Testimonials 

" Unlike other teachers I've had before, he has a very structured teaching approach. He breaks down complex techniques in small modules, which enabled me to learn quickly. He is very accommodating with my schedule, too. Highly recommend him!!!"

K Williams, age 47
Student Since Jan,2017
" I’ve taken guitar lessons with other teachers in Orange County. Stephen is the only responsible teacher. He never shows up late for the lessons, and he is well prepared for every class. He is an excellent teacher!! "

Mark DeMaria, age 31                                                                              Student Since June, 2016
" Stephen is awesome! I really enjoy lessons with Stephen. His fun personality makes the learning experience enjoyable. "

Henry Lee, age 16                 
Student Since August, 2012
" Stephen made my son believe in himself that he could play when he thought he would never get it."

Amanda McFadden
 Parent of Bass Student Since August, 2015
'' Started taking my 14 year old daughter to Bordas Music studio since a year ago. He is a very patient and outgoing teacher. My daughter enjoys taking lessons with him, and now she can play her favorite Taylor Swift’s songs after a year learning. Last week, my younger daughter just told me that she wants to take guitar lessons with Stephen, too. We all love Stephen. I highly recommend him!! "

Kira Chappell 
Parent of Guitar Student Since February, 2016
" I was a self taught guitar player. I never got a job when I auditioned for a band. I was a typical bedroom guitarist. Stephen showed me what I needed to do to play with a group. Now I play in a band." 

Mike Jenkins, age 25
Student Since March, 2013
" I've been studying guitar with Stephen for 1 year now. I developed a strong foundation of guitar basics which allow me to play the songs I want to. "

Connie Cowell, age 38 
Student Since July, 2016
" Trying to learn songs on my own. I gave up after one year. After studying with Stephen, I learned to get what I wanted to do on the guitar. "

Takashi Inoue, age 20 
Student Since November, 2015
" I have been playing the guitar for 5 years. What I played never sounded like the song I was trying to learn. When I studied with Stephen, he bridged the gap, " Now I feel like I am really playing"."           
                                               
Lynn Nguyen, age 36 
Student Since May, 2013
" Stephen is the best guitar teacher. My 14 year old daughter enjoys taking guitar lessons with him. She has been taking lessons with Stephen since she was 10. Now she can compose her own music. Thank you, Stephen!

Jenny Wilson
Parent of Guitar Student since October, 2010
" My two boys started taking lessons when they were 11 and 12 years old. My older boy plays bass and little one plays guitar. Stephen is very knowledgeable and has lots of teaching experience, and he gave my kids lots of support and encouragement. This year, they were invited to perform in their high school event. I’m so proud of them. I highly recommend Stephen as a guitar and bass teacher! "

David Chen
Parent of guitar and bass students since December, 2013
" Stephen is a very knowledgeable and patient teacher. He is also a very talented and creative musician. I start taking lessons with him since I was 15. Now I’m learning music composition from him. He is a great musician and best guitar teacher in Orange County."

Rohan Jafari, age 18          
Student Since March, 2014