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Testimonials

Over the years I have taught many students and worked with many musicians. Below are some testimonials I've received from these musicians.

Bob Miles

As a former student of Steve's, I have to honestly say that Steve is a true Artist and a very unique player as well as a person. I have always been a fan of both Steve's concept and presentation o...

Brennen Reece

Steve Giordano changed my life. The time I spent studying with him taught me to pursue my artistic vision with passion and integrity. As a guitarist, his mastery of the technique and vocabulary of ins...

Evan Voytas

I hate teachers but I love Steve Giordano. The most important ideal that he instilled in me was to trust my personal taste, and to let that guide my own music. Steve's ideals are beautiful and pure...

Mike Ciliberti

I often replay the tapes I made a few years ago of my lessons with Steve Giordano and I'm continually finding something of value in them. His teaching method was very honest and direct. In my experi...

Nick Catalino

Many of the essential experiences in music only truly occur when you are in the moment playing and yet so many teacher focus too much time on drills, licks, and exercises, (I mean don't get me wrong...

Rich Tanzilli

Popular author Carlos Castaneda, describes the intense relationship with his spiritual teacher Don Juan (a Yaqui Indian Shaman) in one sentence, “Don Juan taught me how to see”. For me, a musician who...

Rick Lowenberg

Steve Giordano is more than a guitar teacher, he is truly a 'jazz guru.' Steve offers more than just guitar instruction. Rather than focusing on scales, lines, mechanics, etc..., Steve encourages...

Rob Bonfiglio

Steve Giordano's one of the greats - beyond just a jazz guitarist, he's truly an artist and mentor with the utmost integrity. Steve takes an impressionistic approach to his craft and conveys his f...

Shannon Pelcher

I will always be extremely grateful for the privilege of studying with Steve Giordano. His teaching has opened so many musical doors and windows that I will be exploring for years to come. I find Stev...

Steve Gummerman

I first met Steve Giordano as a young musician exploring new ideas. My lessons with Steve were intensive, fun, and very informative. They forced me to begin thinking in new and more open ways toward i...

Tony Miceli

I had the pleasure of studying intensely with Steve for about 10 years. I learned more from him than from any other musical source. His approach is unique and inspiring. Steve is all about the 'Art o...