"My teacher makes learning so much fun. He knows all genres of music. He can go from classical to hard rock in the blink of an eye. If you want to learn from the best, without a doubt the Columbia Arts Academy is the place for you."

-Cliff Lutterloah, Elgin, SC

My teacher is an excellent instructor!  I am continually amazed by the level of expertise and versatility he demonstrates with the guitar.  I have been playing for 11 years and he is able to develop lessons that challenge and encourage me to grow in my playing and performance. My teacher is able to quickly and effectively teach difficult material in a way that students can easily understand.  This is a rare gift in any field.  I enthusiastically recommend the Columbia Arts Academy.

-Jason Schafer, Swansea, SC

"My teacher always challenged me to be the best, which in return, helped prepare me for college as a jazz guitar performance major. His optimism and dedication shown in his teaching proceeded to help me get accepted to The South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanties, and the College of Charleston."

"My teacher's versatile teaching skills led me to become a better player with a professional outlook on how to become the best."

"He has given me the learning tools that will last forever."

-Josh Walker, New York, NY
www.joshwalkermusic.com

My teacher is an ideal teacher for an older adult. He treats us like one. He respects us for what we do during the day does and therefore does not make of us a child at night when we take our lesson. His style is to be patient and encouraging, but at the same time uncompromising in making sure we learn proper technique. Also he does not rigidly adhere to one way only in teaching, but can adapt the teaching style to the student's needs and abilities. I recommend him very much.

-Charles T. Thornsvard, M. D., Columbia, SC

"My teacher's knowledge of the guitar is unbelievable. He is able to spot potential problems instantly and give you several different options to fix the problem.

He is very dedicated in teaching the proper ways to play the guitar which will make the student a better guitar player. Marty was able to take complicated lessons and break them down into smaller, easier to learn components, and then teach them to me one at a time.

My teacher's patience with students is unmatched when compared to other guitar teachers in the area. His patience and drive to teach the art of music and guitar playing has turned me into a rock n roll guitarist able to play with anyone at any time.

I would definitely recommend the Columbia Arts Academy to any person, young or old and with any level of experience. My teacher has helped me fulfill a life long dream of playing the guitar."

-Jeff Urso, Columbia, SC

"My teacher is a GREAT teacher. He has greatly improved my playing ability, and has always been very patient. He likes, and is capable of teaching, a variety of music."
-Caanen Peeples, Barnwell, SC

"My teacher's knowledge of music and his musical talent are boundless. Adding to that, his ability to place a student at ease, his variety within lessons, his understandable instructions, his welcome encouragement, makes the Columbia Arts Academy a most outstanding school.

-Gale Stanley, Columbia, SC