Google+ reviews for Cathy Winter Guitar and Music Lessons
(NOTE: Google+ has recently deactivated my reviews and location with no explanation or recourse.
Until I am able to figure out how to activate my Google presence, I am including archived reviews I had saved.)
Katie J. Nov 2023: Cathy has been the right match for me and my learning style. Although I play guitar nearly every day, I felt like I had plateaued as a player. I immediately felt comfortable with Cathy as she assessed areas to focus on. She meets me where I am at, follows my lead interest wise, and helps me build off of what I already know. As a classically trained musician (not on guitar), I have found that my work ethic has changed a bit in my adult years… and Cathy has helped me stay motivated, while also being realistic about what I can handle in between lessons. I come out of each lesson with a few new tricks that are relevant to me and my musical pursuits, but I also always have a new area of focus that feels appropriate. I’m grateful to have found Cathy! I have also been pleasantly surprised with how effective zoom lessons are. I started with in person, but have switched to zoom more recently due to illnesses, and anticipating winter driving, etc… both are great! Cathy’s knowledge, professional experience, flexibility and easy going personality are helping me become a more confident and curious guitarist :)
Simon R Oct 2023: Cathy is amazing! She is able to work with me on what I want to learn on my own schedule. She is flexible and is willing to help me with whatever I need. Highly recommend five stars!
Beth H Nov 2021: Cathy has been a wonderful teacher -- patient, encouraging, and willing to tailor every lesson to match my pace of learning. I never thought I'd be able to learn to play the guitar via Zoom, but Cathy has created an online environment that is completely effective. I'm grateful for the flexibility and safety of learning remotely and look forward to my lesson each week.
James H 2021: As a new adult learner, Cathy is taking me on a wonderful musical journey. I have learned so much in a short period of time….
Otto S 2020: She is extremely knowledgeable of different styles and techniques, and tailors the lessons to the interest and learning ability of the student. Lessons (and practicing) are always a very enjoyable experience. I recommend her without hesitation. 1 year update - we've moved to "virtual" lessons in response to social distancing very smoothly. Nothing in the attention to detail and instruction has suffered as a result, and Cathy is still willing to teach any style of song I suggest, with a great ability to explain the theory behind the style.
Jeff C 2020: I began playing guitar 1.5 years ago, and Cathy has been a wonderful teacher all that time. She has guided me to learn a wide range of styles and skills. The transition to online learning - via Zoom - has been smooth. I highly recommend!
Fred L 2020: I have taken lessons on and off for the past 40 years, and Cathy is the first teacher who has analyzed where my difficulties are and shown me how to overcome them. In addition she is the first teacher I have had that has taken the time to breakdown the music so that I understand all it's nuances. Basically, I don't have to figure it out, all I have to do is practice, practice, practice, but it does not feel like practice, she has made it enjoyable. And now that we are plagued by this virus, Cathy has made it possible to continue lessons via Zoom, which is working out very well.
Meg P : I have been taking guitar lessons for over a year with Cathy and have had a very enjoyable experience. I often bring in lyrics to songs that I would like to learn to play and Cathy helps me learn the chords and put it all together. As a person who often needs to travel for work, I am grateful to have a teacher who is flexible with scheduling. I would highly recommend her to students young and old!
Jaime P 2015: My 11 year old has been working with Cathy for almost a year now. Cathy is a great guitar teacher. Cathy has so much experience working with children and adult learners and it really shows. Her lessons are always well thought out and are really helping my son learn to play guitar. Cathy chooses pieces that are fun and enjoyable for young players to learn. The lessons focus on a few pieces at a time and Cathy allows my son to progress at a natural pace. She challenges him by offering constructive criticism while providing encouragement. It’s always a perfect balance. I still have to remind my son to practice, but he always feels a sense of accomplishment when he’s mastered a piece.
Frank R 2017: I have found Cathy to be an excellent teacher. I have seen/heard her work with young students, and with 60-something beginners such as myself, with no musical training. She is very experienced and knowledgeable in all aspects of music and guitar. I recommend her for any age, any level of guitar training... whole-heartedly !!!
Matt I 2018: As a touring musician and someone who has been playing guitar/bass for over 10 years, I still felt as if there was still so much more to learn about playing, particularly in the folk/blues style on the acoustic guitar. Cathy has taught me much in a short time period, every time I pick up an acoustic guitar, the first thing I play is something from one of the many lessons I've taken. I'd highly recommend her to musicians of all skill levels.
Brian A 12 years ago: My 12 year old daughter took an interest in guitar, so I bought her one. She was very excited, then asked a practical question: "how do I learn to play?". So, I set up sessions with Cathy and she has been wonderful. Very patient and intuitive. Olivia's ability has taken off in a very short time. I recommend Cathy to anyone interested in learning guitar in a very comfortable environment.
- Brian
John C 2022: I am retired and started guitar lessons with Cathy. I'm really enjoying learning and playing. Cathy is great and a large reason for any progress I am making. She is patient and explains things giving you enough to go forward but not to much so your frustrated. Excellent guitar teacher in my humble opinion.
2023: Great music and guitar teacher!
Jennifer D'Arcy 10 years ago - Cathy has the exact right balance between being flexible with my son (who is a challenging student) and disciplined. He often can get silly and off task and she reins him in gently but firmly. She explains things well and works with his prior knowledge. He's been playing since January and I'm amazed at how he sounds.
Kara Carroll 5 years ago
We have been going to Cathy for well over a year. She is incredible with my son, who is now 9. She allows for him to explore the music that sparks his interest while keeping him at an appropriate experience level. She is an EXCELLENT teacher!
