testimonials

Austin Forney was a student of SMA and is now majoring in sound engineering and digital media at Grand Canyon University. He has improved greatly w guitar and bass and is even trying keyboards and drums. He absolutely loves it and he attributes so much of it to SMA.

Thank you Darren for the excellent lessons and your dedicated efforts for past 1 1/2 years. With your brilliant way to guide me, I have improved not only skill on guitar but also understanding of music and etc. Again thanks for everything! J.T. Choi

Parent-Sarah Byrne John, your teaching has been amazing for Grady.  He and some friends made a movie this weekend, and Grady came up with a soundtrack.  He taught his friend to play the bass parts, his brother the drum parts, and he played the lead guitar with a solo.  Very impressive!  Thank you! Sarah

Student-Nick Flagg John Davis is an exceptional guitar teacher.  His skills, experience, and teaching methods are unparalleled in the industry.  He is knowledgeable of all styles of music and knows all methods of playing them.  Whether it’s slow blues,  jazz or heavy metal shredding and anything in between, he’s got it covered.  John is experienced

Student-Richard Sherman John is a great teacher, in part because his teaching style is so comfortable. Working with John doesn’t feel like “music lessons” in the traditional sense; it’s more like getting together with a friend each week — except it’s a friend who happens to play incredibly well and is willing to share his knowledge, tips, tricks and

Thanks again for all your support, advise, and mentoring.  I really appreciate it! Mike Anderson _____________________

John YOU REALLY ARE AWESOME! My husband thinks so too! He said you are the perfect taskmaster for Max! You have helped us in so many ways; that is why we have the highest regards for you!You are the best teacher, of any subject, we have ever had. You are the BEST! Michelle & Marc

Best Guitar Instructor In The Valley! I wish that everyone that is just starting out could have John Davis as their teacher. My son played Guitar Hero on the Wii and wanted to be the next super star. I found John through a referral and I couldn’t be more pleased. My son is only seven

Thanks for being such a wonderful influence in Lane’s life. Wendy _____________________

John is the valley’s best-kept secret for guitar and music instruction. My child receives immeasurable benefit from lessons with John.  I have even notice better grades since my child has been taking lessons with him.  Thanks John! Jody Fray _____________________