“Mike took 2 (initially) very unwilling boys and turned them into music lovers! One of them is addicted to his piano and it’s been the perfect balance for a life spent mostly on the soccer field! Mike’s manner is gentle, kind, and encouraging and we are so grateful he was recommended to us a few years back!” -Zoe O.
“Mike and Sunset Music do a great job in creating a fun and supportive environment to learn how to play a musical instrument. I have been amazed at how in just six months he has taught my son piano to the point where he is playing songs from memory and with such confidence that he will perform in public.” -Tad K.
“Mike is unreal with young students. Very patient, very knowledgeable, and very personable. Our little guy plays trumpet but picked up the guitar over the summer and in just two weeks he has taken our son to another level. He loved his experience with Mike and we highly recommend Mike to anyone who is interested in learning and also understanding more about music. Thank you Mike and Sunset Music Studio for such an amazing experience … playing the blues and Nirvana will never be the same in our household.” – Erenia P.
“Mike has an amazing way of teaching piano. My 10 year old daughter, Melanie, has loved learning songs that she chose to learn (Taylor Swift, Vance Joy, and Sam Smith). Mike is very talented and has a unique way of teaching that keeps the student wanting to come back and learn more!” – Kiren G
“Mike . . . I can’t thank you enough for the amazing job you do with Nico. I can see how he has improved since he started with you. He’s been playing [guitar] for 2 years only and Im very impressed by his progress . . . I can tell he is very happy having you as his teacher . . . thank you so much for your time and dedication!” – Lourdes K.
“Mike is excellent! He has taught music to both of my kids and their friends! He makes music fun and is flexible and able to teach another instrument when you need a switch up.
Mike is also an amazing performer!!! L O V E Mango Music 🎶 his band” -Krista K.
“Yes! Our kids have been coming to the Sunset Music Studio for over 3 years. Mike is an excellent music teacher.” -Jessica P.
“Beginning with Mike as a complete novice to playing guitar, he knew how to keep it fun and interesting from day 1 by blending in fundamentals while jumping me right into songs he knew I would like and be familiar to me. Mike’s patience and calm nature makes it easy and fun to take on the challenges. After just a few months I feel like he has enabled me to play at a level where I’m comfortable playing around friends and even strangers. I would recommend Mike to newcomers to guitar, but also experienced players.” -Jeremy N.
“Mike is a fantastic teacher! I had specific interests in jazz piano and songwriting, which is a difficult combination to find. As a beginner in the jazz genre, Mike really helped me understand not only the ‘how’ but also the ‘why’ of jazz theory and chord structure. Although Mike is an extremely talented jazz musician he came down to my level of understanding and helped me in a way that I could understand. I highly recommend Mike, especially for those interested in learning jazz! -Rachel W.