See What My Guitar Students Are Saying...

  • 🎵 Mr TED has Educated me on my chords, keys and notes. HE has been a great Teacher and has inspired me to The Greatest Guitar Player Ever.

    Curtis P

  • I have been playing guitar for 30+ years, but never had formal training until I took Teds Master Guitar class. He started with some basic music theory and then went right into exercises to increase dexterity and working on scales. The pace was really up to me and there was a lot of information from Ted. The biggest takeaway was learning how to move up and down strings AND up and down the neck. It tied everything together and allowed me to not have to "stay in the box". I am definitely a better guitar player/musician bc of taking his class.

    Brad M

  • Took my soloing to a different level! I was exposed to music genres that I wasn't used to playing. Ted helped me develop into a better all-around guitarist and gave me the confidence to play in public.

    Maurice

  • My love for music was fostered at Lancaster music school by their wonderful staff who work diligently for their students every week! I started taking guitar here since elementary school and I am still currently learning in high school. Through the years, my wonderful teacher Mr. Ted has taught me many styles of guitar ranging from rock music to calming melodies. My teacher, Mr. Ted, makes every lesson a blast by teaching me fun songs from past decades. Thank you so much for uplifting all of your students by sharing the joy that comes from learning music!

    Gabriela L

  • I’m 67 and recently retired. Playing a guitar was always on my bucket list but I traveled in my job and it didn’t leave time to take lessons. I’ve been playing now for just over a year and I’m having more fun than I could have imagined. Ted is a great teacher and teaches in a way that allows me to learn songs I enjoy while still learning good fundamentals and music theory. I can’t wait to see my improvement for next year.

    Steve K

  • Mr. Ted is a very patient and amazing teacher. He explains how to play the guitar in a way I can understand. A way Mr. Ted has helped me improve with the guitar is that when I was first starting out, he gave me easy songs to play, but as I became more experienced he gave me much more difficult songs and taught me different tricks(pull offs, alternate picking, how to move up and down the neck quickly). Mr. Ted is also very open minded, he often asks if there were any songs I was interested in playing and he would try his best to teach me how play them. Mr. Ted's lessons are very fun too, he will always ask how my week has been and will often make jokes during his lessons.

    Travis M

Ted Brooks is a big blessing in a small package..the man is one of the best guitar teachers around...he has been doing this for long enough to help you have fun and enjoy lessons all while still learning the instrument you chose to play...I would highly recommend him to teach any kid or adult any instrument...don't wait to start lessons with the GOAT of guitar you won't regret it.

Taylor B

Ted is a great instructor! Always with a smile on his face. He is very patient and does not get frustrated. It was so much fun going to my lessons!

Kimberly A

I took my first guitar lessons from Ted Brooks over 35 years ago. As a teenager with a lack of focus, in our sessions Ted was able to balance laying a foundation of good techniques with teaching the songs I wanted to play.

Fast-forward to August 2023 when I learned Ted owned Lancaster Music and gave private lessons. I jumped at the opportunity to learn from him again, looking to bridge what I already knew with new concepts and techniques.

We have covered music theory, triads, inversions, scales, and much more. Ted’s extensive knowledge of songs across all genres allows him to connect music concepts with songs to promote the learning of both at the same time.

What I have learned from Ted over the last year is immeasurable and I am thankful to have him as a teacher. He is not just teaching me to play guitar, he is guiding me on HOW to play using my own style.

Jay

Ted has a well-structured curriculum that balances theory with practical application. Each lesson built on the previous one, ensuring that the necessary fundamentals were mastered before moving on to more advanced concepts. I particularly appreciated how he incorporated music theory into our sessions without making it dry or overwhelming. I would definitely recommend Ted as a teacher.

Marty M