Portland Guitar Lessons with Kenny Lavitz

I took lessons from Kenny for 2 months, and had to take some time off for financial reasons.nnLet me say that Kenny is quite funny, with that perfect blend of patience and East Coast sass.nnHe's willing to teach a modified curriculum to your tastes, with a emphasis on blues, and focuses on generics vs. specifics if requested, making learning multiple styles easier.nnRecommended.

I've studied with Kenny for three years and have great respect and appreciation for his deep knowledge and experience. His teaching style is easy-going and to the point. I always understand the concepts he presents to me and he shows me how a professional musician approaches playing. I highly recommend him as a master guitar instructor.

I've been taking lessons from Kenny for about a year. Learning guitar has been on my life list for years. I tried YouTube, books, etc., but without much success. Scheduling weekly lessons with Kenny has made a big difference. I still have a long way to go but I now thoroughly enjoy picking up the guitar, practicing, learning new riffs, etc. Kenny has been fun and easy to work with, and he's also challenged me enough to make me feel accountable so that I invest in practice time. If learning guitar is on your life list, or if you want to improve and learn new techniques, schedule time with Kenny. It's an investment in yourself that you won't regret.

Not only is Kenny an extremely knowledgeable guitar player, he is also a fantastic teacher. He gave me personalized attention and laid out lesson plans that really fit the pace at which I was progressing. I would recommend him to anyone looking for an instructor.

Kenny has the remarkable ability to adjust his teaching approach to the needs and wants of the student. I have observed beginning students who are just getting the basics. I have been learning a lot from him and I have been playing for almost 50 years.nnSeparate from his teaching, Kenny is a great and versatile guitarist. Whether I am watching him on stage or jamming along with him in a private lesson, I keep learning a lot and enjoying the process.nnStephan