Mr. McCready,
Thank you. I really don't know how else to start this letter. I can't put into words how much you have done for me over the last four years. I've seen you as a mentor, father figure, and most of all, a friend. Before I came into high school, I had a very different idea of what I was going to do with the rest of my life, and guitar was no more than a hobby. I knew I loved music, and I loved playing the guitar, but I never knew quite how much until I began studying with you. Your love for kids, teaching, and all things music, inspired me to not only do music in the future, but to try and impact as many people as possible with it. We've been through too many amazing times together to name, and I'm forever grateful for them. I really don't think I can say enough how much you've impacted my life. I owe you so much. I would not be going to Berklee and I wouldn't be the man I am today, if it wasn't for you. 
Thank you,
Dom Tenaglia