Testimonials

"Mr. Wirth is a highly dedicated and talented musician who approaches his work with honesty and integrity."

Dr. Nicholas T. Goluses.
Professor of Guitar at the Eastman School of Music.

"I took lessons from Dave in fall of 2008, and I was really amazed by him (and I'm not easily impressed). I started lessons wanting to develop a really strong technical foundation, having only played a saxophone before. He's a genuinely nice guy, but more important than that, he definitely knows his stuff. I felt his methodology was great for beginning students. After every lesson, I felt like I learned a lot and had good material to work on.

I was going to start up lessons again in the spring but some medical problems on top of school stuff left me without that possibility. I've been practicing independently a little since the start of the year, and I made far, far more progress in the few months I took lessons with Dave than I have in all the time since.

I'm really, really looking forward to starting again come fall.

Hakan S.

"After a seventeen year musical dry spell (since middle school!), I began taking weekly guitar lessons from Dave about 8 months ago. I'd never touched a guitar before, but I knew I had made a good choice right away. Dave puts a lot of care into developing an organic curriculum that is flexible enough to cater to a wide variety of musical interests and skill levels, but every lesson is laid-back, comfortable, and free-flowing. I confess to having a very analytical mindset, so I am very interested in music theory in addition to the practical aspects of playing guitar. Dave has has always been able to answer all of my theory questions without any difficulty, and also expose me to new concepts that I'd never considered. But, though he knows the theory, he is always certain to drive home the point that you should feel free to break the 'rules' that those theories attempt to impose in the interest of experiencing new sounds and techniques. As an amateur musician for the better part of a year, I would do it all over again, and I think that's the highest compliment I can pay to the School of Feedback Guitar."

-Mike S.

"My teenage daughter was very interested in learning the guitar and after looking and talking with a handful of very nice teachers we decided on Dave. We are so BLESSED to have done that. My daughter is having a blast! She and Dave have similar tastes in music and there was 1 day she didn't feel like playing, she wanted to talk about music. She was so excited when she came out of the lesson. I couldn't be more pleased! He's an amazing guitar player and teacher but more than that he has such a heart!"

-Susan G.

"If you peruse my reviews you know I'm no BS: if something is good, I'll tell you. Dave is the truth; he's knowledgeable and skilled enough to satisfy the tight pant indie kids and the dark shredders of the world. He's impressed with his skill for 2 straight years; he teaches and creates because he's compelled and that's the type of person you want as a teacher. With that in mind, Dave only wants what YOU want as a student. Just want to learn 3 chord guitar? He'll teach. Complex 3 octave shredding? He'll get you there.

Take home message? Dave should be charging more; his knowledge is that valuable. Book a lesson before he wises up!"

-Skyler T.

"Almost 2 years ago when our son first started at School of Feedback Guitar, we expected that we'd be satisfied with the instruction he'd receive -- But right from the start, the quality of instruction there has *well* exceeded all of our expectations. The lessons are very engaging, relaxed, and productive. Would highly recommend School of Feedback Guitar to anyone looking to learn how to play guitar."

-Parent of a Current Student

"I have had my first experience with the School of Feedback Guitar over the summer and still continuing. Dave's layed-back approach to teaching the guitar is both helpful and inspiring as a young person with no experience with it, but with an interest in music. Over my weekly lessons i have been having so much fun, and Dave has a way to hook you into learning the guitar even if your not feeling it that day, because you observe the talent he has himself. He is different from previous musical instructors i have had in the past because i cant even call him an instructor. He's more like a mentor, and that is definitely more appealing to me."

-Halle G.

"I really enjoy learning from Dave. I've kept at it for two months and I usually have a teeny-tiny attention span for new hobbies! I like that Dave lets me learn the pieces I'm interested in. He lets me explore my creative side, is really patient, and keeps me from getting frustrated (and quitting!)."

-Tina M.

"In six months with Dave, even at just two hours a month, my abilities have been enhanced pricelessly.With his musical ear for details and his focus on my individual desires, these lessons build onto my own will to play more and more guitar. His experience as a live performer and compositionalist, added with his classical music education, really makes Dave a one of a kind teacher with lots of heart to boot. If you truly want to play guitar, then you can't go wrong by setting up a session with the School of Feedback Guitar."

- M.D.

"Dave at SOFG has been great, I have learned a lot and would definitely recommend him. It has been a blast!"

-Maria L.