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January 2023 by Andrea Majorki
Mike is a wonderful music teacher. He knows how to manage an hour lesson to keep my daughters full attention - changing up instruments and songs that she gets to pick (so there is a lot of pop). He's also well organized and punctual. My daughter does a combination of in-person and on-line classes.
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January 2023 by Javid Nouri
Great studio, Mike is a fantastic teacher. Can't wait to go back for more lessons.
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December 2022 by Sylvie Schroeder
Mike is a great teacher! He is really passionate about music and is so patient and encouraging with our 9 year old. He’s terrific!
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June 2022 by Rhonda Steffen
My son has been taking piano lessons with Mike for a year and a half and is really enjoying his lessons. Mike is great at keeping him motivated. Mike is also very accommodating and has let my son play many additional songs he has been interested in learning on top of his songs in the instructional books. Mike is also very patient and really caters his style to your child. We are so grateful to have found him. I think he teaches about any instrument as well as voice (which my son is now also interested in). In other words, your child can grow with Mike or switch their focus and Mike will be there to guide them. There are also quarterly recitals (virtual) that give the kids a chance to perform which is really nice. I highly recommend you give him a try for yourself or your kids!
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June 2022 by Rhonda S.
My son has been taking piano lessons with Mike for a year and a half and is really enjoying his lessons. Mike is great at keeping him motivated. Mike is also very accommodating and has let my son play many additional songs he has been interested in learning on top of his songs in the instructional books. Mike is also very patient and really caters his style to your child. We are so grateful to have found him. I think he teaches about any instrument as well as voice (which my son is now also interested in). In other words, your child can grow with Mike or switch their focus and Mike will be there to guide them. There are also quarterly recitals (virtual) that give the kids a chance to perform which is really nice. I highly recommend you give him a try for yourself or your kids!
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September 2021 by Alex S.
My 6 year old started with 1 lesson and is now taking 2. Loves the lesson and Mr. Bell. Mike Bell has a real relaxed teaching style and really does a great job. Mr. Bell can play anything. My boy wanted to play some song he heard on the radio, so he sent the song to Mr. Bell. Mr. Bell just played it so that my son could hear what it sounds like. I realize a good music teacher could do that, but Mr. Bell does it in a way that gets my son interested and keeps him interested. Mr. Bell gradually increases the difficulty level. I just like the way he conducts his lessons and does not overwhelm the student. I would absolutely recommend Mr. Bell.
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February 2021 by julie jacob
My three daughters, ages 16, 14 and 6 are currently taking lessons with Mike. He understands how to teach kids and keep them interested in learning. All three girls seem to practice so much since they started taking lessons with him about 6 months ago. Mike has made learning music in our house so much fun. His knowledge of so many instruments is vast. My 14 year old daughters switches from learning piano to guitar in the same lesson. He also does fun zoom recitals that my girls participate in and love to watch because of the different instruments the kids play. Thank you Mike for making a difference in my girls’ lives.
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February 2021 by Marc Pitre
My 10 year old and 6 year old have had a lot of fun working with Mike, and they've made remarkable progress! And it's been 100% remote, which is doubly (triply?) amazing.We started our kids on piano lessons with Mike in June, during the pandemic. Since then they've participated in at least 3 virtual recitals, with our older child even singing to her own accompaniment. I never expected that level of willingness and self confidence so soon, and I attribute that to Mike's ability to keep kids engaged while supportively guiding them into new areas they like.I'm very glad we chose Mike and Mid City Music School!
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January 2021 by Marc Pitre
My 10 year old and 6 year old have had a lot of fun working with Mike, and they've made remarkable progress! And it's been 100% remote, which is doubly (triply?) amazing.
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January 2021 by Marc P.
My 10 year old and 6 year old have had a lot of fun working with Mike, and they've made remarkable progress! And it's been 100% remote, which is doubly (triply?) amazing. We started our kids on piano lessons with Mike in June, during the pandemic. Since then they've participated in at least 3 virtual recitals, with our older child even singing to her own accompaniment. I never expected that level of willingness and self confidence so soon, and I attribute that to Mike's ability to keep kids engaged while supportively guiding them into new areas they like. I'm very glad we chose Mike and Mid City Music!
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January 2021 by German V.
Mike is an excellent teacher! He has amazing patience. He doesn't miss a detail like he doesn't miss a beat! Highly recommend people bring their kids to study under him. He is really trying to help your kids have a profound understanding of music.
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July 2020 by TAMMIE V
Mid City Music School is amazing! Mike is super patient and super flexible. My 11yr old is learning the drums and my 8yr old the bass guitar. He first starting coming to our house after school for lessons, then we switched to his in-home studio when our kids decided to take band lessons. Now the kids are learning via zoom and it’s been great! He normally hosts music recitals at his house (with his lovely wife) but this year it was via zoom. It was so great to see how adorable and talented his students from all over the world are! Highly recommend!!
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July 2020 by Dylan Bryson
Mike is a great teacher! He sure knows his craft. I’ve learned so much from him in under a year.
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May 2020 by Kimberly F.
Mike is a very cool guy! He's kind, patient and knowledgeable. He has been working with my son for a couple years. He has taught him to play multiple instruments as well as vocals. I appreciate his approach and methods to teaching. He has always been flexible and a joy to work with!
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May 2020 by Kelli Hurley
Mike is an absolute saint! So patient, kind and positive! We have had to switch to Zoom lessons due to COVID and he’s doing a phenomenal job keeping my daughter engaged, excited and learning! He’s always on time, sends detailed emails and flexible with scheduling. I can’t recommend Mike more for music lessons - he is truly the best!
