That little kid in the picture is me with my longtime friend and mentor, Dave Wade. I started taking lessons from Dave when I was eight years old.  For the next ten years, Dave guided my training in classical guitar, electric guitar, and performance.

I started Austin Guitar to pass along my love of music. My objective is to encourage creativeness with guitar by providing a fun learning structure that is personalized to fit each student’s goals. Whether you are looking to have your son or daughter learn classical guitar or whether you are seeking a fun escape where you can learn to play your favorite rock songs, we will work together to help you reach your goals with a well-rounded foundation in a fun and stress-free way.

“Tom has really helped me become more comfortable with the guitar, especially as someone who is an impatient learner. He’s able to take tough ideas and break them down into simpler concepts and is super patient with you along the way. Tom helps you learn guitar without it ever feeling like a chore and I would recommend him to everyone.”

— Ian F.