Todd Patnaude - Guitar Teacher

Thumbtack customerMay 2026

Showing slow but steady progress after 2 months with Todd….he is very patient!

Josh A.May 2026

I started taking lessons with Todd in January and I'm genuinely glad I found him. I've played guitar for a while, but the fretboard always felt like this mysterious thing I couldn't quite decode. I'd get by on feel and muscle memory, but theory terminology just didn't stick. A few months in with Todd and it's finally clicking. Like, actually clicking. What makes him a great teacher isn't just that he knows his stuff, it's that he's patient enough to meet you where you are and smart enough to push you just past your comfort zone. He doesn't have a one-size-fits-all curriculum he's running through. He pays attention to what you're trying to accomplish and shapes the lessons around that. If you're an adult learner who's felt stuck or intimidated by the theoretical side of guitar, Todd's the kind of teacher who makes it feel approachable without dumbing it down. I'm leaving every lesson with something I can actually use, and more importantly, something that makes sense. Highly recommend!

Herman B.Apr 2025

Todd is patient and makes me feel relaxed during the lesson. He is very informative and fun by combining music theory and playing. He is very knowledgable and i would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to learn the guitar.” I always leave my lesson feeling pumped!

Matt W.Feb 2024

Todd is a fantastic guitar teacher. He met me where I was and has helped guide me along to where I want to be as a guitar player. I highly recommend him.

Yvonne L.Sep 2021

Very accommodating .

Beka M.Apr 2021

Learning to play the guitar with Todd has been the most delightful experience. He is incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the instrument and is a great story teller, taking time to teach you about the different artists, techniques and how music has evolved over time. Todd's lessons include a great balance of theory and practical application, touching both the art and science behind the music. As a working professional, I really value the time that I can invest in my personal development and my guitar lessons with Todd are without question the best investment that I could have made. I am grateful!

Thumbtack CustomerSep 2019

Todd has been coming to the house to work with our 16 year old son for the past two years. Our son loves listening to music and looks forward to his lessons. He is not the best with practicing, but really enjoys pursuing playing the guitar and learning his favorite songs in a low key way. Todd is always patient and I appreciate that he will meet our son at a level of expectation that makes the lessons fun and comfortable for him. I also appreciate that Todd is on time and has been great at adjusting his schedule to suit us when we need flexibility. I highly recommend him as a guitar teacher.

Thumbtack customerAug 2016

Our young daughter has had 2 lessons so far with Todd. I was sitting in on one of them and found that Todd is very, very patient and kind! It's hard to teach a four and a half year old an instrument, we'll try for a month or two and see where she's at then. But I'm confident she'll soon start to enjoy the lessons with Todd!

Thumbtack customerAug 2016

My 5 year old daughter took guitar lessons with Todd and she had a wonderful experience. He was patient and enthusiastic. He kept the lessons appropriately basic for her level, but she always left feeling proud of what she learned and was able to practice during the week and show us what she had done in class. We will continue taking lessons with Todd and we look forward to learning more!

Thumbtack customerOct 2015

These are guitar lessons and I've only had my first one. As first lessons go, this went well, though I have no other experiences to compare it with. This is a premature question and in no way reflects any overall opinion of Twin Rivers music.