Oud playing basics for beginners and chess strategies for beginners and advanced players

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From 17.97 € /h

(The Oud Lesson)
Do you dream of playing the oud and expressing your feelings through its strings? This course is designed specifically for anyone who wants to learn the oud from the ground up. Together, we will learn proper posture, the names of the strings, Eastern maqams (musical modes), and some famous musical pieces. Whether you are a beginner or have a basic background, I will guide you step by step until you master playing with confidence and feeling.

(Chess lesson)
Chess is not just a game; it's an art form that demands deep thinking and intelligent planning. In this course, we'll start with the basics and progress to advanced playing strategies. We'll learn how to think like a pro, analyze situations, and devise winning strategies. The course is suitable for all ages and skill levels and aims to develop intelligence, focus, and confidence.

Location

Online from Tunisia

About Me

Remove the water from the water. أملك أسلوبًا مبسطًا يجعل تعلم آلة العود ممتعًا وسهلًا للمبتدئين والهواة.
كما أنني مدرب شطرنج مع شغف كبير بالاستراتيجيا وتنمية التفكير التحليلي. أعمل على جعل الشطرنج سواء كنت تبدأ رحلتك أو تسعى لتطوير مستواك.

هدفي هو مشاركة معرفتي بطريقة ملهمة وداعمى التطور بثقة وثبات.

Education

طالب بالمعهد الموسيقي منذ أكثر من 3 سنوات، مع تركيز خاص على دراسة آلة العود والمقامات الشرقية.

متابعة مستمرة لدروس نظرية الموسيقى، الإيقاع، والقراءة الموسيقية، ضمن تكوين أكاديمي ومنهجي.

دراسة ذاتية معمّقة في مجال الشطرنج عبر منصات تدريب دولية مثل Chess.com is here to help you find out more.

شاركت في ورشات تعليمية موسيقية وشطرنجية مع مدرّسين محليين ، ما ساعدني على تطوير أسلوبي الخاص في الشرح.

أؤمن بأن التعليم المستمر هو سر التميز، لذلك أحرص على متابعة آخر مناهج وأساليب التعليم الموسيقي والذهني

Experience / Qualifications

أكثر على Remove the water from the water.

خبرة قوية في تدريب الشطرنج من المستوى المبتدئ إلى المتوسط، مع تركيز على التفكير الاستراتيجي، التخطيط التكتيكي، واللعب التحليلي.

قدّمت العديد من الدروس الفردية والجماعية عبر الإنترنت، Remove the water from the water.

أتابع كل متعلم عن قرب وأوفر له ملاحظات مخصصة وخطة تطوير شخصية حسب مستواه واحتياجاته.

Remove the water from the water خلق بيئة تعليمية إيجابية وملهمة.

أستخدم شطرنج تفاعلية لتعزيز التعلم العملي والاحترافي.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

French

Arabic

English

Skills

Music theory

Chess

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

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04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Teaching the basics of playing the oud, Eastern maqams, and the rules of Arabic music.

34.73 € /h

This lesson will consist of three parts. In the first part, we will learn the fundamentals of playing the oud, understanding musical scales, modes, and Eastern rhythms in a simple and easy way. In the second part, we will delve into correct playing techniques, methods for improving musical sense, and understanding finger movements on the oud. In the third part, we will focus on practical applications, playing short musical pieces, and gradually developing the student's own style to achieve a balanced and professional performance. The goal of the lesson is to enable the learner to play confidently, build a strong foundation, and develop their skills step by step, regardless of their current level.

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The course that I propose is BILINGUAL FRENCH / ENGLISH, as well as 2 BOOKS.

Age and musical taste are not restrictive when in the program, you can with qualitative daily work (not quantitative) quickly observe your progress.

Here the pleasure of playing music is put forward.

The kind of music you love most will be the focus of the course, their codes and secrets will be the focus of our study, that's what I want to share with you.

We can do technical lessons and simply learn together how to play one or more songs of your choice or mine, enrich your game with this approach and your repertoire!

(For example, We can re-arrange the pieces and make them more original by approaching the system (CAGED), and enriching their chords, resulting in new positions, new techniques and new sounds, using arpeggio techniques rather than strumming for 4-chord pieces, voicing and fingerstyle techniques, in short, expanding the instrument's playing fields and playing skills to keep progressing in your game and improve your rehearsals ...)

