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About Sherlock Music Shop
guitar / bass / ukulele lessons
“Helping you be the best player possible, in the shortest amount of time.”
Folk, rock, pop, country, open tunings; acoustic or electric; rhythm or lead; finger-picking, or with a flatpick - lessons are tailored to each student.
Playing for over 40 years, I draw from a wide range of material to provide you with songs and exercises to give you the skills that you can use for the rest of your life.
Depending on interest, lessons cover musicianship, reading chord charts/tablature, music theory, ability to play with others, performance, and improvisation.
For those interested in songwriting, we move into arranging, composing, and lyric development.
If you are just starting out, or want to take your playing to the next level, I can help you be the musician you want to be. I love sharing music with others, and love seeing students achieve their musical goals.
“Mike is a truly gifted guitar teacher. His experience and ability make him, by far, the best teacher I’ve studied with. He can learn any song in a heartbeat Mike’s patience and knowledge of the instrument will put you on the fast-track if you are just starting out, or if you have been playing for years” - G.S.
“Thank your so much for your patience and care. After no progress with 2 other teachers, I have learned so much in these past 5 years. You know how much the guitar means to me. Thank you so much for making this possible!” - M.G.
“I have wanted to play guitar for so long. Thank you for helping me finally do it!” - A.M
“Great player. Great teacher.” - B.B.
bio
Mike Ehlers toured the US multiple times as a solo artist, playing up to 150 events per year. He is an award winning songwriter who believes in the power of music to inspire audiences and create community.
In addition to teaching thousands of private guitar and ukulele lessons, he spent a year bringing music to over 150 children per week at schools in San Mateo County, and lead an 18-member Guitar Ensemble at a local high school.
He has a degree in Computer Networking. When he is not teaching he continues to perform at venues in Northern California and beyond.
experience
Private Lessons - 2014 to present
Guitar Lessons - 2014 to 2020
Clocktower Music, San Carlos CA
Ukulele Seminar Leader - Spring 2020
Charter School, San Carlos CA
Ukulele Group Class - Oct - Dec 2019
Clocktower Music, San Carlos CA
Rock Band - Fall, 2019
Arroyo School, San Carlos CA
Ukulele - Fall, 2019
Brittan Acres, San Carlos CA
Roosevelt School, Redwood City CA
Nativity Catholic School, Menlo Park CA
Rock Band Summer Camp - July, 2019
Charter School, San Carlos CA
High School Guitar Ensemble
Sept 2016 - May 2017
Menlo Park CA
Youth Choir - After School Program
Fall 2016 / Spring 2017
Clifford School, San Carlos CA
Music For Minors
Sept 2015 - May 2016
20 Classrooms per week
Various School Sites in San Mateo County
Touring Musician - 2010 - 2014
Jam night Host - 2004
Big Brothers/Big SIsters
Fort Bragg CA
Choir Leader - 1999
Oregon Supported Living Program
Eugene OR