TESTIMONIALS
“Alex brings a calm energy and kindness to his interactions and lessons that set him apart. He always meets students where they’re at—and keeps the music fun and relevant. You feel lucky to just spend time with him… learning to play an instrument is an added bonus. Our entire family is a fan!” - Megan & Todd S.
“Alex is a Rockstar of a music teacher…Stanley was adamant that he didn’t want to learn an instrument, and because Alex made it fun & cool…Stanley is actually practicing BEFORE school in the mornings!” - Kim, Mom to 11 year old Stanley
“Alex can just as easily be patient with boisterous 6-yr-olds, nurture timid older adults and inspire teen-age talent. The learning skills and styles easily translate to life, and we couldn’t recommend him more.” - Felix G. & Jackie M.
"Alex is an amazing teacher! Over the past 6 years he has worked with our entire family and has the gift of knowing how to relate to and inspire people of all ages. He is incredibly intuitive, patient and positive. He creates a personalized lesson with music you love and want to play. There are really no words to convey how our family feels about Alex other than to say we love him!" - The Bowen Family
“My son began his drum lessons with Alex at the age of 5! He is 11 years old now and his enthusiasm for drumming has never waned. His talent has grown year over year and he looks forward to his time with Alex each week. Alex brings a gentle, patient, and playful nature to a very well-organized lesson time. As an instructor, Alex followed my son’s musical appetite and this has led to great confidence-building. I highly recommend Alex to anyone (of any age) looking to begin or grow within their music path. He rocks…literally…he rocks out with his students too! Five ⭐️” - Kristen S.
“Finding Alex to teach my daughter drums when she was 9 years old was one of the greatest gifts I’ve ever found. She was always anxious about trying new things and complained bitterly about other attempts at enrichment, so I worried that it would not work out. Alex’s kind and encouraging presence made her comfortable immediately. He adapted his lessons to zoom during Covid and continued to provide a bright spot to her weeks at home. She entered middle school as a confident musician and with enough skills to join the jazz band and to play in the high school musicals. Alex’s passion and his exceptional kindness gave her the confidence she needed to explore an interest and to take risks. Our family could not be more grateful to Alex.” - Weslie S.
"Alex is absolutely AMAZING!!! Our three boys take music lessons (electric guitar, bass and drums) from him and we have been working with him for years. He is a legit rock star in his own right and a total pro who has a kind, nurturing and relaxed style. He makes all of the kids feel good and instill a lot of confidence in them. We highly recommend him!" - Wendy E.
“My 12-year-old loves learning guitar from Alex. I've played guitar for years and tried to teach my son but he didn't seem interested. Alex was recommended to me for lessons for him and it's been fantastic. They hit it off right away and now after every lesson, he's excited to show me what he's learned to play! You won't find a more engaged and encouraging instructor.” - Jeff D.
“Alexander is a remarkable musician with a gift for teaching. He’s taught drums and guitar to our family members over the years—moving them from beginners to accomplished musicians. Alexander brings with him enthusiasm, collaboration, and his love of music to each lesson. His attitude is infectious!” - Jen G.
"Ranging from heavy metal to jazz guitar, Alex has been instrumental in helping me achieve my guitar goals. He has always happily accommodated my changing musical interests, demonstrating his breadth of knowledge and a mastery of his discipline. Also, he's the coolest person you'll ever meet!" - Phil R.
“I have been taking lessons from Alex since I was nine years old. He is an amazing guitar teacher and has taught me so much over the years. He is so patient, nice and understanding. It’s so fun to play with him and he teaches the best songs. I couldn’t ask for a better teacher!” - Molly D.
"We are so grateful that Alexander Knutsen was recommended to us to teach our son how to play the drums five years ago. Not only is Alex an extremely talented musician and knowledgeable about music but also he is a naturally gifted teacher. He is the most kind and patient person and we feel very comfortable having him teach our children either at our home or virtually. Alex is great at making connections with kids and is interested in their lives outside of their music lessons. When our daughter wanted to try out for jazz band, Alex was so supportive and quickly taught her a jazz piece that her band teacher was excited to hear her play and differentiated her from the other auditions. We have recommended Alex to our friends who have children interested in playing the drums or guitar and they have been just as impressed with him as we have!" - Kaitlin and Will D.
“Alex Knutsen is an excellent guitar and music teacher. He is very knowledgeable on music theory as well. Importantly, rather than follow a typical boring Guitar 1,2,3 learning book, Alex keeps it fun for the student to learn by discovery and exploration of various methods. In addition to his flexible approach, Alex also has a wealth of drills available that has made me a much better guitar player for folks who like practicing repetitive drills and checking boxes! Overall, Alex is an amazing music teacher, and works incredibly well with both kids and adults! I highly recommend his services!” - Sandy S.
«Alexander has been a fantastic teacher, first to my 2 teenagers on drums and guitar for many years, and second to me beginning this fall. I began learning ukulele under Alex’s kind instruction and am already wowing my kindergarten students with such classics as the happy birthday song and twinkle twinkle little star. I can even play a little Fleetwood Mac and am having so much fun!” - Jen R.
“If you’re looking for a teacher for a beginner drummer, Alex is wonderful! My 11 yr old loves his weekly lessons. Alex is positive, supportive and able to break down skills into manageable tasks that build a child’s confidence. Working on Zoom is both convenient and easy to learn. I would highly recommend Alex to anyone with a beginning drummer!” - Julie V.
“Alex is a fantastic music teacher! Super talented, amazingly patient, always positive and engaging! Our 10 year old son has benefitted enormously and looks forward to each session. Highly recommend!” - Matt L
