2025-01-25T22:29:57.000Z

Hi Calvin, I really enjoyed our first session yesterday! You were able to show me (a classical player) new possibilities - adjusting and challenging me. You have a very pleasant approach, a lot to offer musically and technically, and definately that essential ´teacher´s touch´. Recommendations :)

2025-01-07T20:49:40.000Z

Calvin is an extremely competent and kind guitar teacher, and technically amazingly skilled flamenco guitarist, and his way of teaching is outstanding. He senses you, and is very patient, kindhearted, and encouraging. I enjoy his guidance, and highly recommend learning to play flamenco guitar from him, also to feel el duende. Am looking forward to more.

2024-11-19T20:27:53.000Z

I will use the word outstanding for Calvins teaching. He met my needs of explanations with very accurate and precise demonstrations of fingerings and rhythms. He listen really focused to my playing and give friendly, and again accurate feedback. He has an inspiring energy and enthusiasm for the flamenco music. (and he is of course a very good musician too). So... I think I will learn a lot! (I had four lessons until now).

2024-11-13T13:45:07.000Z

I am an absolute beginner. I had a trail class with Calvin and he teaches me a lot. Passionate teacher, highly recommend!

2024-11-09T14:23:53.000Z

I've taken lessons from Calvin for about 6 months. He's an awesome teacher, who is patient and humble. He has such a great wealth of knowledge, and he can explain it clearly. I'm super grateful to learn from him.

2024-11-06T13:37:39.000Z

i like his way of explaining demonstrating the content so that i really had room to experiment and make progress. He is an excellent listener and can see every small detail although it is "only" via zoom and not live. Outstanding! thanks a lot!

2024-11-06T13:36:33.000Z

i like his way of explaining demonstrating the content so that i really had room to experiment and make progress. He is an excellent listener and can see every small detail although it is "only" via zoom and not live. Outstanding! thanks a lot!

2024-11-04T06:50:31.000Z

good teacher. giving methodic steps to improve your level

2024-10-31T17:51:47.000Z

I took lessons from Calvin, really excellent lessons. Calvin explains it clearly. If you really want good lessons, I recommend Calvin

2024-10-31T15:22:09.000Z

I got a free lesson from Calvin, and I was met by a very humble and great teacher! In those very effective 30 minutes he managed to show me several flamenco strumming patterns, and correcting my right hand position change from tirando to apoyando, among other things! Calvin seems to be very honest and has a good eye for areas that could need technical improvement in my playing. I am looking forward to more lessons! - Mathias

2024-10-29T18:59:02.000Z

Very good, I recommend 👍👌

2024-10-03T11:15:11.000Z

I have had 5 lessons so far with Calvin and he really is a fantastic flamenco guitar teacher! He makes even the trickiest techniques easy to grasp, and his patience really stands out. The lessons are always relaxed but still super motivating, and I’ve made a lot more progress than I expected in a short time. If you’re looking to only dip your toe or go deeper into flamenco guitar, I can’t recommend him enough!

2024-08-06T16:35:48.000Z

Calvin has all the qualities to help me build confidence.....I am normally a cautious learner and take forever to learn a technique or style...with Calvin Flamenco is taught and received with such ease...patience and fun, a really great free lesson...and an absolute pleasure to meet such a great Flamenco guitarist ...highly recommend and thoroughly enjoyed....thank you Calvin!

2024-07-23T12:53:07.000Z

I had a 30 min one to one class with Calvin and must say that i was impressed. in that short period of time he introduced and made sure that i got 2 different techniques that do allow me to play and sing at the the same time easily, which is perfect, as that was the goal. plus on top those techniques can be combined, so that the sound becomes even better. I highly reccomend Calvin as a very efficient, pleasant and easy going person. P.S. Best of luck, Calvin! I would normally say - "rock it!", but in your case it will be - "flamenco it!" thank you again and see you soon for another class and now im off to practisssssssseee :)

2024-07-13T08:49:35.000Z

Writing this review after almost two months of classes with Calvin - and still going on. I can say he is the best Flamenco guitar teacher I could have wished for. What you can expect learning with Calvin: 1. A committed and dedicated teacher who truly cares about your learning journey & experience. 2. Outstanding focus on technique/fundamentals with a remarkable eye for details (which is a quality you can rarely find in an online setup). Yet, he strikes the right balance between technique and music so that the learning journey is enjoyable. 3. A humble person who respects different backgrounds, styles, and capability levels. 4. Motivation! I truly look forward to every next class with Calvin. In fact, I practiced in these two months with a frequency that I have never done since I started playing guitar years ago. Highly recommended! Thanks Calvin for all you do :)

2024-07-03T17:34:21.000Z

I studied with Calvin for about 6 years. I started in group classes where he taught me the fundamentals of Flamenco guitar and drastically improved my technique. Once I moved to private lessons with Calvin we continued to work on my technique, important flamenco solo guitar pieces and accompaniment for baile. Also, we worked diligently with a metronome which did wonders for my sense of time and rhythmic capabilities. Calvin is a patient teacher who is able to teach all levels. He also is not afraid to push you to reach your true potential. I always looked forward to my lessons with him because I enjoyed the information, repertoire, insights and little jokes he’d share. I have been working full time as a professional flamenco guitarist for the last few years and this would not have been possible without the time I spent studying with Calvin.

2024-06-21T13:29:04.000Z

I started taking lessons with Calvin during the pandemic, I had some basic guitar skills but was stuck in a rut and I felt like I was loosing my enjoyment for guitar. Luckily for me, starting lessons with him opened up the amazing world of flamenco guitar. By studying flamenco under Calvin I became exposed to the incredibly complex and technical world that is flamenco. Calvin made it; and continues to make it, an enjoyable experience. His charismatic demeanor ensures that no matter how hard the piece, and no matter how much I struggle, he always manages to find a way to pull me through a piece and keep me smiling. I’ve noticed huge improvements in my ability to keep time, develop new techniques, and even noticed my non-flamenco guitar playing has also improved. His teaching methods are effective, enjoyable, and reliable. I look forward to continuing my exploration of flamenco guitar for a lifetime of learning. TLDR: Calvin rocks, and is one of the best teachers around!

2024-06-16T21:34:04.000Z

I studied with Calvin to get up the speed with accompanying flamenco dancers. Calvin is a thoughtful and thorough teacher who will take you thru the intricacies of the genre and work with you to make it perfect. His lessons are very structured , and he always leaves material to remind a particular topic. I wish he were still in NY!

2024-06-05T20:30:59.000Z

🤯Talk about a top notch performer and teacher! He makes it all look so easy on stage and he was able to save my left hand when I was struggling with some tension issues. Top tier teacher, performer, and human! 10/10!

2024-06-04T18:28:11.000Z

I highly recommend flamenco guitar lessons with Calvin, he is simply the best! His way of teaching technique is inspiring, he is kind and flexible, and able to guide students towards their own goals within the art form. Studying with him not only revolutionized the way I play guitar, but also my approach to learning in general.