Off The Rails Guitar and Bass

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Tommy is truly amazing!

I booked lessons with Tommy not expecting too much... from MYSELF. After all, I was no teenage kid and perhaps I had put off learning this new skill too long. But with the first lesson I found myself learning technique and theory that I never thought I would understand.

Tommy's patience and ability to tailor each lesson assures that I always walk away feeling enlightened and enriched.

However far you wish to go... Tommy most assuredly can get you there!

Tommy is great. I've learned so much from him and he keeps me challenged with using songs that I enjoy. I've only been taking lessons for a couple months and I already feel like my ability is tenfold what it once was. He is very patient and lets me learn at my own pace, always taking the time to answer questions. There is no question he knows his stuff and knows it well. Anything you want to learn, he is always willing to share his knowledge.

I started lessons with Tommy when I was 11 years old. I'm 13 now and I can see how much he's helped me progress. It seems like every lesson I take makes the guitar easier to play and understand. I would definitely recommend -- and in fact have recommended -- Tommy's lessons. 5 out of 5 stars!

I had zero experience with the guitar before getting lessons with Tommy. Each session is great and I have been making progress each time. Tommy likes to get you started on songs you like which really helps keep you motivated and all the more gratifying when it starts to come together. Tommy does a great job of providing a relaxed but still very productive learning environment. I highly recommend his school!

He teaches what you want and how you want. He adapts his ways according to the student. The guy went to Berkley! He also transcribes songs, and teaches drums, along with his wife teaching piano. He keeps music as simple as can be without being over simplifying anything. As long as you communicate with him and put in the work, you will get exactly what you want.

Tommy is Awesome! Tommy is an amazing teacher, and a very talented musician. He makes learning fun. He explains difficult music theory very well making it possible to understand ,unlike the books and self learning programs wihich are so complicated. He is very nice and easy to talk to. Very professional ,knowledgable , friendly ,polite very helpful. Has a lot of patience. Will explain over and over again the subject untill you understand. I have the most wonderful experience taking guitar lessons from Tommy at "Off The Rails Guitar and Bass".Tommy and Kristie are very nice people and i am very very happy that i found this great school with a totally awesome and talented teacher like Tommy. I love my lessons! Learning something new and useful every time. Get my quastions answered. Looking forward to my lesson every week for mamy many more years to come. Thanks Tommy and Kristie at "Off The Rails Guitar and Bass"! P.s. lessons are Very Affordable! I was pleasantly surprised!

after years of searching for a guitar teacher i have finally found one that is amazing

Tommie at off the rails music school is awesome. theres NO twinkle twinkle little star tabs here i came in with a song i just had to know and after 1 lesson i left with the motivation to finally stick with it!!! FORGET ABOUT INACCURATE ONLINE TABS becuz for a small fee Tommie also transcribes any song for ur instrument

HANDS DOWN THE BEST MUSIC SCHOOL HERE IN VEGAS

Can’t say enough good things about Tommy and Kristie at Off the Rails. Tommy’s approach to teaching is just what I was looking for. I’m a novice player and never had taken lessons before hooking up with Tommy. He sat down with me and basically interviewed me during the first lesson to see what my skills where and discuss where I wanted to go as a player. From there, we jumped right into it.



Even though Tommy is an amazing musician himself, he never comes across as pompous or condescending in his instruction. He is very patient and encouraging as a teacher. So far, every single lesson has had some type of “oh wow” moment of clarity that instantly improved either my playing technique or understanding of theory. One of the things I really appreciate is his ability to relate everything in the lessons back to solid music theory. He does it in such a way that you don’t even realize he’s doing it.



Tommy has worked with me on several occasions to make up classes that I’ve missed due to obligations of a demanding job and family. On top of it all, he’s actually a really nice guy and great to talk to. The kind of guy you could sit and talk blues and metal all night.

Tommy and Kristie have an excellent business and are great teachers! I have a son who has been playing guitar for over a year, and he loves going to class every week. He says that Tommy makes it fun to learn guitar. I have another son who recently started taking drum lessons. Tommy has taught the boys some of the same songs and now they are playing together. The boys are having so much fun and the results we see are incredible! My wife jumped on board and is now taking piano lessons from Kristie. Off the Rails is a great music business, because of the knowledge of music, professionalism, and rescheduling when needed.

Words can't do Tommy justice. I walk out of every lesson inspired and wanting to practice. He helps me learn the music I want to learn. He also puts up with my musical ADD. I show up every week with a new song lol. He went out of his way to change how he taught me when I was struggling with some concepts.

