TC
"I soon learned that if you have the patience to learn, Rubin has the patience to teach you. He lets you know the parts you have mastered and is able to spot and then give you guidance on the parts you are struggling with. He doesn’t push you but inspires you to learn and play better. I leave each lesson knowing I am a better musician than when I arrived."



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COOKIE
"Mr. Rubin,
From the first moment of my first harmonica lesson with you, my understanding of music, of the harmonica and my playing skills have continued to grow and improve. At my first lesson, being able to get anything out of the 2 draw was just a dream. I came to you at a stand still, not able to get past just a few basic skills and I remember the great joy I experienced when, at the end of my first lesson with you, I left not only being able to get the 2 draw out, but I was also bending notes! Bending notes!!!! Wow, that skill opening up is incredible, especially for “The Blues” .Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You are not only teaching me so much about playing the harmonica, you are also opening up the world of music for me. I never realized learning music and learning to play the harmonica could be so much fun! Each lesson is a great journey into music!"
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SPENCER
" Rubin has given me not only a great ability, but also a great joy in my heart. Rubin is probably the coolest teacher in Austin"
Lauren, Spencer's Mom says,
"Michael Rubin is a master teacher. Teaching is a talent, and Rubin is truly gifted. When my son first began lessons with him at the age of 9, Rubin treated him not only with kindness, but the respect one would give an adult. You have no idea what kind of impact this had on my son. Rubin is the kind of teacher who not only sends you home with an improved craft,but he also somehow makes you want to try harder than you think you can and end up being better than you thought you could. That is the mark of a real teacher."
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AL
"I've been taking lessons a year and 2 months. I started playing in my early 20's by ear. I've been playing in church all these years. Some I've learned from books but it always seemed I was missing something such as how to get certain effects. A buddy of mine at church suggested it would be good to take theory on harmonica. It's been the best thing someone has told me in a long time. I can tell the difference and people are telling me they can hear the difference. My friend who referred me is a professional musician and he told me he can hear the difference." *

JOSE
" I believed that 41 years of age was a late age to begin to learn how to play the harmonica, but Michael proved me wrong. Three years of Michael's lessons and many many hours of practice has made me a professional harmonica player today. Michael is considered to be one of the greatest teachers and he is is one of my best friends. Don't miss an opportunity to learn from Michael." *

RONNIE
"Rubin's ability to convey his passion and his knowledge of harmonica is second to none. He truly inspires me and his dedication to music separates him from the pack. Thank you for being who you are." *

CONNOR
"Michael Rubin gave me the tools I needed to musically express myself.
His patience as a teacher is unsurpassed and truly never ceases to amaze me.
Michael lets me know where my individual strengths as well as weaknesses are, and his teaching methods are second to none. Difficult concepts to
grasp such as music theory seem to come far easier when he teaches them
to me. I now sit in and play blues harp with a band around Austin.
Here's a recent story: after 3 group lessons and 5 individual lessons
with Michael a girl came up to me and said her friend was in love with
me after hearing me play amplified blues harp on stage one night! If
that's not results I don't know what is!"
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FRANK
"Two words come to mind when I think of Rubin; dedication and patience. He is deeply and passionately committed to his music and constantly strives to grow and improve, on harp and other instruments, such as mandolin. But he is no prima donna with his students. I am still amazed by his endless patience in coaching and coaxing students like me to uncover our latent talents and interest in music. His enthusiasm is infectious!" *

STEVE"Attending my first group lesson as part of the UT Informal Classes was nerve wracking. I had no experience and the thought of playing in front of other people made me nearly apoplectic. To my great delight, however, I met a teacher who was experienced and knew the fears we faced. He immediately addressed those fears. Through his perceptive teaching skills and his personal demeanor I was immediately set at ease. I am now in private lessons and the same qualities Rubin displayed with our group are present in our private sessions. I am improving and learning much about the harmonica and what I can do with it. Rubin makes learning the instrument a joy." *