“I don't think I would be where I am today without James Carrington. I had tried different guitar teachers before. none of them really sparked my interest for the instrument but the moment James came in I could tell that he had a true passion for music... after a couple of lessons we decided that instead of learning guitar the traditional way we would learn song writing and learn guitar as we went along. Every week we would meet and write songs, each one utilizing new techniques or ways to play, each song getting better and better! I really enjoyed my song writing sessions with James and soon was writing and playing music all by myself (and also nonstop). I’m now attending Duke university and want to major in music and eventually enter the music business because it's what I love doing all thanks to James! James was there and helped me play my first concert at the State Social House on the Sunset Strip! I thought when I started playing that I had gained a teacher but in the end I had gained a mentor and most importantly, a friend.”

Jack Hohnen-Weber, (ex-pupil. musician)

“We were lucky enough to have James Carrington as a piano teacher for my daughter for 4 years! First of all, he has a wonderful way with children.  They just feel comfortable around him.  Also she was previously taught by an older person who did not understand the younger generations and how they are wired.  James taps into this instinctively and it helps that he is young as well.  Being a singer/songwriter himself he was really wonderful at finding her inner composer.  She ended up writing music and lyrics to three songs under James’s tutelage.  We will always have those songs and they mean so much to us.  James is also great at teaching classical music as well as contemporary.  Whatever it is that you or your child gravitates toward, he's your man.  In short, James is an all around great human being that has a true gift for playing and teaching both guitar and piano to all ages.  5 stars from The Marinos family!”

Dayna Marinos, (Actress and producer)

“I think James is truly amazing as a music teacher. Speaking his truth, his love for music, love for activism, and teaching make him shine the most. He has been the greatest music teacher I have had, and every student will be lucky to have those experiences as well.”

Romy Murro, (current student)

“James has been working with our 11-year-old daughter Zoe for the past five years and we are constantly amazed at her progress. Not only has she gained a range of remarkable skills, but her confidence and love for music has also grown under James’ guidance. He inspires her to work hard with his enthusiastic and infectious approach to teaching.”

Linda Novak and Kelly Bush (CEO ID PR)

“James taught three of my four children guitar, bass and piano for 3 years. His style of teaching was unique and engaging. He established a real rapport with them all in different ways. Watching him encourage my daughter Ryan to develop her songwriting skills was a wonderful experience and she really flourished under his tutelage. He has a refreshingly warm and gentle method to his teaching and encourages children's self-belief. My husband and I would recommend him highly to anyone.”

Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete (Actress and NFL player)

“James has an innate talent in bringing out the best in his students - part music teacher, part psychologist.  This enables him to connect students to themselves as much as to the music and methods they are learning, and therefore to their own creativity.  His enthusiasm for music is infectious and his passion for teaching a joy to behold.  We gathered as a family for weekly 'band sessions' with James and they are still some of our happiest memories ten years on.”

Clare Kerr, 45 (Child psychotherapist)