Testimonials

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For months on, I had a guitar chord progression that I wanted to convert into a song but somehow felt stuck. After a few sessions with Aiden, the song found structure, lyrics, title and place. Throughout the process, Aiden encouraged me to come up and experiment with lyrics and he did so in a gentle and nonjudgmental way. He shared numerous tips to consider when playing chords and we also explored various ways to singing the song. Aiden also demonstrated great empathy, understanding and patience during times when I felt vulnerable in this musical journey. This is the first time I compose a song and I am a relative newbie to guitar playing. Thank you Aiden for this most wonderful experience. Could not have done it without you buddy and I look forward to more song projects together. 

Aiden fosters a vibrant learning environment and positively reinforces students with patience, kindness, and encouragement. He creates safe, brave spaces to comfortably share ideas and experiment with music in meaningful ways. Aiden has provided our students with an array of avenues to music from simple song and dance, to musical instruments and theory, to digital software and composition... Aiden is highly knowledgeable, but also very coachable. Rather than settling, Aiden is always looking for ways to improve his practice and invites feedback... All learners working with Aiden are lucky to have a zealous teacher and any organization would be proud to have his talents.

I've always wanted to meet and collaborate musically with new people. It remained a dream until I found Studio Raphael's Songwriter's Circle and I am just loving it! Such a warm, positive group and always willing to share not only ideas but tips and tricks. Lots of excellent discussion. A wonderfully heartwarming environment!

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I've always wanted to be a part of such a supportive, fun, music-centric community, and I'm always thrilled to come away from these groups with new ideas and motivation!

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More fun than an open casket funeral!

Studio Raphael's Songwriter's Circle has been a lot of fun and a great way to meet other songwriters of various experience levels. Aiden makes it a safe and relaxed place to share and listen with other folks.

Aiden’s heart really shines in big way at these circles and holds the space of musicians sharing their songs and getting feedback… It’s been very special coming here and hearing reflections on songs in the works, and using this to complete songs!

The experience of other songwriters, receiving feedback and actually writing songs, makes this group unique and a good fit for me.

This is a great supportive group where you can go to play new ideas in a non judgemental environment, so it is not as nerve wracking as a performance.  It’s a great way to build up to a performance.