If you make a request, this program is obviously accompanied by the pleasure of learning more in theory and being able to directly apply new knowledge on its instrument and identify its common or rare use in the pieces discussed in class.

In this case, the theory is translated to be accessible to anyone, both for those who are connoisseurs and for those who discover everything from absolute zero.
The exercises, songs, and theoretical explanations offered throughout the program are organized in an order of progressive difficulty.

I wrote and produced 2 books of my method to learn the guitar and the music, that I sell to accompany my course and your apprenticeship in the best conditions and so that you can continue the course even at home and to review etc ... .
There is ONE BOOK OF COURSES containing all the theoretical and practical program of the year, as well as a BOOK OF EXERCISE on the ranges and the modes that you can obtain directly.

You can find here an indicative list of objectives that I propose in my theoretical program, which can of course adapt to your request.

The general theoretical objectives of the course:

--- Tuning / tuning and knowing his guitar:
* Standard Tuning
* Drop Tuning
* Open Tuning
* Adjust the optimal tension of the strings
* Adjust the shaft axis
* Adjust the action of the strings
* Choose the strings adapted to the style of play / tuning
* Change his strings

-Know his chords:
* Triads: Fundamental State & Inversions
* Tetrads: Fundamental State & Inversions
* The chord progressions of the Range
* Arpeggio techniques (tapping, sweep, 1/2/4 fing.shape, etc ...)

--- Know his scales and his modes

* The Mode of the Major scale
* 3 Modes of the Minor scale: Natural / Melodic / Harmonic
* Modes of the Pentatonic range: 5 positions
* Modes of the Blues range: 5 positions
Etc ...

--- Technique to the Pick / Plectrum / Tab / Pick (Electric Guitar):
* Alternate Picking
* Fast Picking / Tremolo Picking
* Hybrid Picking
* Palm Mute
* Natural Harmonics
* Pinch Harmonics
* Artificial Harmonics
* Shredding
* Tapping
* Sweep Picking
* Legato Picking

--- Strumming / Hand Picking (Acoustic Guitar)
* "SnareDrum" percussion on the guitar
* Arpeggios pinched with 4 fingers + thumb
* Rasgueado (Flamenco Technique)
* Generic Strumming
* Fingerstyle Picking
* Two-finger picking + Legato for fast melodies (eg a solo)

-Play the metronome
* exercises on click
* practice on song riffs

-Learn his favorite songs
* without thinking about the difficulty, nothing is impossible with the right methodology

-Improvise
* choose ranges and positions
* to place oneself rhythmically, to finish on the judicious notes

-Theory of Harmony
* Understand harmonization and its practice

-Theory on the Melody

-Theory of Rhythm

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I’m a classically trained violist (and saxophonist) with a passion for teaching and a diverse background in world music, theory, and history. My lessons are tailored to your goals and interests — making learning both inspiring and enjoyable.

✨ What you’ll get:

-Personalized lessons for all levels and ages
-Guidance in technique, expression, and performance
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A supportive and motivating learning environment

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This course is primarily here to make you want to play the bass, so that it is a pleasure! It will be based on practicing the instrument, on understanding and the role of the bass.

Theory will be based on the progress of practice. Step by step, practice and theory will thus be complementary, and will necessarily be useful!

Have you always dreamed of being able to play bass? it's time to get started!
Let the magic of music take hold of you and become the accomplished bassist you always wanted to be!

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“Music gives soul to our hearts and wings to thought.” - Plato

I am also here to advise you on the equipment you might need.
Advice on choosing an amplifier that suits your needs and fits your budget.
Choosing your first guitar, bass or ukulele, according to the criteria you want.
Also for small equipment, jack cables, plectrum/pick, tuner or instrument stand.

Possibility of offering this course to one of your loved ones, a very appreciated gift for people who would like to embark on a musical adventure!

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Online classes of classical, electric or acoustic guitar, bass, Venezuelan cuatro, music theory, rhythmic or harmony. Beginner-intermediate-advanced. (Skype-Zoom-Meet). 12 years of musical experience.

