South Portland Guitar School, South Portland | Fees, Rankings, Address, Admission, Vacancies, Reviews & More

I have been learning to play the guitar for nearly 50 years. The reason I say learning is because this journey has no finish line. Regardless of how good you get, there is always better and to get “better,” you need a few things. One is drive another is practice and the third is accepting that the only way to get “better” is to get help. I started using effects with my electric guitars, that is a rabbit hole that you may never come back from. You need someone who is patient enough to give you the opportunity to learn. Greg was a sound engineer for many years. He has a level of understanding that is incredible. I think of the time we spend on line with each other as similar to going to the bank and making a withdrawal. The currency is knowledge and Greg is the bank. Originally, I thought I would take a few lessons to get me on track but now, and truthfully, I don’t see myself as ever quitting. It is a passion and it is a commitment. The rewards are like nothing else. I played a very complex song for my wife last night and she asked after I finished if I had bought something new to give me the sound I have never had before. If that is not a testimonial I don’t know what is. In closing I would say regardless of your skill level, Greg will either be able to supplement your knowledge or teach you from the ground up. Have fun with it and take time to learn.

I took guitar lessons from Greg for several years. He really helped me discovery the type of style I enjoy playing which is rock, jazz, and blues. He is great at mixing in theory and chord progression with improvisation. Greg was also able to get me into a band with other students and we were able to play several local shows as well as record one of our original songs. Greg helped my songwriting flourish and I still use techniques that I learned from him today. He is not only a guitar teacher but a friend and helpful resource.
– Diana Manduca