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I've been working with Chris for the past few months, and he has really challenged me to learn more complex strum patterns, new chords, and singing as I play. In the beginning, I didn't think my brain would be able to comprehend everything, but here we are. Chris is extremely patient (I'm a true beginner) and has been flexible with my schedule when needed. He brings the structure to learning guitar that I need, and I feel like I've truly progressed in the time I've been taking lessons.

Chris is a great teacher and I recommend him if you are ready to learn. He did a great job of quickly determining my skill level and we went right to work. I had lessons many years ago with another person and I can say that Chris has accelerated my learning far faster than my previous experience. We waste no time in the lesson. It's well worth the cost.
If you're ready to dedicate the time, I recommend Chris. You won't be disappointed.

I have been taking in-person guitar lessons with Chris for two months now and I have found him to be a very knowledgeable, helpful and, perhaps most importantly for me, a very patient teacher.

Being a middle-aged guy with no musical background I was intimidated by the guitar at first, but Chris has been great at building the complexity of the lessons in a gradual, manageable way and while I still have much to learn, I can see real progress already.

Chris has helped make learning to play the guitar both fun and satisfying and I would recommend him to anyone.

My daughter has been receiving electric guitar lessons from Chris Primeau for five years, starting when she was just 9 years old. Chris is a great music instructor. He is knowledgeable and patient and has a great rapport with our daughter. Frequently, our daughter has been able to choose songs that she listens to (and she has interesting tastes) to practice, and Chris will adapt the music to her level. This is a great way to keep her engaged in the lessons. We have enjoyed experiencing our daughter's skills progress over these years. I highly recommend him.

I've been learning acoustic guitar from Chris for 1.5 years now. While I have a musical background, that was over three decades ago. So my body doesn't have the same dexterity and flexibility now.

Chris is great in working with you and your abilities. Some of his curriculum is meant to challenge, but it's tailored to you. And he understands your interest level and what you hope to get out of the lessons.

Going for my weekly lesson is more like hanging with a friend and getting some education. He's patient and easy-going. He makes it fun, which is how it should be!

I highly recommend Primeau Guitar Studio! Chris is an excellent teacher. He has put a great deal of thought into designing a curriculum for beginners, but he also customizes each of my weekly lessons to meet me where I am in my journey, assigning homework that is really fun and challenging without being overwhelming. He is always kind and patient, giving useful feedback to help me improve. Learning to play guitar has been a lifelong dream, and working with Chis has made me feel confident that this is something I can achieve.

Chris has been a phenomenal instructor for me. I was pretty much a beginner when I started with him and he's brought me to a point where I'm getting to learn to play my favorite songs. I'd highly recommend him, he's a great teacher

Chris is very knowledgable, organized, and professional instructor. I started as a beginner and his teaching methods have helped me improve signficantly. He sets up the sessions so the progression flows from week to week and I have learned a variety of strum patterns, chords, songs, etc. in under a year. Chris has also been flexible during COVID-19 conducting lessons via webcast which are virtually as effective as in person. I highly recommend Chris to anyone wants to become a better guitarist.

I've got nothing but praise for Chris as a guitar teacher. He's truly a professional in his approach to his work. He is a great musician, but more importantly, he takes pains to constantly improve in his ability to teach, both at the absolute novice and most advanced levels. He always has a trick up his sleeve to help you go in whatever direction you want to go as a guitar player.

I highly recommend Chris Primeau as a guitar instructor! He is knowledgeable, talented, patient and friendly. He tailors each lesson to guide a person toward their personal guitar learning goals. I have had 7 months of lessons with Chris so far and I am a true beginner but am playing songs and singing along with them, as I had hoped to do. Chris is great!!

I started lessons with Chris a few years ago as a relative beginner, and after a few months every time Id perform for my friends theyd be impressed at how much my playing and confidence has improved. Chris has helped me hone a variety of skills, from fingerpicking to electric blues guitar solos, and easily made the leap from practical methods to music theory and back. Even just half an hour a week has opened up worlds to me. I cant recommend Chris Primeau enough.

I came to Chris with a little bit of experience six months ago after picking up the instrument again. I really wanted a proper education in the instrument and theory as well as getting better at solos. Through methodical teaching, Chris has been able to give me what I need to unlock the fretboard and improved my technique. Looking forward to more lessons with him as I advance.

