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451 Columbia Ave Ste 2, Holland
Directions Call Website Suggest an Edit451 Columbia Ave Ste 2, Holland
Directions Call Website Suggest an Edit451 Columbia Ave Ste 2, Holland, MI49423
(616) 414-2087
Nate is not only a talented musician, he is also a gifted teacher! Our daughter was 8 when she joined MAFM & started playing the fiddle and less than 2 years later, she is able to play beautifully and confidently. Nate's approach to teaching music creates a very low stress environment. He encourages improvisation which keeps the creative energy flowing and the correction he gives in class is done in a gentle, lighthearted way.I can attest to this from a student's perspective as well. A month ago, I joined the adult guitar class with very little knowledge of how to play. Nate's group classes are small enough that he's able to give personal attention... read full review
We have had two of our children do music lessons with MAFM over the past couple years and it has been a delightful experience. I love that the children are learning to play improv with others and many aspects of playing together that I never learned growing up in a classical music education. It has given them a sense of freedom to just enjoy what they are learning. Our favorite part is the community of both children and teachers that welcome all with kindness and make learning together enjoyable. We have really enjoyed the barn dances together as a family and family folk sing with our little ones this summer, also! So fun to make be able to bring the gift of music... read full review
Nate Roberts is a great private teacher. As a life long music teacher and someone taking lessons from him in retirement I can say his depth of knowledge is very deep. He can teach beginners through professional players equally well. I have been taking lessons for over a year and have made great progress. His process is very clear and he makes lessons really fun. Nate Roberts is truly a master teacher.