(NOTE: Google+ has recently deactivated my reviews and location with no explanation or recourse.
Until I am able to figure out how to activate my Google presence, I am including archived reviews I had saved.)
Katie J. Nov 2023: Cathy has been the right match for me and my learning style. Although I play guitar nearly every day, I felt like I had plateaued as a player. I immediately felt comfortable with Cathy as she assessed areas to focus on. She meets me where I am at, follows my lead interest wise, and helps me build off of what I already know. As a classically trained musician (not on guitar), I have found that my work ethic has changed a bit in my adult years… and Cathy has helped me stay motivated, while also being realistic about what I can handle in between lessons. I come out of each lesson with a few new tricks that are relevant to me and my musical pursuits, but I also always have a new area of focus that feels appropriate. I’m grateful to have found Cathy! I have also been pleasantly surprised with how effective zoom lessons are. I started with in person, but have switched to zoom more recently due to illnesses, and anticipating winter driving, etc… both are great! Cathy’s knowledge, professional experience, flexibility and easy going personality are helping me become a more confident and curious guitarist :)
Simon R Oct 2023: Cathy is amazing! She is able to work with me on what I want to learn on my own schedule. She is flexible and is willing to help me with whatever I need. Highly recommend five stars!
Beth H Nov 2021: Cathy has been a wonderful teacher -- patient, encouraging, and willing to tailor every lesson to match my pace of learning. I never thought I'd be able to learn to play the guitar via Zoom, but Cathy has created an online environment that is completely effective. I'm grateful for the flexibility and safety of learning remotely and look forward to my lesson each week.
James H 2021: As a new adult learner, Cathy is taking me on a wonderful musical journey. I have learned so much in a short period of time….
Otto S 2020: She is extremely knowledgeable of different styles and techniques, and tailors the lessons to the interest and learning ability of the student. Lessons (and practicing) are always a very enjoyable experience. I recommend her without hesitation. 1 year update - we've moved to "virtual" lessons in response to social distancing very smoothly. Nothing in the attention to detail and instruction has suffered as a result, and Cathy is still willing to teach any style of song I suggest, with a great ability to explain the theory behind the style.
Jeff C 2020: I began playing guitar 1.5 years ago, and Cathy has been a wonderful teacher all that time. She has guided me to learn a wide range of styles and skills. The transition to online learning - via Zoom - has been smooth. I highly recommend!
Fred L 2020: I have taken lessons on and off for the past 40 years, and Cathy is the first teacher who has analyzed where my difficulties are and shown me how to overcome them. In addition she is the first teacher I have had that has taken the time to breakdown the music so that I understand all it's nuances. Basically, I don't have to figure it out, all I have to do is practice, practice, practice, but it does not feel like practice, she has made it enjoyable. And now that we are plagued by this virus, Cathy has made it possible to continue lessons via Zoom, which is working out very well.
Meg P : I have been taking guitar lessons for over a year with Cathy and have had a very enjoyable experience. I often bring in lyrics to songs that I would like to learn to play and Cathy helps me learn the chords and put it all together. As a person who often needs to travel for work, I am grateful to have a teacher who is flexible with scheduling. I would highly recommend her to students young and old!
Jaime P 2015: My 11 year old has been working with Cathy for almost a year now. Cathy is a great guitar teacher. Cathy has so much experience working with children and adult learners and it really shows. Her lessons are always well thought out and are really helping my son learn to play guitar. Cathy chooses pieces that are fun and enjoyable for young players to learn. The lessons focus on a few pieces at a time and Cathy allows my son to progress at a natural pace. She challenges him by offering constructive criticism while providing encouragement. It’s always a perfect balance. I still have to remind my son to practice, but he always feels a sense of accomplishment when he’s mastered a piece.
Frank R 2017: I have found Cathy to be an excellent teacher. I have seen/heard her work with young students, and with 60-something beginners such as myself, with no musical training. She is very experienced and knowledgeable in all aspects of music and guitar. I recommend her for any age, any level of guitar training... whole-heartedly !!!
Matt I 2018: As a touring musician and someone who has been playing guitar/bass for over 10 years, I still felt as if there was still so much more to learn about playing, particularly in the folk/blues style on the acoustic guitar. Cathy has taught me much in a short time period, every time I pick up an acoustic guitar, the first thing I play is something from one of the many lessons I've taken. I'd highly recommend her to musicians of all skill levels.
Brian A 12 years ago: My 12 year old daughter took an interest in guitar, so I bought her one. She was very excited, then asked a practical question: "how do I learn to play?". So, I set up sessions with Cathy and she has been wonderful. Very patient and intuitive. Olivia's ability has taken off in a very short time. I recommend Cathy to anyone interested in learning guitar in a very comfortable environment.
- Brian
John C 2022: I am retired and started guitar lessons with Cathy. I'm really enjoying learning and playing. Cathy is great and a large reason for any progress I am making. She is patient and explains things giving you enough to go forward but not to much so your frustrated. Excellent guitar teacher in my humble opinion.
2023: Great music and guitar teacher!
Jennifer D'Arcy 10 years ago - Cathy has the exact right balance between being flexible with my son (who is a challenging student) and disciplined. He often can get silly and off task and she reins him in gently but firmly. She explains things well and works with his prior knowledge. He's been playing since January and I'm amazed at how he sounds.
Kara Carroll 5 years ago
We have been going to Cathy for well over a year. She is incredible with my son, who is now 9. She allows for him to explore the music that sparks his interest while keeping him at an appropriate experience level. She is an EXCELLENT teacher!