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He has straightened me out on so many songs. If you're trying to level up, this is the coaching you need.  Don't take my opinion. Finbar's got a huge group of followers for a reason.","overall_rating":5,"reviewer_name":"Glenn Reynolds","time_in_community":"6_12_months","is_verified":false,"would_recommend":true,"helpful_count":0,"created_at":"2026-05-10T15:27:35.384634+00:00","ratings":{"content":null,"engagement":null,"safety":null,"value":null,"leadership":null,"networking":null},"owner_response":null,"video":null},{"id":"bd37b45e-4ee0-4619-85e1-3bfce89794e2","title":"Pro Gig Academy (Plus) is superb!","content":"I strongly recommend Pro Gig Academy (Plus). I used to play my guitar and attempt to sing like the original artists, which was rarely successful.  Finbar has shown us how to adjust the keys and chord shapes to get songs in the right vocal range in order to, ostensibly, be able to sing for a 3-hour gig.  Just as importantly he has shown us how develop set lists that crowds enjoy.  The entire community is supportive, creative, and on the road to getting gigs.","overall_rating":5,"reviewer_name":"Tim Burke","time_in_community":"3_6_months","is_verified":false,"would_recommend":true,"helpful_count":0,"created_at":"2026-05-06T19:26:39.025285+00:00","ratings":{"content":null,"engagement":null,"safety":null,"value":null,"leadership":null,"networking":null},"owner_response":null,"video":null},{"id":"20d4ac46-d9a3-4f13-9ccd-320d60602f81","title":"Quick feedback to songs, and great forum for sharing ideas, experience or even...","content":"Quick feedback to songs, and great forum for sharing ideas, experience or even rants!\nA really friendly bunch of people, happy to encourage and advise...","overall_rating":5,"reviewer_name":"Andy Lycett","time_in_community":"over_year","is_verified":false,"would_recommend":true,"helpful_count":0,"created_at":"2026-05-06T16:37:42.538923+00:00","ratings":{"content":null,"engagement":null,"safety":null,"value":null,"leadership":null,"networking":null},"owner_response":null,"video":null},{"id":"dc2ff6f7-2538-4088-8837-49964c187c4c","title":"I have been getting a lot out PGC.","content":"I have been getting a lot out PGC. I find it to be a great value.  It is amazing what can happen with a little help. I think it is one of the best things I have done for myself in years.","overall_rating":5,"reviewer_name":"Max Estes","time_in_community":"1_3_months","is_verified":true,"would_recommend":true,"helpful_count":0,"created_at":"2026-05-04T18:43:06.184188+00:00","ratings":{"content":5,"engagement":5,"safety":5,"value":5,"leadership":5,"networking":5},"owner_response":null,"video":null},{"id":"5e0f9149-beb8-4bd0-8c35-521a8d6b6a64","title":"The PGA Plus community is a brilliant way of self-improvement and getting paid gigs.","content":"The PGA Plus community is a highly effective way of learning. It brings together a wide variety of ideas and thoughts from a group of like-minded people. The way we share experiences and give feedback is instrumental in moving me forwards to improve my playing and confidence, and ultimately to get regular paid gigs. Finbar has created something quite unique, and the way he facilitates the 4-times a week webinars builds enormous value. In summary, to me, this is a fantastic and valuable investment of time and money. I recommend it wholeheartedly 100%!","overall_rating":5,"reviewer_name":"Nigel Wilson","time_in_community":"3_6_months","is_verified":false,"would_recommend":true,"helpful_count":0,"created_at":"2026-05-01T19:41:24.345642+00:00","ratings":{"content":null,"engagement":null,"safety":null,"value":null,"leadership":null,"networking":null},"owner_response":null,"video":null},{"id":"4303f848-c6df-4512-bcdb-f5fd86f1e0e1","title":"Personal, detailed, lessons and feedback","content":"I find that finbar is very personable and detail oriented, he spends alot of time creating and perfecting lessons while also taking the time to watch the students videos and offer constructive feedback, there's nothing pre recorded or false, it's really him just being great at what he does. And I've felt the benefit of it the whole time I've been a member.","overall_rating":5,"reviewer_name":"Geoff O'Connell","time_in_community":"6_12_months","is_verified":false,"would_recommend":true,"helpful_count":0,"created_at":"2026-04-28T00:13:45.592779+00:00","ratings":{"content":null,"engagement":null,"safety":null,"value":null,"leadership":null,"networking":null},"owner_response":null,"video":null},{"id":"1331423f-3fb3-494c-9e93-e48e4de6e74e","title":"PGA+ is a great community to help improve your solo acoustic playing.","content":"PGA+ is a great community to help improve your solo acoustic playing.  