What Students Say
Hear from Hammond organ enthusiasts around the world about their experience with HammondLessons.com.
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A Hammond organ is a legendary instrument. The sounds and the feel you can create… the energy, the swing, the excitement which gives you that very special feeling that you hear when listening to the great B3-players, eg. Jimmy Smith and Jimmy McGriff. You want to be able to create that yourself. How to get there? Well, you need help, i.e. material and an inspirational teacher who will help you in a way that suits you best. From my personal experience I tell you Frank is the teacher you need. He teaches based on his outstanding techniques and his 25 years practical stage and recording experience. His second nature for timing, harmony and groove are impressive. He is one of the few who can educate in such a calm and inspirational way. He is a very nice person. His website Hammondslessons.com reflects his structured way of teaching and is rich in content. You can use rolling sheet music synched with sound. Option of adjusting speed and loop it in combination with videos of Frank playing is such a great help for studying. This allows you to make real swinging music based on the right timing, the groove and the techniques. During the one hour private lessons each month Frank helps you to create your personal learning path. Step by step we are getting there…playing the Hammond as I always dreamed of. It is a privilege to be one of Frank’s students. I highly recommend that you contact him for booking an introduction session.
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Hello Frank, just dropping a line to let you know how much I’m enjoying your etude studies. I find myself grooving with them the more I play them. I’m sounding like a real B3 organist. The songs in your real book are awesome. The video along with soundslice make it easy to learn the voicings and melody lines. As I mentioned before, you have a wealth of music here. You can’t find anything like this anywhere. Thank you!
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Frank’s teaching and mentoring on the Hammond Organ assured me I knew what I was doing, exposed me to new ideas and concepts for improvising, and continuously inspired me. He ignited an inner spark to get out there and make music in the real world again. And I use the techniques I learned from Frank’s lessons every time I sit down to play! Students of all levels will have something to gain from being exposed to his carefully crafted Blues Etudes. I can’t recommend Frank Montis and his lessons enough!
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As a Master of Music student, I chose Frank as one of my main teachers. His lessons are about more than technique; they focus on vision, feeling, interpretation, and simplicity. Thanks to Frank, I have become a nearly entirely different musician within a year.
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Frank is a great teacher and genuine Hammond specialist. His patient style and bespoke exercises yield tangible outcomes. I look forward to my lessons, and taking lessons with Frank at HammondLessons.com was the best decision during lockdown. Frank is a great teacher, a genuine Hammond specialist that is true to the style and traditions of his heroes such as Smith and McGriff and an overall nice guy too! He has a patient teaching style and has created a series of bespoke exercises/tunes with real tangible and practical outcomes. I really look forward to my lessons and despite being crazy busy with my own teaching business I make a point to schedule a lesson as it not only progresses my Hammond playing but it is an hour of ‘escapism’ from my busy schedule! Taking lessons with Frank at HammondLessons.com has been the best decision I have made during lockdown!
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Frank has been my mentor for several years, teaching me step by step to learn the Hammond blues language, timing, and groove. I am proud of his online Hammond lessons practice.
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I longed to truly learn the Hammond organ’s unique style and sound. Finding a good teacher was tough until I found Frank at Hammondlessons.com. He guides you through technique, timing, and soloing, making the lessons enjoyable with clear sheet music and videos. Frank is patient and gives confidence to grow. Highly recommended for anyone who loves or wants to discover the Hammond organ!
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Frank has expanded my musical vocabulary and understanding of when, where, and why to play something. He is a fantastic player, listener, and patient, encouraging teacher with a wealth of knowledge. His methodical teaching style delivers great value.
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Frank is a master of the Hammond organ and the blues. I have been playing organ for years but now use it as a whole orchestra thanks to Frank’s great lessons.
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I found Frank through his videos online. Frank is awesome! He put me at ease, and I look forward to our fun lessons. His patience with this beginner keeps me relaxed, and I see great improvement in my playing.
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If you want to learn to play a Hammond Organ, I highly recommend Frank. From Frank, I learned how to set up the instrument and what each adjustment does. His professional screen view makes lessons easy, and using Zoom is a treat.
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Frank is an internationally respected Hammond player and an excellent teacher. His lessons focus on groove, rhythm, and timing, becoming progressively more complex. Frank balances focus and intent to improve my playing style.
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I started Frank’s lessons after seeing his tutorial videos on YouTube. Frank is a true master of the Hammond organ and the blues, helping you find your own voice on this amazing instrument.
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I highly recommend lessons with Frank Montis. His sense of time, groove, harmony, and soloing is phenomenal. His lessons are fun and progressively challenging. Frank is a great human being and patient teacher.
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Frank’s hands-on, fun-first approach, with deeper analysis where appropriate, really makes a difference. He helps me become a better player by sparking my interest and satisfying my impatient soul.
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