Testimonials

Dominic Preston – Homeschool Music Teacher

Dominic, he has been perfect for the newly-interested musicians in our home. With two doing piano and two doing guitar, I would be running around all over for lessons otherwise. It’s such a blessing that he is able to come to us, and he is wonderfully patient and encouraging.

Stacey Steele Tuman

My kids have been taking lessons from Mr. Preston for years.  I’m especially happy with his guitar instruction for my (now) 12 year old.  She’s learning a love and familiarity with the instrument that I never had!  If you’re looking for someone who is willing to come to your house on a weekly basis to teach your kids guitar or beginning piano, who is a faithful Catholic now attending Holy Trinity Gainsville (he recently moved from the Fairfax area), and who understands having little ones around, and is very patient and accommodating, I highly recommend Mr. Preston!

Blessings,

Elaine Puschmann

Dominic Preston – Homeschool Music Teacher

Dominic has been a part of our weekly schedule for over 7 years.  He has taught 5 of us at various times, both piano and guitar.  We love that he comes to our home for lessons (and tolerates our very affectionate dog), making life much easier for this busy homeschooling family.  He is responsive to the music interests of my kids and is always encouraging them to practice and excel.  His recitals are warm and welcoming, a non-intimidating venue for his students to showcase their developing skills in guitar and piano.  Highly recommended!

-Mary Shaheen

Dominic Preston – Homeschool Music Teacher

“My 9 year old daughter was interested in learning to play the guitar. Since we homeschool, having Dominic come to our home during the day has been ideal. We look forward to lessons every week, as Dominic is such a wonderful teacher, and my daughter enjoys her lesson time with him. More importantly, she loves playing the guitar.”
~ Suzan Watkinson


Dominic Preston, Guitar Instructor

Music to our ears…As soon as he entered our home, we knew it was a great decision to pursue.”
~ Lori Joyce

My 9-year old daughter has been taking lessons from Dominic and I am amazed at how much she has learned and how he works with her. She is not only learning to play the guitar but learning how to read music. It is a joy to watch her development and we really enjoy Dominic.
~Terri Langdon

In 3 weeks our daughter was playing songs, and now, a year later, she is playing songs from her own books, with her favorite CDs, and even making up her own!
“Each week, Dominic provided her with a lesson plan that was clear and concise. He wrote her notes throughout the lesson to clarify or emphasize points he made. He is very organized and uses a structured but flexible approach allowing him to tailor his lessons to the individual. We would recommend him to anyone of any age who is interested in learning to play the guitar. He is awesome!

~ Kim and Mike Convertino

It is a pleasure having Dominic come to our home, we are thrilled with Rob’s progress. Dominic has set him on a life long path to creating his own music on a beautiful instrument, thus fulfilling a desire and an educational goal we had for our son.”
~Kathy and Gary Mc Gee

Dominic Preston is an excellent teacher with whom I’ve had the pleasure of being his student in both group and individual sessions. His technique has improved my playing skills with astounding results. I encourage any potential student to try out Dominic. I recommend him with flying colors.
~ Dr. Thomas Birdsall

More Testimonials

“Dominic Preston is the best guitar teacher! He makes lessons interesting by teaching popular songs. My child was able to play a song after four half hour lessons. He also comes to your house for the lesson! I highly recommend Dominic for guitar lessons.”
~Susan Ronkainen

“I would highly recommend Dominic Preston for guitar lessons; his lessons were educational and at the same time, fun and entertaining. He teaches you how to play great classics on the guitar and lets you pick out songs you would like to learn how to play.”
~ Maria Maisel

“Dominic has been teaching my two older sons for eighteen months now. Both boys are very busy with school and sports, and try as we might, it is very hard to stick with a set lesson time each week. Dominic is very flexible and accommodating juggling days and times to get the lessons in. In addition to being a great teacher he makes it so much easier to stay with it!”
~Laurie Bodenheimer

“When our daughter turned 10, she expressed an interest in play the guitar. She was already singing in our church choir and we could see she was musically inclined, so we began the search for a guitar teacher, with the patience and personality to teach children. We preferred lessons and were hoping to have the instructor come to our home. We didn’t have to look long – a friend of ours was already a student Dominic’s and highly recommended him. He came to our house for the lesson and our daughter took to him immediately. He was kind and friendly, patient and supportive, skilled and knowledgeable When she struggled, he gently encouraged her to try and to not give up even if she didn’t play the song perfectly in the beginning. It only took our daughter about 3-4 weeks before she was playing songs and now, and now, a year later, she is playing songs from her own her own books, with her CDs, and even making up her own! Each week, Dominic provided her with a lesson plan that was clear and concise. He wrote her notes throughout the lesson to clarify or emphasize points he made. He is very organized and uses a structured but flexible approach allowing him to tailor his lessons to the individual. We would recommend him to any one of any age who is interested in learning to play the guitar. He is awesome!”
~ Kim and Mike Convertino

“Music to our ears…As soon as he entered our home, we knew it was a great decision to pursue. The recommendation of Susan Ronkainen to have our children take guitar lessons from Dominic Preston. Yes, Mr. Preston comes to your home with a smile, his guitar, and encouragement for your child. Adam and Ruth began lessons two years ago. Adam and Ruth began lessons two years ago. Adam has taken his guitar off to college and enjoys playing with other friends in his dorm. Ruth takes her guitar with her when we go out of town to strum for family and friends. Dominic’s pleasant personality, music education (customized for your child), and continued encouragement for your child to enjoy playing the guitar all add up to a wonderful experience. An additional bonus are the recitals which are put together with Dominic’s wife Linda. At the recitals, you witness the depth and scope of the many different students that Dominic visits each week. This music lesson combination is unlike any other you’ll have the opportunity to experience. Give your children a gift that lasts a lifetime. Spread the word.”
~Lori Joyce

“My 9-year old daughter has been taking lessons from Dominic and I am amazed at how much she has learned and how he works with her. She is not only learning to play the guitar but learning how to read music. It is a joy to watch her development and we really enjoy Dominic.”
~ Terri Langdon

“I had looked for a guitar teacher to teach my 8 year old for almost a year. I also discovered that it is very hard to find someone who is willing to teach younger children. Finally after interviewing numerous teachers and trying out three, we were fortunate to find Dominic. He is able to successfully teach children from 8 to 88. His approach is both methodical and fun. He is organized and follows on his lesson plan. He is able to modify his plans to accommodate the needs of each student. He provides clear, and helpful notes for each lesson. I recommending him for any age group. Judy Harff Dominic Preston is an excellent teacher whom I’ve had the pleasure of being his student in both group and individual sessions… His technique has improved my playing skills with astounding results… I encourage any potential student of guitar to try out Dominic…I recommend him with flying colors.”
~ Dr. Thomas Birdsall

“It is a pleasure having Dominic come to our home, we are thrilled with Rob’s progress. Dominic has set him on a life long path to creating his own music on a beautiful instrument, thus fulfilling a desire and an educational goal we had for our son.”
~Kathy and Gary Mc Gee