"My daughter says playing the guitar is 'fun', and we never have to tell her to practice.  Shevy is such a creative, fun, perky person and has an incredibly inspiring attitude!  I have been tickled beyond belief to see Maple playing in a recital, practicing with a group, and playing songs she enjoys.  I would definitely recommend Girls With Guitars; what a concept!  Somebody's gotta encourage girls to pick up guitars!  Boys everywhere pick up guitars for the same reason -- I've heard it over and over -- 'I picked up the guitar to get girls.'  Thanks to Shevy, the girls are going to have their OWN guitars!  Yay for women!" - Josette Thompson, M.D. (Seal Beach, CA)

"Shevy Smith began piano with my daughter when she was around 6 years old. She is now 9 and can play both classical pieces and modern pop rock (her music of choice). She reads music fluently. Further, she can sing while she plays, no small feat.  However the main reason I regularly recommend Girlswith Guitars to anyone who asks about music is because Shevy has instilled into my kid a love of music so pure that, I believe, it will be with her & benefitting her for life." - Kimberly Haber (Seal Beach, CA)

"Since starting lessons with Shevy, I’ve seen my daughter become more confident in her ability to play guitar and sing. It’s been a pleasure to see [her] voluntarily pick up the guitar and play, and learn new songs when she hears them on the radio. I would absolutely recommend Girls with Guitars to others, because Shevy has a real talent for inspiring girls to love the guitar.” - Lori Brandt (Seal Beach, CA)

“Shevy Smith's Girls With Guitars is expert instruction in a nurturing, fun environment! In the almost three years that my daughter has been working with Shevy and Girls with Guitars, I have seen her blossom in confidence and music ability. I've been amazed and delighted at the loving, patient, nurturing quality that Shevy brings to the program, allowing my daughter to explore her creativity and master her craft in a safe, positive, encouraging environment. Each week, my daughter looks forward to her lesson with enthusiasm and anticipation, ready to take on each new song or technique. Shevy's unique method of blending her students' individual music styles with skill instruction make learning fun! We are so fortunate to have such a sweet, talented and kind person like Shevy guiding our daughter in her musical adventures!” - Leeanne Irvin (Topanga, CA)

“Girls with Guitars has been a very positive experience for my daughter (12 years old). Shevy's teaching style is affirmative and supportive, encouraging increasing participation and practice habits. Shevy seeks constant feedback from my daughter, putting her in the position of learning how to articulate musical issues and express herself more concretely regarding her learning challenges and successes. Shevy caters to the musical interest of our daughter, increasing her level of engagement with the lessons and daily practice, but does not sacrifice emphasizing music fundamentals and appreciating various musical styles. Importantly, Shevy arranges for periodic performances, allowing our daughter the chance to showcase her developing skills in a minimal stress environment. Finally, Shevy welcomes parent involvement, allowing the whole family to become partners in our daughter's musical success. We would most definitely recommend Girls with Guitars to others. Not only is our daughter continually learning and building upon her musical knowledge, she is having fun and looks forward to her weekly lessons.” - Heidi and Derek Marsh (Seal Beach, CA)