Phil Sargent

"Phil was a great music instructor, quite good at keeping us on task. I felt like I learned a lot about small ensemble playing from him."

"phil was a great teacher and super engaging. Taught me a lot about guitar!"

"Phil is the absolute best! Highest possible recommendation!"

"Phil is a valued member of the Wakefield community that has shared his musical gifts with the town. Also, he was my son’s guitar teacher and he not only provided him with lessons, but with insightful conversations."

"Phil is an amazing educator. He is very articulate and detailed in his teaching and takes pride in his work. He helped in developing my jazz guitar technical skills as well as relevant insight on arranging for solo jazz guitar and jazz improvisation. I would recommend Phil as a music educator for those looking to develop relevant and meaningful skills ."

"great guitar teacher, great lessons for many years with me and gave me many foundational skills for guitar that have lasted me far after my lessons"

"Phil is very patient, engaging, and knows which teaching methods work best for each student. He explains concepts clearly and makes every lesson enjoyable. I have learned a great deal from him and would highly recommend him to other students."

"Phil is an incredibly dedicated musician and teacher whom I have known and worked with for almost 30 years. In addition to being one of the hardest-working musicians, Phil is an extremely supportive teacher. I regularly recommend Phil for gigs and as a private lesson teacher."

"Having had the amazing opportunity of working and interacting with Phil in a variety of contexts as a student of his, I can wholeheartedly recommend him as an instructor and his pedagogy. His wide range of musical influences makes him an incredibly enthusiastic and down-to-earth person to learn from for any genre or style of guitar playing."

"We worked together in the same big bands with Phil. His musicality, technique, and rhythmic feel have always greatly impressed me throughout the time we collaborated. Additionally, with his friendly demeanor within the ensemble, I believe he has always been a highly sought-after musician and educator."

"He's simply the best!"

"Phil Sargent teaches with a professionalism that has given me the skills to learn about jazz in a constructive way."

"Phil is an incredible musician, and a dedicated teacher who is deeply attuned to the needs and aspirations of his students. To study with Phil is truly an amazing opportunity."

"I’m an intermediate player. Phil has provided me with the additional knowledge and skills I needed. Thanks Phil."

"Communicates sophisticated concepts about music and guitar technique easily and well"

"Phil is a fantastic guitar teacher—you learn a ton while having a great time. He's knowledgeable, engaging, and very entertaining."

"Phil is an incredibly innovative guitarist, composer and educator. I have had the please of performing concerts with Phil. He is always listening and playing for the music."

"I had use Phil on almost all albums I had recorded in the past 20 yrs, with few exceptions, also we performed together while I lived in New Hampshire- I cannot say enough good things about Phil- because they won't do any justice as to what it's to actual perform and record with him-not only he is a top notch musician but someone I consider a dear friend. If you need a killer guitar player for your project I endorse Phil Sargent to be that guy. You won't regret a thing!!! great player even better human being.!! Jose R. Duque"

"Phil is a fantastic teacher, and a consummate musician. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of a vast array of musical styles, and he can play anything! And, he teaches guitar in way that really conveys his love and respect for music."