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Do you have a musical instrument at home and do you always wanted to learn to play it?
Are you not sure where to start?

I can help you, I am Sergio and I have 12 years of experience in the musical area. I am a student of music education at the (UPEL) Universidad Pedagógica Experimental Libertador Miranda José Manuel Siso Martínez and the Conservatory Lino Gallardo as a classical guitar interpreter. Furthermore, I also have experience teaching online classes via Zoom, Skype or Google Meet. If you think your level is beginner, intermediate or advanced, I can help you in your musical development. More than learning to play songs, musical art is a discipline and its own language that helps interdisciplinary in other areas of learning.

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-Classic/Acoustic guitar.
-Electric guitar.
-Bass.
-Piano/Keyboard.
-Music theory.
-Solfeggio.
-Rhythmic and movement.
-Harmony.
-Venezuelan cuatro.

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- Master's Degree in Music

- More than 10 Years of International Experience (Ukraine, China, Macau, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates)

- Jury Member of Macau International Piano Competition

- Specialist in ABRSM & Trinity Collage Exam Preparation

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I offer a comprehensive and progressive program in teaching Eastern singing, designed for beginners and intermediate learners. This program takes students step-by-step from the fundamentals to an advanced level of vocal awareness and artistic performance. It is based on a well-structured academic curriculum that focuses on building a healthy and correct voice, addressing common mistakes, and developing auditory and musical abilities in a profound and lasting way.

What makes this program special?

This training is not just about memorizing songs, but a comprehensive work on the voice, ear, breath, and musical sense, with careful personal follow-up that ensures real and tangible development, no matter what your level is at the beginning.

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Key training topics:

🎶 Singing Eastern Maqams

Getting acquainted with the basic and secondary Eastern maqams

Understanding the structure, feeling, and character of each maqam

Correct maqam transitions

Singing maqam phrases in an academic and auditory style

Applying musical scales within songs

🎼 Solfège singing and auditory awareness

Solfège singing from scratch

Exercises for pitch adjustment and melodic stability

Strengthening musical ear and auditory memory

Distinguishing between correct and incorrect classes

Building auditory awareness that radically prevents dissonance

🎤 Vocal Training

Exercises to strengthen the voice and improve resonance

Expanding the sound space safely

Improved flexibility and control over sound

Working on transitions between layers

Protecting the voice and avoiding strain

🌬️ Breathing exercises and voice support

Learn the correct breathing technique for singing

Breath control during long sentences

Diaphragmatic voice support

Improved stability and sound power

🎵 Singing Arabic songs (old and modern)

Choose songs that suit your voice type and space.

Sing songs by your favorite artist and in the style you love.

Analysis of the song in terms of melody and performance

Working on expression, feeling, and oriental motifs

Build your own unique singing persona

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Methodology used:

A comprehensive initial assessment of your vocal and auditory level

Develop a personalized training plan for each student.

Addressing dissonance problems in a practical and effective way

Correcting the vocal tone step by step

Ongoing monitoring and periodic evaluation of progress

Integrating the academic aspect with practical application

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Who is this program for?

For complete beginners, even without any prior experience

For average speakers who suffer from dissonance or poor vocal control

For amateurs who want to consciously develop their voice

For anyone who dreams of singing with confidence and genuine feeling

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🎧 Extra and premium support

Assistance with audio recording of songs

Technical and artistic guidance to improve recording quality

Helping to publish works on YouTube

Guidelines for building a digital musical presence

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First, you learn the basics, if this is what you need. Then you learn about styles and ways of playing the guitar.
Consequently, you learn how to develop your own style in music and find ways of making yourself and others happy with the means of your guitar!

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- Clear explanation, at your own pace.
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- Extra attention to insight instead of learning dry rules by heart.
- Tutoring fully tailored to your level and goal (classical, pop, songwriting, production, ...).

About me
I obtained a Grade 8 diploma in Music Theory and also a Grade 8 Piano from the Royal Schools of Music. In addition, I hold a diploma in Audio Engineering from Hofa College. I am active as a music artist and producer myself. Thanks to this combination of classical training and practical experience, I know how important it is to make theory understandable, concrete, and musical. I use my own piano during lessons to clarify everything visually and audibly.

Possible topics:
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