I took guitar lessons with Cole in the fall and winter of 2015/2016. Cole is an excellent teacher – his energy, enthusiasm, knowledge, and love of music create a perfect learning environment for students. As well, he listens to his students and their expectations, and structures the lessons accordingly. He is well organized, punctual, and generous with his praise. Cole is by far the best music teacher I’ve had in the 40+ years I’ve been taking lessons.