"I was about to fail out of music school before I met Cody. I was so convinced I was the problem and I felt so creatively stunted, but he brought everything back to basics and built up my confidence so I could get back to the writing and playing I originally fell in love with. Would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone."

"Cody is an amazing human who my son Gavin was blessed to have as a teacher and mentor. Cody's passion shines through and he connects with his students on a whole other level. He has the patience of a saint and goes above and beyond. I'll never forget the time my son had an audition in New York and Cody came in on his days off when the school was closed just so he could help my son prepare. Words can't express how much I appreciated that. Anyone who is fortunate enough to cross paths with Cody let alone be taught by him are extremely lucky. Cody Carrigan is where it's at!"

"Cody is far and away the most talented, knowledgeable, patient, and creative teacher I've ever had. I never thought I could do things on the instrument that I can do today without even thinking. My life was made better by the lessons he gave me and I'm forever grateful."

"Cody gave my daughter guitar and voice lessons. He has excellent musical expertise and is a talented teacher. He is patient and kind and good at building relationships. I give him my highest recommendation, no reservations."

"As a grad student overwhelmed by the sheer density of research for my thesis, I felt completely stuck until I started working with Cody. He has an incredible way of breaking down dense, complicated topics into manageable bite sized pieces, helping me understand what the hell I'm talking about. With his support, I was able to actually present a final thesis and I’m so proud. I can honestly say I wouldn’t have made it through without him. Cody’s the best! Also 12/10 dog."

"Cody taught my two children and I for about 18 months in Chicago and has continued teaching us via Zoom since. He is one of the most patient, knowledgeable, and capable instructors of any subject I have ever met. He takes great care to make sure the technical ideas of the instrument are well understood so you don't get injured and you can grow quickly. He saw my children through many of their first live concert experiences and even helped them build the courage to start writing their own material. We'll always love him!"

"Took lessons with Cody for almost three years, he took my guitar playing to new places! I thought it was incredibly hard getting started, Cody made the process MUCH easier and more fun. He even became my tutor for my orchestration classes in college when I got completely lost in the books we were reading. Thank you Cody!"

"Improvising over real chords (jazz) always scared me. I just couldn’t figure out how to make it all click. Then I started working with Cody, and everything changed. He simplified everything and gave me super practical things to work on rather than vague 'try this and see what happens'. Cody’s teaching style is so supportive and insightful, and he has a real gift for helping students find their own voice. I’m now playing solos I’m proud of and actually enjoying improvising for the first time. If you’re feeling stuck, Cody is the teacher you need!"

"Both of my children took lessons with Cody for over a year. He was one of the kindest and most patient teachers they've had. We highly recommend Cody to anyone of any age and ability. Cody is very knowledgeable and talented and can help you progress quickly. Plus, his positive and upbeat attitude helped my children gain a lot of confidence with their instruments."

"Cody is an absolute gem of a music teacher! I came to him struggling with wrist and back pain that made playing feel disheartening. Not only did he help me address understand what was going wrong and how to fix it, but he also made music theory approachable and fun. In just a few weeks, I felt comfortable enough to start playing live again—a goal I thought was out the window. Cody’s patience, expertise, and genuine care for his students make him stand out. I can’t recommend him enough!"