Video feedback to help you find the correct key, melody line and improve your performance.  Gaining confidence and building a strong set list for solo gigging are just a few of the benefits of PGA+","overall_rating":5,"reviewer_name":"Steven Plummer","time_in_community":"3_6_months","is_verified":false,"would_recommend":true,"helpful_count":0,"created_at":"2026-04-27T11:50:46.51758+00:00","ratings":{"content":5,"engagement":5,"safety":5,"value":5,"leadership":5,"networking":5},"owner_response":null,"video":null},{"id":"856ea457-d089-4117-b0e1-a95ed85045ef","title":"Best decision to join that group","content":"I get better each day on so many levels. Setlists, video analysis, marketing tips... There is a lot of supportive interaction in the group. Finbars consistent immediate experience-driven feedback holds everything together. Best decision for growing as a musician.","overall_rating":5,"reviewer_name":"Andreas Benkwitz","time_in_community":"6_12_months","is_verified":false,"would_recommend":true,"helpful_count":0,"created_at":"2026-04-26T19:52:54.889723+00:00","ratings":{"content":null,"engagement":null,"safety":null,"value":null,"leadership":null,"networking":null},"owner_response":null,"video":null},{"id":"af69ea61-921b-473d-96e1-44559c120e93","title":"The coaching and support of the host.","content":"The coaching and support of the host. His guidance has been invaluable. He always encourages others in the community to participate as well as provide their support.","overall_rating":5,"reviewer_name":"John Helfrich","time_in_community":"3_6_months","is_verified":false,"would_recommend":true,"helpful_count":0,"created_at":"2026-04-26T17:23:45.534189+00:00","ratings":{"content":null,"engagement":null,"safety":null,"value":null,"leadership":null,"networking":null},"owner_response":null,"video":null},{"id":"6999fc2c-8b0b-47d4-a184-640ebf2d5bc5","title":"Finbar is a great teacher and leader in this group!","content":"Finbar is a great teacher and leader in this group! The community members are very supportive of each other and it’s always a fun zoom call.","overall_rating":5,"reviewer_name":"Brendan Duffy","time_in_community":"3_6_months","is_verified":false,"would_recommend":null,"helpful_count":0,"created_at":"2026-04-25T21:13:47.586591+00:00","ratings":{"content":null,"engagement":null,"safety":null,"value":null,"leadership":null,"networking":null},"owner_response":null,"video":null},{"id":"ca733018-0681-499d-b1ef-6af40af44ddd","title":"Finbar is a great coach!","content":"Finbar provides honest and fast feedback. He really spots the issues you have to work on and is a great coach. Wish i knew him 20.y ago. The community is also super friendly, supportive and helpfull.","overall_rating":5,"reviewer_name":"Hans Krohn","time_in_community":"1_3_months","is_verified":false,"would_recommend":true,"helpful_count":0,"created_at":"2026-04-25T18:06:25.326576+00:00","ratings":{"content":null,"engagement":null,"safety":null,"value":null,"leadership":null,"networking":null},"owner_response":null,"video":null},{"id":"b95b05a0-5b8d-4d28-aa03-22f4467ad94f","title":"This group came along at the perfect time for me!","content":"This group came along at the perfect time for me!  Finbar's experience with gigging and with song choices got me focused on how to improve my setlists and successfully book many more gigs than I ever had in the past!  And the PGA+ group is a great bunch of supportive people there to share their experiences and ideas as well.  Absolutely worth it!","overall_rating":5,"reviewer_name":"Drew Turock","time_in_community":"3_6_months","is_verified":true,"would_recommend":null,"helpful_count":0,"created_at":"2026-04-25T15:39:39.442304+00:00","ratings":{"content":null,"engagement":null,"safety":null,"value":null,"leadership":null,"networking":null},"owner_response":null,"video":null},{"id":"0efa383f-57a2-412c-8fc0-02ff6f4c2c53","title":"Excellent community.","content":"Excellent community. Learn a lot and a great place to discuss, prepare and practice in preparation for performing and gigging.","overall_rating":5,"reviewer_name":"Ian Kinsley","time_in_community":"3_6_months","is_verified":false,"would_recommend":true,"helpful_count":0,"created_at":"2026-04-25T09:35:57.07505+00:00","ratings":{"content":null,"engagement":null,"safety":null,"value":null,"leadership":null,"networking":null},"owner_response":null,"video":null},{"id":"ef27c272-4acf-4e58-ac90-69db2f2870e7","title":"Just started on this journey but already feel the support from the community and...","content":"Just started on this journey but already feel the support from the