Experienced tutor in Guitar in Saint Paul, Nic offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Talented teachers who inspire you, customize lessons based on your interests and are flexible with busy schedules.

Nic is an inspirational teacher. I would highly recommend him to any lesson level.

Nic taught my son his first chords and strumming patterns. Under Nic's instruction my son had fun and learned pretty quickly. Being an avid guitar player myself I have since taken over teachng my son. But in the beginning I had no idea how to get going. Thanks Nic for getting us started!

Nic is everything I'd want in an instructor. Friendly, enthusiastic, able to convey complex ideas in simple, doable terms. You can tell he has a passion for music, and that shows in his teaching as well. I look forward to every lesson, and I recommend him highly.

Nic is fantastic! He taught our youngest daughter piano. He's fun and encouraging, and we found our daughter wanting to practice and looking forward to lessons. Nic is professional but friendly, always on time, easy to talk with and made sure we knew of any up coming schedule changes or subs he would be having if he was unavailable. We only had one substitute instructor, and he was super nice and the lesson went great. Highly recommend!!

I've worked with Nic for many years and has helped me develop as a better musician whether that's technically or musically!

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If you're interested in mastering an instrument and haven't found an instructor yet then look no further. Nic Payne is phenomenal. He will pour his heart and soul into teaching you not only how to play an instrument but also how to enjoy it. Personally, I had hit a rut when it came to playing the acoustic guitar. I knew a few chords but I was getting bored playing the same simple songs all the time and frankly I was going to sell my acoustic guitar and give up but I happened to meet Nic at a local guitar shop and we hit it off right away. Believe me when I say that I'm not the only one that has noticed a monumental improvement in my guitar playing. My family loves to have me over so I can play for them. I've also started a project with a local group and we are thinking about setting up some shows in the near future. Sorry that this is getting long but seriously Nic is an awesome guy and an even greater instructor! I am plan on continuing with him for sure. If you're serious about getting better then check him out you won't regret it.

Nic and the whole Pathway team are absolutely great with young kids. My two daughters always looked forward to their piano lessons. It was amazing to watch how quickly they learned and enjoyed learning to play. I would highly recommend Nic!

Nic did a wonderful job of teaching our daughter guitar. He made it easy for us by coming to us and interesting for her by letting her choose the music she wanted and to play!!

Nic taught my daughter guitar lessons. He was wonderful. Always finding ways to make the learning effective and fun.

A great team of teachers, really approachable and easy going with outstanding talent. Hard-working musicians with a lot to offer to anyone interested in taking next steps in their music journey.

Nic has taught me so much and I am a better musician because of his thurough, precise and clear instruction. He definitely cares about me as a person and wants to see me succeed. Thank you Nic!!

Nic is an outstanding musician and patient teacher. He is professional and kind. I would highly recommend him.

Pathway has been a great business to work for! You can always tell a difference between business owners who simply work the business and those who are so passionate about the mission that it's just an extension of their own life. Knowing Nic for some time now, I know he's the latter. He genuinely wants the students of Pathway to have a blast with the lessons and gain a passion for music. With someone like that at the helm, that mindset definitely spreads to the rest of the crew. I'm looking forward to my continued work with him and Pathway!

Nick did a great job breaking things down to simple terms I could understand. He didn't overload me with too much music theory, but got me playing something close to music very quickly, which really helped to keep me motivated. He even worked with my 10 year old daughter and was able to meet her where she was and get her some real practical things to work on.

Pathway Music have been professional and outstanding with our kids and our neighbors family as well. We'd recommend them highly to anyone.

Nic is phenomenal. He is flexible and easy to work with. He does a great job connecting with my 10-year-old daughter.

Nic has been giving my 11 year old son guitar lessons and my 8 year old daughter piano lessons weekly for 4 months now at my home. We cannot say enough "good" about him! He is gifted musically, amazing with my kids, easy going, fun, reliable, flexible, trustworthy, encouraging, and sensitive to my kid's individual needs and learning styles. Nic is an incredible music teacher!

It went amazing. Nic is an amazing guy who knows so much about music theory and application. I have learned a great deal from him. He has challenged me to become a better player and I feel that since I started with him, that has happened. I'm excited to see where I will be a year from now.

Amazingly talanted instructors and are fun to work with. My guitar skills are improving quickly with each lesson!

Nic and Joel were both amazing tutors. Flexible with my schedule, patient and gave incredible lessons. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to learn from beginner to advanced.

My 10 year old has been taking guitar lessons with Nic and several of his colleagues for several years. Nic was my daughters first teacher and he really got to know her and her learning style well - because of this, Nic has been successful at matching my daughter with great teachers! Everyone is professional and communication is outstanding.

My kids had a quality teacher that was flexible. He taught what they wanted to learn to help them be a better musician where they were at. Nic was so flexible and accommodating to our needs.

Not only do I learn so much in lessons with Nic, but they are fun. I am learning things I want to learn about and that I can apply to my music making. He caters to the needs of his students, which keeps me motivated to keep playing.