Tommy is a extraordinary teacher and musician. I greatly respect the fact that not only can he play and teach very well, but he is very well educated and articulated in the music theory itself. He is very versatile and can teach any style of music. My favorite thing about the lessons are that Tommy does not force you to learn anything you do not want to learn. Instead he lets you choose the music you want to learn. Not only is he very professional and respectful but he is very encouraging teacher who truly cares about his students.

The Bass Guitar Rocks! I have always like the sound of the bass and after many years, I decided it was time to learn how to play. The greatest thing about Tommy is that he treats everyone as an individual. I have some say in how my lesson goes and I get to choose what songs I want to learn. I was amazed that I was playing a song within my first week. Tommy is a trained musician and continues to study and learn. I think that is what makes him better than other instructors. Better get back to practicing.

Tommy is great! I have been going to Tommy for a few weeks now and I think I have finally found a good fit for a guitar instructor. I am almost 50 and through the years I have started and stopped lessons over and over. And I still can't play anything. Tommy listens when you tell him what kind of music you like and he gears the lesson material to that. Music can seem very overwhelming but he will take things as slow or fast as you want. I am very determined to learn how to play my guitar once and for all! I know Tommy is the guy to help me do that!

I've never played an instrument until I picked up a ukulele a few months back, but even then I had no idea what I was doing. Tommy taught me a LOT about music and music theory, and the nuts-and-bolts of what makes a song, a song. If I ever decide I want to play guitar, Tommy will be the person I want teaching me.

I have been taking lessons for about two months now, both guitar and bass. Tommy is an amazing teacher that makes learning fun. Being able to learn using the songs you love is great motivation. I would recommend Off The Rails to anyone who wants to learn how to play.

I have been taking lessons from Tommy since Sept 2011. I have been very pleased with the way the lessons have been going. I am an older person with limited time to devote to practice. I explained this at the beginning. True to his word, he has been very patient with me, allowing me to progress at a rate that is compatible with my other obligations; no pressure. He is an excellent musician, himself, with a profound understanding of music theory. He is also a master guitarist. He has several strengths as a teacher besides the above qualifications. First of all, he is a genuinely nice guy. He has a pleasant, mellow personality and a good sense of humor. Secondly, he has a knack, as excellent teachers do, to take complex aspects of music theory and make them understandable. I am very pleased with him as a teacher and highly recommend him to anyone interested in learning guitar or bass (I am working on both).

I just read a previous review (babydahl 7/24/11) in which someone complained that they were not able to make up a lesson missed due to illness. There was a week where personal circumstances resulted in Tommy having to cancel a planned lesson. He gave me a makeup lesson as well as an extra lesson at no change due to the inconvenience. I have had to skip a lesson on two separate occasions. I found him to be very gracious. He allowed me to take two lessons in one week to make up for the one that I missed. I did not have the experience of being charged for a missed lesson without being given the opportunity to make it up at a different time. My experience in this regard was very different from the previous reviewer.

My two boys look forward to their lessons with Tommy. He inspires them every week to continue to learn, and they've made tremendous progress in just a few short weeks to months, most especially the 3-year-old! He has so much patience, makes the lessons fun, and is truly all about teaching music - any kind of music the student wishes to play. His whole family is lovely, and we just feel very lucky to have Tommy teaching our boys piano and drums.

I couldnt be more happy with Tommy as an instructor. He teaches you what you want, and will switch directions on a dime if that's what you request. He has an entire library of tabs that I couldnt find on line, and he gladly will make copies of a few tunes a week for you. Also, my amp was acting up and being new to the game I needed a pro to look at it. I only live a mile from the school, but Tommy stopped by my house to check out my amp for me at no charge. Again, I'm close to the school, but I dont see Guitar Center or any another music school/store helping me out like that. Highly recommend Off The Rails!

Tommy explains music in a way that makes it easy to understand. I learn something new at every lesson and am excited about going each week. The prices are incredibly competitive even when driving to lessons from a good distance away. Regardless of what you want to learn, Tommy can teach it to you in whatever way works for you. I can't say enough about how happy I am with this business.

Very professional! Excellent teacher! Tommy explains guitar and music in plain english. He makes it fun to learn quickly and easily and is very affordable. If I have any questions or if I am having problems with an exercise, Tommy takes the time to help find what is the best way for me to learn. Easy to talk to and always returns my messages & emails.