development, live and gear consultation. As well as music business. About Me: Teaching since: 1992 I'm Ahmad a very enthusiastic musician. I started out teaching myself guitar at the age of 12. I moved to the U.S. in 2001 and studied music for 15 years receiving my B.M. and M.M in music and audio production at Berklee College of music and San Francisco State University respectively. I then moved to Los Angeles then studied and trained with John Mayer, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, George Lynch and many others. I have performed hundreds of concerts in the U.S. as well in Europe and the Middle East with Artists such as John Mayer, Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, Guns N Roses, Joe Bonamassa, Orianthi, Michael Angelo Batio, Ratt, Sammy Hagar, Dokken and many others. I ranked #1 in the Slash Guitar Center competition. I was in the "list of top 5 guitar players ever" according to The Examiner, also picked as one of the best guitarists in the Rockwell UnScene magazine, and ranked 3rd in the Steve Vai Sam Ash Best in Shred competition. I find a student's strengths and weaknesses using various ways to encourage each student. I am very patient, kind, flexible. I strongly support basic skills: sight-reading, pitch and tone. I have 25 years experience teaching kids and adults guitar. Also performing live and in the studio. *** Lesson Details *** My objectives: to help students powerfully communicate through the essence of music and aid the development of children and adults by finding their strengths and weaknesses and to develop their skills and show their musical talents. I emphasize basic skills, good sight-reading, guitar technique, and theory. Lessons are held using composers from various time periods that speaks to the individual student. A lesson may be 10-15 min. for warm-ups and scales, 10-15 min. theory and rest playtime. In three to six months the student will reach their goals An intermediate lesson has more focus on music and technique from a specific genre. A specialty is preparation for guitar auditions, doing live or studio gigs, playing professionally or scale your music income, *** Specialties *** I teach the skills very strongly, and also encourage students and challenge them, as well. I also have new techniques for teaching Electric, Acoustic and Classical Guitar.
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I did not clarify what I was actually looking for until I wrote my description... It was the first time experiencing Thumbtack. I was actually looking for in-home lessons only. I will clarify that next time.
it's first time I am writing the reviews before taking service.Because my experience is so terrible. I was enquiring for the quote and timing from the pros for guitar lessons.I sent AHMAD message to know his quote. I did not confirm any class or session. I thought of not going with him. but now he is calling me saying that heis charged 200 bucks. I don't know how he is charged and he is blaming me for that. worse part is he is calling me again and again with a voice note. literally I feel it's kinda scam or fraud. Definitely would suggest you to not even contact this pro.
Ahmad is a talented musician; he is also a good teacher with a lot of practical experience.
I have learned a lot in a short amount of time. I am very happy with my progress.
Every session I come away with actionable advice for improving. Never feel like my time is wasted, lessons are focused and he has a lot of really subtle tips, tricks, and insights that I haven’t seen anywhere else, and they make a real difference. Like a million small nuggets of wisdom that alone are insignificant but when added up are transformative. He doesn’t let you get away with playing sloppy, if you’re the kind of person that wants to to minmax your ability to the extreme, I think Ahmad is probably the best instructor (and player) in the area.
In a month being a student of Ahmad I've learned more about the Guitar than I've tried to learn in my whole lifetime on my own. He's patient and always tries to get you to be better at your own pace. Amazing person too
Ahmad is a very patient teacher! He gets you started playing guitar basically day 1 while working through the fundamentals. I can tell he sets the pace depending on his students and that’s something that really works for me since I started as a complete beginner. He also has years of work experience that’s really fascinating! Working with Ahmad would benefit you no matter what level you are for sure.
I've been taking lessons with Ahmad for a year and feel so fortunate to have found him as an instructor. As a beginner when I told him my musical interests he devised a clear plan for pursuing them. His breadth of musical knowledge is remarkable as is his ability to clarify concepts succinctly. As a teacher he is very positive, authentic, encouraging and patient. Also a complete professional who is 100% reliable and punctual. I would recommend him highly to anyone hoping to learn guitar or take their playing to the next level, whatever their musical tastes.
Worth six stars. If you are really really want to learn guitar. He is probably the best in the Bay
Ahmad is fantastic! He can play pretty much anything on guitar and he's an excellent teacher. I look forward to my lesson each week!
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