What the Critics are Saying...

 

Maya C.

Youth Review

Zoom Lessons/ Virtual Summer Camp

“I have really enjoyed my ukulele lessons! I love how you can learn your favorite song and play it! I also love that you are able to be creative and make your own songs, too! My favorite song I learned is Riptide! My family really enjoys when I play the ukulele.”


“I have really enjoyed Ukulele with Jake! He is so sweet and always happy! When I started I knew nothing and now I am so much better! He taught me so many songs that I now love including La Vie En Rose! He takes kids on the subway to make money and have fun playing the Uke! He does not put pressure on you and sometimes he makes learning a new song into a fun game! My family loves hearing me playing the Uke! Thank you Jake, you are the BEST UKE TEACHER EVER!!!!!! 10 out of 5 stars. Really, Thank You.”

Alessia D.

Youth Review

Zoom Lessons/ Virtual Summer Camp


“Jake is such an awesome teacher! I've only done zoom lessons with him and I'm very impressed with the way he makes students feel comfortable even virtually which can definitely be challenging sometimes. Jake is very patient and makes sure to always let you know that you are doing very well even when you get discouraged. He always asks for your opinions of songs and listens to what you like so you aren't playing songs that you aren't interested in. I love learning the ukulele with Jake and he has taught me so much in such a short period of time.”

Abby S.

Youth Review

Zoom Lessons


“Jake! He’s so much fun! He helped me accomplish my dream of playing uke outside and making $$$! We have so much fun! One of my favorite songs that I learned with him was Buttercup. I love to play that song with him. He taught me one of my favorite songs: LOVE. He taught it to me when I first started with him at age 7. I liked it so much that I decided to play it at a school concert, which he came to. I am so proud that he has taught me so many different chords and strumming patterns 😊 You’re the best, Jake!”

Amina J.

Youth Review

Zoom Lessons/ Virtual Summer Camp


“I have really enjoyed ukulele with Jake because he is so sweet and he makes it really fun and easy to learn. There's so many songs I enjoy playing with him especially because he lets me play some songs that I listen to, and has introduced me to so many more. The lessons are something I look forward to each week and I would highly recommend it!

Chiara N. G.

Adult Student

Zoom Lessons


“I love doing the ukulele lessons with Jacob. He’s a really nice person and a great teacher too. When I first joined, I didn’t know a single thing about a ukulele. I practically didn’t know what a ukulele was. But now I can play many different songs, and I can even read music!! My favorite songs to play are The Gambler by Kenny Rodgers and This Land is Your Land by Woody Guthrie.”

Vayden B.

Youth Review

Zoom Lessons/ Virtual Summer Camp


“I have learned how to play amazing chords and songs while singing. This is great because I want to be a singer and Jake is a great teacher. My favorite three songs to play and sing are Old Town Road, Cheap Thrills, and last but not least This Land. You should have Jake as your teacher because he is very nice and sweet.”

Mak P.

Youth Review

Zoom Lessons/ Virtual Summer Camp


Jim L.

Parent of Child Student

Private Lessons

"Jake is a great human being and an amazing teacher. My 8 year old daughter has been studying with him for about 7 months now and her progress has been great. She’s changing chords fluently, strumming confidently, singing and playing at the same time, and performed solo at Jake’s annual recital in Prospect Park. Above all she is having fun and being creative. She looks forward to her lessons and her time within Jake. He has an incredible ability to connect with kids and adults alike. He’s the best."


Jeffery R.

Adult Student

Private Lessons

"Working with Jacob was better than I could've ever expected. He was super supportive and responsive. We hit the ground running with songs I had only dreamed of being able to play. On top of that, he gave me the confidence to perform for friends and family. I would 100% recommend him as a teacher."


Lauren W.

Adult Student

Private Lessons

"I had never played the ukulele, or any instrument for that matter, before meeting Jacob. I remember on our first lesson I learned three songs, which is three more than I ever expected to learn. From there, we would go back and forth each lesson learning a collection of songs from Beatles to Kinks to Stevie Wonder. My favorite thing about working with him is how patient, nurturing, funny, and supportive he is!"


“Jacob has a great disposition for teaching and a clear passion for the ukulele, which makes him the perfect teacher for this instrument! His lessons are fun and engaging, and he boosts his students with the confidence and the know-how needed to be successful. Thank you, Jacob!”

Elaine E.

Adult Student

Group Lessons

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