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What People Are Saying About Hip Cat Music School...


"If you have been looking for a music studio to perfect your music passions, check out Hip Cat Music School! Gil made it so easy to get started immediately with some really awesome teachers!"

- Nicole Elger


"I’ve had a great experience with my guitar lessons. Gil has made it a very stress free process and I’m really excited about the lessons!"

- Thom Rakestraw


"Hannah had a great experience from her vocal lesson tonight. To see her improve in one session and the smile on her face was priceless!

- Amber Hodge


"This is such an amazing music school! Amelie continued her clarinet lessons here. Her teacher Gianna is amazing!! I give this school 5 stars!"

- Leeanne Forshee

"Gil is an amazing person and an incredible teacher. He is unique because of his mutual learning philosophy; while teaching an instrument, he is also learning how he can be an even better teacher. Our son spent 5+ years with Gil in guitar lessons and loved every moment. As a parent I felt incredibly lucky that we found someone who was a perfect match for our son, and I have heard a number of people share the same sentiment. Our family is so thrilled about Hip Cat opening and offering such a variety of instrument & voice lessons to our community, and it's fantastic that local college students are getting teaching experience in such a unique school where quality and a love of learning go hand in hand."

- Karin Cousteau



"The new place is absolutely adorable! I have been getting lessons for a while with Gil and I’ve enjoyed every single one!" - Olivia Wexler


"My son has been taking lessons from Gil Moore for over 8 years. He is more than a guitar teacher, and has been a blessing for our son who really enjoys talking about and learning about music from him." - Helen Haggarty


"Gil is an amazing teacher to learn from! Great location and decor!" - E. Laube


"Very detailed, positive, and flexible teaching experience." - Julie Rabe


"Awesome place to learn an instrument! Cool instructors who love music and teaching! Love this place!" - Tyrone Redd

"You are a blessing!" - Monica Wong


"Thank you for two years that have absolutely changed my life!" - A J


"Thank you Gil. Our daughter really does love coming to you. Unfortunately you have broken the mold. She compares other instructors to you. It's always, 'they just don't teach like Gil does'. She stopped bass lessons because the teacher wasn't even close to the 'GIL' standards. You have made one great impression on her!" - T. Rena

"Logan really enjoys you and respects you. He's learning a ton, thanks to you." - Cindy Goke


"You're a great teacher, Gil! Thanks for all you are doing to keep Jordan challenged and loving music!" - Karin N.


"We appreciate all you do for us. Zoe loves coming to lessons. It is a high point of her week." - Kari Hazen


"You really make lessons great for Megan!" - Laura Avery


"My husband and I agree you are a fantastic teacher for Abby. It is not often she both likes and learns from a teacher as she does with you. You have a definite gift."

- Mike & Jessica Chalmers


"Greta seems to be enjoying her lessons and playing. In fact, this morning in the car, I was humming an Adele tune and she started telling me the chords as I went along!"

- Sharon Floyd


"Emma seems to be really enjoying her lessons!" - Cara Shoup


"Jacob is enjoying his lessons very much. The last month he definitely showed more confidence with his practicing and playing. Last night he had his guitar ready by the door at 4:30, ready for his lesson. It didn't used to be that way." - Darla Schwertfeger


"Occasionally I sit in the chairs between the rooms during lessons. I hear such positive praises coming from your room! I think you would be a good fit for my music-loving son."

- Misty Dorgan

"Gil, you're the best! Elise is so fortunate!" - Christine Crockett

"We greatly appreciate all your time, patience and enthusiasm during guitar lessons!"

- Rebecca


"You are a great teacher!" - Kris Baugh


"Thanks for all you do to inspire Andrew on guitar. He has gained so much confidence and is performing now!" - Shelley Loy


"My son, Jesse, really enjoyed his first lesson. He said that you were very nice and not

like a regular teacher. You were more like a friend. He also said he could handle having

guitar lessons with you for the rest of his life! Just wanted you to know you made a great

first impression." - Daniella Barroqueiro


"You are such an awesome teacher and you are the reason that I have not quit when

I wanted to throw my hands up in the air and give up. You always make me feel

like I can do it! :) " - Kim Carthans