Lessons for Everyone!

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“Dr. Werkema has taught me more in just 12 lessons than I have learned in almost 5 years. Besides being a knowledgeable, talented, and well-versed instructor, his passion for music shows up in every lesson and is nothing but contagious. Dr. Werkema has every resource to help you take your guitar playing to the next level and being his student is just simply a gift.”

"I studied under Dr. Jason Werkema for 4 years. He is an incredible wealth of knowledge, both in jazz and classical guitar. He also prepared me well with much knowledge in music theory. Dr. Werkema truly had me fully prepared for the music world and I have been able to work as a full time musician due to the knowledge and leadership I got studying under him. I can’t thank him enough!"

“Professor Werkema is an extremely gifted guitar player and a phenomenal teacher. He is friendly, encouraging, driven, and wise. Taking lessons with him has greatly improved my skills and understanding of the instrument. Learning more about jazz and classical guitar has given me an appreciation for those styles of music.”

“To start, Dr. Werkema’s teaching style is very personal and extremely helpful. The way he tailors the content of what he teaches depending on what I want to work on and need to practice is one of my favorite parts of his teaching style. Dr. Werkema’s skill in music has served not only as a testament to how good he is at teaching, but also as a major inspiration to me. Before I started taking lessons, I felt unmotivated to practice as I felt I couldn't improve. Dr. Werkema’s lessons showed me that I was not in fact at a plateau, and instead had developed detrimental habits that limited my guitar playing. His skill in recognizing these habits has reinvigorated me.”

“Dr. Werkema is an extraordinary teacher.  He matches his high level of training and skill with his incredible gift for teaching.  His compassionate and understanding manner have taken my daughter’s guitar skills to new heights.  It is an honor to get to study under Dr. Werkema, and we consider it a great blessing to have the opportunity to do so.”

"Jason Werkema was one of the best classical guitar teachers that I have ever had. His teachings were incredibly easy to understand, and he helped me to improve my technique in more ways than one. He has a kind, patient, and humble spirit and he was always encouraging and offering amazing feedback on how to grow in my skills as a guitar player. If you need a teacher who will expand your skills, look no further than Jason Werkema.”

"While Dr. Werkema remains the most skillful jazz and classical guitarist that I have ever personally known or heard play, it is his humility and intentional care of his students, which I have experienced firsthand, that truly sets him apart from his peers. He invested in my life personally as he inspired me to be a better musician every week. He is patient in practice, kind in correction, wise in instruction, and brilliant in performance. As a professional touring performer, I guarantee that you will gain practical knowledge and skill of the highest caliber from Dr. Werkema."

"I had the pleasure of studying classical guitar with Jason for around one year, and I feel I progressed in my abilities more in that one year than any of the prior ten or so since first picking up guitar. Look nowhere further for a highly competent, well connected and well traveled, and deeply passionate musician. More than this, Jason is one of the most kind-hearted people I know, and he has been a source of great encouragement in my journey both as a guitarist and in life in general!"

“Over the years I’ve learned more from Jason than I could have ever imagined. He’s not only showed me how to improve my playing, but also how to broaden my musical repertoire. I used to  be pretty closed minded when it came to music genres, in that I used to only like, listen to, and play Rock music. But Jason has shown me the beauty of all sorts of music! Through his masterful skill as a musician and his ability to connect well with people, he has taught me how to appreciate not just Rock, but also Jazz, Funk, and Classical. His playing is next-level, his connection and care are genuine, and his knowledge is vast. It is a privilege to not only call Jason a good teacher, but also a great friend and mentor.”

“Jason Werkema is one of the most gifted teachers I’ve ever had.  As a musician, he brings incredible knowledge, artistry and technical skill to the disciplines of classical and jazz guitar.  His teaching style is both challenging and encouraging, and I experienced the greatest musical growth of my career because of it.  If you’re searching for an instructor who can elevate your skill and confidence on the guitar, there’s no one better.”

“Jason truly has a gift for teaching music. Not only does he possess the technical building blocks to advance your skills, he also approaches every lesson with such enthusiasm that it is impossible not to feel motivated afterwards. It is safe to say that I became a much better musician learning from Jason.”

“Taking guitar lessons with Dr. Werkema was one of the best parts of studying music in college. Not only was he the most skilled guitarist I’ve ever met, but I could tell he was very interested in my life and helping me achieve my own goals. I really appreciated the personal touch and humor he brought to his lessons as well as his musical experience and mastery!”