community and Finbar. So impressed at how Finbar manages to really encourage all in a very patient and professional way,  freely offering up his vast experience around music and performance in such a generous and human way. Keep up the great work.","overall_rating":5,"reviewer_name":"Hugo L","time_in_community":"1_3_months","is_verified":false,"would_recommend":true,"helpful_count":0,"created_at":"2026-04-25T09:10:25.982264+00:00","ratings":{"content":null,"engagement":null,"safety":null,"value":null,"leadership":null,"networking":null},"owner_response":null,"video":null},{"id":"563ef63e-013c-49c3-bf3e-5b36529b417a","title":"PGA+ has been a game changer for me in terms of ideas for setlists, confidence,...","content":"PGA+ has been a game changer for me in terms of ideas for setlists, confidence, and solid advice from Finbar. The entire group is supportive and positive, and the feedback is valuable. Absolutely no regrets about joining this group, highly recommend!","overall_rating":5,"reviewer_name":"Tom Rohrick","time_in_community":"1_3_months","is_verified":false,"would_recommend":true,"helpful_count":0,"created_at":"2026-04-24T23:43:46.775497+00:00","ratings":{"content":5,"engagement":5,"safety":5,"value":5,"leadership":5,"networking":5},"owner_response":null,"video":null},{"id":"e39c58c0-670e-4319-ae42-84f217ab836e","title":"From Practice to Performance: Building Confidence and a Strong Setlist","content":"Its given me the knowledge to sing and play at a higher level, as well as the confidence to perform in public. I now play at four open mic nights each month and am building a strong, varied setlist. The songs and masterclasses have been particularly valuable—they’ve inspired me to try new material that’s consistently well received when I perform. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to improve their playing, expand their repertoire, and gain the confidence to perform live.","overall_rating":5,"reviewer_name":"Ken Fifield","time_in_community":"3_6_months","is_verified":false,"would_recommend":true,"helpful_count":0,"created_at":"2026-04-24T14:27:38.33555+00:00","ratings":{"content":null,"engagement":null,"safety":null,"value":null,"leadership":null,"networking":null},"owner_response":null,"video":null},{"id":"152b2904-a9bd-4ad5-bf50-5bc0ebdaacbc","title":"Engaged Community With Experience, Heart and Laughs","content":"The interaction in this community is amazing! Encouraging, inspiring, engaged and knowledgeable and most importantly the members are active and willing to share their time and expertise. Finbar has created a unique space where you can feel safe while testing out new materiel or equipment or build skills and confidence. He is kind and generous as he provides feedback and constructive critique based on his depth of experience as a working musician. This has been a tremendous place for me to try out my solo materiel after years of experience in other configurations.\n\nOh, and it’s fun!","overall_rating":5,"reviewer_name":"Lisa Keating","time_in_community":"1_3_months","is_verified":true,"would_recommend":true,"helpful_count":0,"created_at":"2026-04-24T14:16:58.063781+00:00","ratings":{"content":5,"engagement":5,"safety":5,"value":5,"leadership":5,"networking":4},"owner_response":null,"video":null},{"id":"68803a7a-f407-41bf-b4a9-4c89520bdf59","title":"Finbar and the PGA Plus community has helped me progress from the house to open...","content":"Finbar and the PGA Plus  community has helped me progress from the house to open mics and senior living centre gigs. Have a chat with Finbar, he's a decent chap... Hopefully see you on a call soon. AtB","overall_rating":5,"reviewer_name":"Andy Be","time_in_community":"3_6_months","is_verified":false,"would_recommend":true,"helpful_count":1,"created_at":"2026-04-24T13:20:25.393591+00:00","ratings":{"content":null,"engagement":null,"safety":null,"value":null,"leadership":null,"networking":null},"owner_response":null,"video":null},{"id":"076b7eaf-e0de-4be1-9206-ffd4bbe78fe1","title":"This community has been such an unexpected joy.","content":"This community has been such an unexpected joy. Lead by Finbar’s warmth, enthusiasm and talent the community is hugely supportive and inspiring. It has motivated me to perform at a couple of local mic nights and find a passion for music again. I can’t thank Finbar enough!","overall_rating":5,"reviewer_name":"Simon Mattacks","time_in_community":"1_3_months","is_verified":false,"would_recommend":true,"helpful_count":1,"created_at":"2026-04-24T06:53:24.506878+00:00","ratings":{"content":null,"engagement":null,"safety":null,"value":null,"leadership":null,"networking":null},"owner_response":null,"video":null}]}