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Balboa Guitars
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3942 Balboa St(between 40th Ave & 41st Ave)
San Francisco, CA 94121
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond
(415) 221-3920
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
9 reviews for Balboa Guitars
9 reviews in English
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Review from Linda C.
San Francisco, CA
2/28/2011
Mark teaches guitar to my 13 year old son, and does an excellent job of it. Not always easy to switch guitar instruction for a teenager when they loved their first teacher, but our transition to Mark was very easy. His location and ease or parking are pluses.
He is kind, flexible and a wonderful teacher. His patience and ability to skillfully teach guitar while working within the student's interest in music is spot on. The theory and the lessons are always fun and never drudgery, as I remember my piano teacher in the 70's! -
Review from Susanne A.
San Francisco, CA
6/4/2011
Mark is SO wonderful!!! I'm a K-5th grade music teacher and went to Mark to fix my guitar and to check out his books. They are BRILLIANT!!! And he fixed my guitar right there and did it with care, and played me a gorgeous tune on my repaired guitar! I'm thrilled to have such a great resource in our Richmond District community. Can't wait to go back.....
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Review from Clara C.
Pacifica, CA
6/18/2009
I LOVE my guitar teacher!
Mark has a unique teaching style, you learn the songs you want to play. Mark is a great teacher, just try him for one lesson & you will be hooked! No joke! I have been learning how to play my guitar with Mark for a few years now and I always learn something new. -
Review from Bucky K.
San Francisco, CA
10/26/2006
If you want to learn your basic chords or songs, buy a book. If you want to learn guitar theory, guitar history, or just flat-out guitar mastery, Mark is your man. His knowledge of all things guitar is stunning. He is incredibly easy going and makes the daunting task of learning guitar easier. I would love to say easy, but guitar is one of those things where the more you know, the more you realize you don't know. I give him a fifth and final star for not scolding or laughing at me for not practicing like I should.
Listed in: The Heights of Bernal....
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Review from h h.
San Francisco, CA
5/27/2008
I second Bucky K.'s review above. Mark is fantastic. He's extremely flexible and makes getting through the hardest, most frustrating part of learning guitar easy. I've tried to learn twice before but got discouraged. Mark helped me push through the initial heavy frustration that has forced to me to give up in the past. He's great for all levels too by the way. The guy is a master. He's a great, easy going teacher who makes learning fun and who customizes lessons to what you want to learn, instead of the other way around. I've turned others on to him for guitar lessons and they've had great experiences as well. Keep up the good work, Mark. You rock....literally and figuratively!
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Review from Dave M.
Mountain View, CA
10/4/2009
Mark is outstanding. I've only been taking lessons from him for a month and a half, but I can say he's a wonderful teacher. Very patient and customizes lessons for the individual.
My brother has been playing guitar for 15 years and is amazed at how well I've been doing in my short time learning with Mark. Also as Bucky K says, if you want to mess around with an instrument, buy a DVD. If you want to know the guitar inside and out, Mark is the answer. -
Review from Marcus G.
San Francisco, CA
3/10/2010
Mark is a great guitar teacher. When it comes to the guitar he has been there and done that. He is one of those rare teachers that can work with both beginners and experts and anyone in between.
If you need someone to demystify the guitar and music theory in a fun and stress free environment, he's your man.
If you're looking for someone to help polish up your already awesome guitar playing technique, he's your man.
I've had a few guitar instructors before and he is by far the best. -
Review from Steve E.
Alameda, CA
11/13/2009
I'm a beginner and have been taking lessons with Mark for about 12-13 weeks now. And I love it. I look forward to it every week.
Mark has a ton of knowledge and talent and shares it in very easy way. I came to him after trying some things on my own and he quickly helped me correct mistakes I headed for.
I really feel the foundation that Mark is teaching me will help me achieve my goals and beyond in playing the guitar. -
Review from Maria R.
San Francisco, CA
11/30/2010
Mark Newstetter is an excellent teacher and a top-notch musician. His intelligent, articulate, consciencious approach to guitar instruction continually reveal new dimensions of the instrument to me. Also, his "Fretography" books provide very succinct and clear guidance on what Mark aptly calls "fretboard navigation," as well as invaluable details on music theory. And he does good repair work too!
