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T E S T I M O N I A L S

Mr. Hostfalt is one of the best NYC teachers of all time !
He's patient, dedicated, knowledgeable, plays a mean guitar,
and pays a great deal of attention to his student's development.
Before studying with him, I had reached a musical plateau
in my own development as a guitarist and singer / songwriter.
He took all of the smoke and mirrors away when it came to jazz
and guided me with material that I wanted to learn.

In a sense, I learned how to make music all over again, instead
of just "playing" music ( I had forgotten that making music takes
time. ) It was as if I was playing the guitar for the first time, when
in reality, I have been a guitarist for over 15 years. He has been
a tremendous benefit to me and to anyone who studies with him.
Megan K. Astoria, NY ***** 5 star review on Yelp.com 5 / 22 / 09

I have been studying with here for almost a year,
I started as a complete beginner. I knew how to
make a few chords, but couldn't make a song.
I went home from my first lesson playing the verse
of Lou Reed's "Sweet Jane" I told him I wanted to
play "Your Touch" by the Black Keys and the next
lesson he had a TAB transcription ready and I
learned it. The next week 12-bar boogie then
Johnny B. Goode ( Jimi Hendrix style ).

What ever songs I want to learn, he teaches me.
I can play J.S. Bachs Partita in Bm. I can also play
bluegrass on Mandolin. I am working on Beethoven's
#3 Sonatine for Mandolin. I can sight read standard
notation now . I can play anything written. Now I'm
learning technique and how to play what I hear.
He has been trying to teach me that since the
beginning. You get that little by little and by playing.
These lessons have been one of the best things
I have ever done for myself. I asked for Rod
Stewart's "Cut Across Shorty" This week I
learned Eddie Cochran's ( the guy who wrote it )
and Rod's too. I'm dying to go play my guitar
Kenny Y, Brooklyn NY ***** 5 star review
on www.yelp.com published 5 / 15 / 09

I was applying to a jazz guitar program
at Western Illinois University. I had almost
no exposure to jazz guitar, as I had really
only played the blues blues, not the jazz blues.

Luckily for me my research paid off and I found
Sten and NYC Guitar Studio. Sten is a great teacher
and maintains an incredible focus throughout each
session. I was exhausted by the end of every lesson,
but man, oh, man did I learn a lot of stuff in a hurry !

I got into W I U and the program is very good, but
I do wish that somehow I could continue with Sten.
Perhaps someday I will. Thanks, Sten.
Kevin M. Macomb, IL ***** 5 star review
on www.yelp.com - published 6/1/2009

I recently took my first lesson. I bought a
ukulele and thought I could teach myself
using YouTube videos, but that was an
immediate fail. I played the sax in high school,
but I never touched a stringed instrument.

After one 30 minute lesson I had learned to play
(slowly) a song. I'm now obsessed with practicing,
and I've put in at least an hour every day. My next
lesson is next week, and I can't wait. It's relaxing
and challenging and I'm probably making my
neighbors nuts. Highly recommended
Rachel K. **** 4 star review at www.Yelp.com
published 5 / 28 / 2010

Thanks so much for the sessions. I had a lot of fun
and look forward to playing more and more ! Thanks
again for everything. Erin H. beginner student 2006-09

Thank You for being such a down to earth,
patient and understanding instructor.
Maria. M, spanish / latin guitar student.

The material presented by mr Hostfalt
as well as the rememberance of his
intensive and inspired pedagogical
approach and musicianship is a
continous influence and inspiration
that I imagine most of his alumnees
carry with them for a lifetime !
Steinar Aadnekvam, student K M H
Royal College Of Music in Stockholm '04

Thank You for all you've taught me.
You're a wonderful teacher.
Rebecca H. spring 2010 NYCGS
classical guitar student

Thank You for amazing lessons and
for having trust in my learning abilities.
You are a great teacher - you knew so
fast exactly how to help me.
Harper M, student '09 to present

I'm amazed by your commitment to your
students and am really glad to have found
someone who would help me out like this
- You're one in a million. I can't even begin
to tell you how much I appreciate this.
Very helpful. Thanks for your time & effort
Mike S. advanced guitar concepts student '07

I'm really loving this stuff. I'm curious
about symmetrical scales in this context.
This extended tonality based off of secondary
modes is awesome!! I think I'm getting the
hand of this stuff. So far I've learned them by
your examples that you wrote down. I can't wait
to take this lesson further next time I see you.
I'm really excited about learning all I can from you.
Phil. O, Advanced Harmonic Concepts student '08

Just being in the presence of a master like Sten
taught me so much! Alfred Yanone, student 2006-08