Manny is one of the most inspiring, passionate, and talented people I know and Middleway Music has had an enormous impact on my life. I hope everyone gets the experience and musical education that I was privileged to receive from Middleway. Manny did much more than just teach me guitar—he pushed me to start writing songs, he was constantly helping me develop creatively, he expanded my musical knowledge, and overall fueled my love for music. I grew tremendously as a musician throughout my four years taking lessons at Middleway. Getting the chance to work with a group of incredibly diverse and talented individuals through recording at Inner Ear Studio in the fall and taking the stage each fall and spring was a unique experience and fostered a real sense of community that I cherish and always love coming back to.