Becker Music Academy

“I have been playing guitar for 30 years and Gabe has really helped my playing become more musical. I have become more relaxed and confident performing…”

— Steve Roberts

“I have known Gabe for eight years and I have watched him develop into an excellent guitar teacher. Gabe’s extensive qualifications and his fun-loving personality make him a natural at teaching very young children, as well as adults. Every lesson activity has a learning purpose, and his students steadily progress into confident musicians that enjoy the journey.”

— Harold Sexton

“When taking my 4-year-old son, Jake, to the pediatrician for his annual check-up, the doctor ran a series of physical tests that lasted about five minutes. Jake ran through the actions like a pro. At the end the doctor remarked that most kids have to be 5 or older before they can do the entire battery without losing focus. I’m sure that the last year of guitar lessons with you have contributed to his remarkable focus, in addition to further establishing his love of music. We couldn’t be happier with the lessons, the method, or with you!”

— Sharon Everet

“My granddaughter, Sarah, has been taking classical guitar lessons from Mr. Gabe Becker for the last five years. She began as a complete novice as an 8-year-old and is maturing into a fine classical guitarist feeling confident at recitals and excited about learning the next new musical piece. Sarah has benefitted tremendously under Mr. Becker’s tutelage, musically, educationally, and personally. She has acquired various academic and life skills… focus, time-management, determination, perseverance, and commitment. I would like to personally thank Gabe for sharing his passion for music along with his time, treasure, and talent!”

— Jean Updyke

“Dear Mr. Bill Becker, I cannot begin to express my gratitude to you. 10 years ago, my parents told me I was going to take piano lessons, and I was unbelievably nervous. When I walked into your music studio and met you, a lot of my fears went away. You had so much charisma and passion towards piano! It was tough in the beginning, and around the time high school started, it was hard to stay dedicated towards practicing; however, it was your encouragement and devotion towards my piano education that kept me working hard. Thank you so much for that. I’d like to think I’ve become pretty talented, and I’ve developed a love for piano and music. So thank you for your hugely important role in that. It wasn’t just the music that helped me as I grew up, the recitals helped me overcome my fears of being in front of people. I can’t even imagine how quiet I would be right now if I hadn’t participated in so many of your recitals. CM had always stressed me out, but it also helped me learn how to keep calm in high stress situations. I also learned piano theory/test taking strategies in the process. Overall, I am so thankful that I have been able to learn from you these past 10 years. You have truly shaped the person I am today. I can’t stress that enough. I’m so glad you are teaching my siblings as well, for they are lucky to have such a devoted and passionate teacher. Piano music is now part of my life, maybe I’ll take some classes in college! Thanks for everything.”

— Shane Jetton

“Mr. Becker has been teaching our 4-year-old daughter for nearly a year now. My daughter is shy and didn’t talk to her preschool teachers for over a year, so we were a little worried about starting guitar lessons at such a young age. But Mr. Becker was able to get her to open up and talk and to have fun learning the guitar very quickly. Now she loves the group lessons and likes to show off to her cousins by playing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. Recently she has also insisted that we invite Mr. Becker to the upcoming Walt Disney on Ice show. Both my wife and I are grateful to have Mr. Becker in our child’s life.”

— Jim Whetstone