Testimonials
When I decided to renew my effort playing classical guitar after a long hiatus, I interviewed several teachers and Jem Beckett was by far the most interested in my personal goals and the most accommodating around scheduling. I have worked with him for the past five years and he has introduced me to wonderful new music, taught me new techniques, and been a delight to work with.
~ P.L. Ashley Falls MA
Jeremy has given me the gift of music, for which I’m eternally grateful — especially as I started at age 57. Well, given in exchange for a reasonable fee…. He can play anything, in any genre, and also “noodle” or improvise most charmingly. He teaches by inspiration, example and precept, from an apparently infinite fount of musical sensitivity and understanding. He’s patient and demanding in just the right measure. Search no further! You’ll be lucky to get a spot in his schedule.
~ M.L. Great Barrington MA
I have taken guitar lessons with Jem for the past six years, and in that time, he has helped me grow exponentially as a musician. He teaches his students with an open mind, allowing us to choose our own path while providing the necessary guidance. His passions for music and the guitar inspire me every day to challenge myself and try new things. Jem is kind, patient, and truly an amazing musician, and I would recommend him to anyone interested in learning the guitar.
~ D.R. Great Barrington MA
“Jeremy is a superb musician and a versatile and flexible teacher. Dedicated to his craft and his students, he emphasizes proper technique and provides a variety of exercises to achieve the same. Friendly, outgoing, not didactic, Jeremy encourages one to keep moving forward and not to become discouraged at inevitable stumbling blocks as one attempts to master the instrument.”
~John Reynolds, Alford, MA