One student's experience in a private lesson
My husband, a seasoned biker, highly recommended Steve as a teacher when I decided to learn to ride. I started a 2-day MSF beginners class but it was more intimidating than motivating. Steve's impressive teaching credentials and riding experience inspired me to sign up for a private lesson at a training facility where he maintains the bikes. Outstanding decision. Outstanding experience. Four reasons:- The bike. Very well maintained - just my size - confidence building. Wasn't distracted by broken parts or unreliable performance.
- The focus. Steve made it clear that his goals were my goals and that I would set the pace. I'm sure that watching me learn to shift from 1st to 2nd gear was excruciatingly tedious but he carefully observed, actively encouraged and never rushed me.
- Fun. Which I had because he suggested I focus on experiencing the joy inherent in being on a bike which for me meant riding around the track again and again to get a feel for balance and rhythm.
- Communication. Steve found ways to break down the essential steps to safe manauvers so that I could feel some mastery over each sequence before moving to another.
One student's experience in the MSF's Beginner Rider Course
Hello, I took your class on (I think) October 7,8.If you remember I had already taken a similar course but did not get my license do to a DMV error. I must say that your course was much better than the one that I had previously taken. You are a very good teacher and made the class fun to take (again.)
Thanks for the great class.
Ps. My license took 2 weeks to arrive.