I started to play the guitar when i was in the fourth grade, and after playing with a few different teachers i gave up on guitar for about two years. but about a year ago i decided to play again and i stared with Chris, and i feel like i have learned more with him in one year than i have in the other 4 years i played. he is an amazing teacher that is well versed in multiple styles of playing (including acoustic, electric, and classical) and can teach all of those i just listed above. all in all i would recommend him to anyone who asked where to learn guitar, either professionally or for recreation.

After many years of trying to learn guitar without much success, finding, and now working with Chris, has brought me a new enjoyment, understanding and appreciation for the process. He is methodical and patient, allowing me to grow at my own pace while making sure to introduce something new with every lesson. Highly recommend.

We've been really pleased with Chris' guitar instruction. He has a clear mastery of both the instrument and music theory, and it's helpful that he can play along or step in to demonstrate when needed. He is equally gifted at teaching and does not struggle to meet a student where they are at in their own musical journey. Chris fosters a very healthy learning environment, where progress is praised, and mistakes are corrected appropriately but without criticism. This creates a friendly dynamic in the lesson, where one doesn't feel anxious or self conscious about making mistakes along the way. Overall very pleased and would recommend.

Chris is a great guitar teacher! I was initially unsure about taking guitar lessons as an adult, but I've been taking weekly lessons with Chris for the past year and I still learn something new every session.
He keeps lessons fun by focusing on learning to play popular songs. While I'm learning the songs, Chris introduces the relevant guitar techniques and music theory concepts in a way that really helps me to get the most out of what I'm playing.
It's hard to believe how much progress I've made! In addition to all of the songs I've learned to play, I've been really impressed by the way that Chris builds upon music concepts over time. Even learning to improvise solos or transcribe music by ear feels accessible to me because he's been building up my music comprehension the whole time. It feels awesome when each new piece "just clicks"!

Chris is a wonderful teacher. Since beginning lessons with him 6 months ago I have felt much more comfortable and confident on guitar. He fosters a friendly environment, and his curriculum breaks down the fundamental skills of playing guitar in an approachable and effective way.

I've been taking lessons with Chris for almost 2 years, it's been transformational for my guitar playing and performing. I'm 50 and I never would have thought I could stand up and perform in front of people but he really knows how to build a player up! I started with almost zero knowledge and I now have binders full of lessons and musical knowledge that I will carry with me the rest of my life. The other amazing thing is we did it all entirely over Zoom! He's worked with me on both the acoustic and electric guitar, he's patient and an excellent teacher!! I take one hour a week lesson and it's really one of the best investments in myself I've ever made!!

Chris is a great and patient teacher. His attention to detail and technique allows me to improve on a weekly basis. I would highly recommend him to anyone from beginner to advanced.

The basics; he's easy to schedule with. Great location (for me anyway). His set-up is great. And most of all, it's obvious that he really enjoys what he's doing. And, that's teaching...

He's an accomplished musician, who seems like he truly wants to share his knowledge and help his students learn to play - which certainly makes it fun for me! I tend to want to learn everything at once - and Chris has been great at keeping me focused and learning proper practice habits.

* I decided to pick up playing guitar (Electric of course!) in my late 40's...having never played an instrument in my life. How hard can it be, right? So I got online, and off I went...trying to figure it out. Eventually though, (almost 3 years later) I realized that I wasn't really progressing as much as I wanted. So, why not contact Chris and see what he's about...can't hurt!?

Now it's been a full year of lessons later - Three things stand out to me;
1) I wish I would've picked up the guitar earlier...
2) I wish I would've contacted Chris straight away when I first picked up the guitar!
3) I've learned so much more in the past year than the previous 3 years, it's not even close.

Anyway, I don't write many reviews, but felt compelled to speak up this time. Do yourself a favor and contact Chris if you're wanting to learn(and/or advance) your playing skills. You'll be happy you did ~

I've had a couple of guitar and musical instrument teachers and Chris is by far the best that I have had! Whether it's learning chords, your favorite songs, musical styles, or music theory, Chris can help you and put you on the path to being the guitar player you want to be. Primeau Guitar Studio would hands down be my first and only option for a guitar teacher in Austin!

Chris Primeau is largely responsible for preparing my grandson, Grayson, being accepted into Berklee College of Music- Boston. Grayson has worked with Chris over 6 years on guitar and the experience has been invaluable. Chris is a graduate of Berklee and is an excellent teacher. I recommend him very highly.
Betty Shindler