"The evening with Al and Stephanie was absolutely incredible. I had very high expectations going into the evening and was not disappointed for even a second! From the moment Stephanie greeted us the door of their beautiful home until Al walked us to our car in the wee hours, their warmth and hospitality made us feel like welcomed guests. They are gracious hosts, exceptional cooks, and fascinating human beings. The evening was filled with fun and laughter as we enjoyed an amazing meal and were regaled with story after story from their rich, colorful lives. Tales gathered over the years from  Al’s legendary career, life composing, in the studio and on the road, their travels together and anecdotes of encounters with a who’s who of music and entertainment legends flowed nonstop with dizzying speed. The night was filled with personal stories and memories of musical collaborations with a cast of characters ranging from Chick Corea, John McLaughlin and Paco De Lucia to Keith Richards, Paul McCartney, Jack Bruce and Lenny Kravitz to Laurence Fishburne. Wow! The coupe de gras came after desert when Al invited us to his studio for a private concert. I have spent my life traveling the world to hear the finest musical talents. I have seen and heard some fantastic performances over the years, but I must say that the opportunity to experience Al’s artistry in such an intimate setting was a rare and special privilege. In addition to his virtuosity, he shared his philosophies, techniques and approach to composing. We were given an up close and personal view into the mind and talent of a genius. This was truly a one-of-a-kind experience — one I will treasure always. And, I will always be grateful to Al and Stephanie for making such a magical experience possible.”
Kent Savage

Miami, Florida

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"It was fantastic to be hosted by Al and Stephanie, great conversation and stories. The meal was exquisite, both delicious and a sight to behold. It was a privilege to hear some pieces that are still work in progress, some other pieces that Al enjoys, and some songs from past albums. Al was able to adjust the lesson for a novice like me, came with some exercises I hadn’t seen in his literature, patiently helped me through struggles, and introduced several variations leaving me with plenty of practice material and ideas how to extend it. It was a pleasure to visit and play in the studio and room where a number of songs had been recorded. I’m very grateful I had an opportunity to visit, what a silver lining to this apocalyptic year."

Paulius Micikevicious

San Francisco, California

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“We really can’t come up with the appropriate adjectives to describe how special our night with Al and Stephanie was, but if you’re on this page reading this review, then I’m guessing you can imagine! Surreal, comfortable, personal… mind blowing. A five-star dinner prepared by guitar virtuoso, Al Di Meola, great conversation and a private concert in his studio surrounded by his guitars. Top it off with an impromptu guitar lesson and jam session and days later, we are still shaking our heads in disbelief. We were amazed by Al’s unassuming personality considering the genius that speaks through his guitar. An experience like this can’t be captured in photographs or paragraphs like this one. If you’re a fan, especially a big fan, you must not let this opportunity pass you by. Thank you to our hosts, Al and Stephanie, for an evening that will not be forgotten.”

Debra Piccolo-Martin & Ron Piccolo

Westport, Connecticut

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"We had just an amazing night. Mr. Al Di Meola and Stephanie treated us to a beautiful dinner but the real treat here is:
the discussion
the passion
the stories of Al’s life are mesmerizing
the food was impeccable.
What a beautiful experience, we highly recommend it
After 45 years of listening his music ... to meet your teenage idol was breathtaking. I am so grateful! He is a musical genius and a elegant gentleman professional! I will never forget this night!"

Dr. Dean Vafiadis

Englewood, New Jersey

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"What an amazing life experience my friend and I had. We’ve been long time fans since your Casino record. The opportunity to actually watch you as a chef, then sit down and eat a three course amazing meal with answers to questions I had all my life was truly a bucket list wish fulfilled. The tour of your home was like visiting a famous museum. The history of our favorite composer-guitarist was nothing short of incredible! Then, proceeding to Al’s studio after dinner for an intimate show was something out of a dream, we were mesmerized. The lesson after was incredibly helpful and the jam was the icing of the cake! Well worth our trip from Illinois! I’m thinking of doing it again with my cousin hopefully! Really great!"

Tod Skarinski and Jim Crown

Chicago, Illinois

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"I was able to do the Diamond Package on July 27, 2020 and I am so happy I did it! The food and atmosphere was supreme, the house is incredible and then going down to Al's studio was a true, once in a lifetime treat. He played a solo set for over an hour, answered all my questions and couldn't have been more generous in his time and effort. I can recommend this to everybody who loves good music and food. Thank you Al and Stephanie for opening up your beautiful home!"

Mark Burnstein, Detroit

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"My husband John and I have been married for 25 years. On our first date, he took me to see Al at the Blue Note and since then, his music has been the soundtrack of our life. Now since this year all our vacations got cancelled, why not surprise John with a truly incredible anniversary gift only a car ride away? Al and Stephanie made our night so special, John started crying when he found out what was happening! Al played such a beautiful, emotional concert just for us! I am so grateful for this opportunity!

Thank you all!"

Jennifer Aitken

New York, New York