Awesome

I learned a lot of foundational skills about guitar playing. I am very glad I took this course. I learned stuff that I did not know beforehand.

Awesome

Maness was an awesome teacher. The class was terrible I improved my guitar skills a lot!

Awesome

Dr. Andrew is such a sweet guy. This class (guitar for non guitarists) was exactly what was needed He made us sounds like professional musicians. I learned more in my first 15 weeks in his class than in the full time course that I took at the University. Learn more than I did in my first 15 weeks of private lessons when I was 16. It was great. He has this class down to a science.

Awesome

I am a dance major at Boston Conservatory and I have limited knowledge. Andrew helped me a lot and encouraged me throughout the semester.

Awesome

Professor Maness is amazing. Take him for PI if you are a guitar player. You will learn a lot he is a professional. It's great because you will learn what you want but also what you need. He is very caring, kind, and hilarious. By far one of my favorite professors at Berklee.

Awesome

This was one of the best classes I took, and I learned a lot about guitar. Very patient with students, and he takes time to know them. He gets my recommendation.

Good

This class was quite challenging you so you will really want to practice what you learn in class!

Awesome

The one of my favorite professors ever. This professor helped me a lot on guitar and will prepare you to be proficient and professional guitar player in general. If you will just take the course seriously.

Awesome

Prof. Maness is very caring and passionate. He's always brimming with creativity and ideas.

Awesome

Professor Maness is excellent, makes everyone feel welcome to his class, makes sure you understand the material well. Assignments are simple if you put some effort.

Awesome

Professor Maness is really humble and respected. Attendance isn't mandatory but he will pour his heart to make sure you will understand the materials. You only have to show it.

Awesome

Professor Maness is a good teacher. His class was always so much fun. He did put the students on the spot, but nothing unexpected happened. If you pay attention to his class and always practice, then you'll do well.

Awesome

Professor Maness is a great instructor. He really want his students to succeed. And when you need extra help or explanation, he's kind and encouraging.

Awesome

Professor Maness is wonderful. He's knowledgeable about the guitar. He's great about communicating that knowledge in a simpler way. He truly wants you to succeed. Also, he's able to condense the most valuable and useful material into simple lessons and exercises. On top of that, he's hilarious.

Awesome

I took Professor Maness' Guitar class for Non-Guitarists Lab and had an absolute blast. He really cares about the students. He wants everyone in the class to learn and improve. He explains the material very well too.

Awesome

Maness is a very cool and knowledgeable teacher who puts his students first. Also, he prefaces his class with the intention of making sure you get your money's worth in learning the guitar. Like any instrument, what you put into it is indicative of your craft. On the other hand, he still prepares you for success using small hacks.

Good

Initially, things seem really simple if you play a bit like me. However, Professor Maness builds your knowledge almost without you noticing it, until you realize that you know every chord and note on the guitar neck. I'm much better on the guitar after taking this lesson. Just do the work and practice, since it pays off.

Awesome

ILGT115 was informative and engaging as a course. And Professor Maness made the material very accessible and clear. He will tell jokes in class and recommend a lot of great music. You definitely practice to make the most of his class, because it will be worth it.

Awesome

The guitar lesson for non-directors challenged me in a way I didn't expect, and I'm a much better guitarist now because of that. Professor Maness is very patient. But he still forces you to work. You have to be willing to practice. If you do that, you will make a lot of it. Honestly, he's worth the money. He's probably one of the best professors I had at Berklee College of Music.

Awesome

Professor Maness is amazing. His teaching is very clear and methodical. The course is well-organized too. Just do the work each week and you'll see progress.

Good

If you're willing to work and practice, Professor Maness' class is great.

Awful

To give a truthful review, many students rate him highly because he directly requested it. He often acts uncaring, bossy, and subtly mean. He talks too rapidly and isn't great at explaining things. If you've never touched a guitar before, he may not be the best choice for you. He struggles to motivate or inspire students too.