“for most of my adult life i've struggled to learn guitar despite really wanting to learn. something just felt too hard. and i could never get a clear sound from the strings. first 5 minutes into our first lesson, karlyn asked me how my guitar felt. did it seem comfortable? not really i said. does it feel too big? she asked. well, yes but i just thought it's because i was a beginner and not used to it. try this, she said, putting a much smaller nylon string guitar in my hands. play a few chords she directed. how's that feel? it was like all of a sudden i could play clearer and without feeling swallowed by the instrument! seems like a small thing but it changed everything for me. and exemplifies how present, personal, attentive, and caring karlyn's teaching is. she's also kind and patient and sings like a folk song bird born in the wrong time but actually the right time because you get to sit with her as your teacher. 10/10 recommend her! especially if you don't love playing or singing in front of someone. she makes everything so at ease.”
-Silvi A., adult guitar student