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MONTREAL GUITAR COURSE (NDG) GUITAR COURSE (NDG)
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MONTREAL GUITAR COURSE (NDG)

The art and practice of the guitar can be very inspiring, rewarding and fulfilling.

What would be your criteria for choosing a guitar class?

An effective educational approach

An effective pedagogical approach and proper training are essential to learning the guitar. It is important to develop a good understanding of musical language, a correct application of technique to progress in a balanced way with confidence. Learn at your own pace, step by step according to your personal goals.
A sincere commitment to students
A sincere commitment to the student, at all stages of development, is the cornerstone that will help students feel confident and inspired to develop their full potential and artistic vision, whatever they may be.
Why choose Eric as a teacher?

1. Many years of teaching experience.
2. Welcome to beginners and non-beginners, from primary level (ages 7 and up) to adults.
3. Exam preparation for music schools and recitals.
4. Graduate professor with experience (MA in Composition, Music, U. of M.).

5. Teaches at any level:
6 Directory of the guitar
7 Theory and analysis of music
8 Reading skills
o Comprehension and rhythmic training
o Creativity and composition
o Health and prevention issues related to music practice
o Writing songs
o Electronic music and film music

6. Teach all styles:

o Classic
o Pop
o folk
o Blues
o Jazz
o And more

7. Health and prevention issues related to musical practice
8. Competitive rates and bilingual education.
9. Located in Notre-Dame-de-Grace, NDG (near the Villa-Maria and Vendome subways).
10. Guaranteed results.
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COMMENTS

"I really appreciate the classes. Eric really helps me improve on the guitar. He teaches me the essentials. "

Sandrine, 14, Montreal.

"The guitar lessons that Eric has allowed me to follow consistently and effectively, have been an effective tool and one of the main reasons for my admission to the Conservatoire de Montréal. It allowed me to start from scratch nowhere, in just one year, to allow me to structure a solid and concrete musical understanding as well as a repertoire and an adequate technique for my admission to the conservatory. I thank him for his dedication to my learning. "

Kevin, 16, Montreal.

"After a little over a year learning the guitar by myself, I contacted Eric to take professional lessons. This decision was most fruitful, because in addition to making me a personalized learning program, Eric allowed me to correct the bad techniques I had taken on the guitar. Now, I am confident that I can go further in mastering my instrument. "

Jacques, Montreal.

"The guitar lessons with Eric are great motivators and helped me get started. Now I am at the point where I can almost read any sheet of music comfortably. "

Sylvie, Montreal.

"I'm learning with interest everything Eric tells me in class. It may not be that I do not understand something because it explains the concepts very clearly. The teacher is fun and I like the way he teaches the guitar. I have a lot of freedom, to choose what we will do and I appreciate that I do not force myself. Eric puts a good mood. "

Nikolay, 16, Montreal.

"For almost four years, Eric has been teaching me to play and develop in classical guitar. As I am in a high school specialized in guitar, when I do not understand a score or I just need help in the course, it makes me understand my mistakes. It helps me to strengthen my bases and makes me learn other notions. Eric is very patient. "

Salome, Montreal, Canada.

"After a few years of guitar lessons with Eric, I can now say that he taught me a lot more than music. I discovered a universe of sounds, silences, presence and that, always in the pleasure and the respect. He is very patient, versatile and likes what he does. He gave me a solid base to continue on my own ... "

Hélène, Montreal, Canada.

"I started the guitar all alone and all wrong, of course I could not do anything! Eric became my guitar teacher, he watched me do it and without realizing it he gradually unlearned me (the "all crooked") and learned everything. He is a subtle pedagogue who adapts to our weaknesses and our strengths. Never binding but never complacent, it gives the right time, the one that allows you to know where you are. It guides us smoothly, guides us in flexibility. He accompanies us patiently but always enlighten us on the way (difficult! ...) that we will have to do. In short, trust him! "

Mickael, Montreal, Canada.

"Inspired and inspiring, Eric is an exceptional pedagogue. Listening to our personality and our needs, he knows how to create the method for the course that suits us. Learning to play guitar is a unique pleasure and thanks to Eric, the guitar is revealed to us, as much as we reveal ourselves through it. "

Audrey, Montreal, Canada.

"Eric teaches me classical guitar. I appreciate the pedagogical approach he adopts for his course. First, learning a musical instrument involves the progressive mastery of various techniques. Eric tackles each of these techniques, by simple exercises, while taking care to make realize their importance as for the improvement of the sound and / or to facilitate the execution of the game on the guitar. Eric also made me realize that a score is much more than a succession of notes on a sheet of paper, it gives benchmarks and tools to '' decrypt '' the sheet of music in order to capture the nuances and color that wanted to give the composer to his piece. First guitar lesson that I am where notions of rigor and pleasure go hand in hand! "

Jean-François, Montreal.

"I took classical guitar lessons with Eric for over 4 years. I remember telling him at my first class that my goal was to become independent, to be able to take a score and to be able to play the piece without supervision. And that's exactly what happened. What I particularly liked was how he approached each room. We took the time to analyze what was the best fingering to adopt, then the technique to finally put color in all that. He also motivated me when I was less motivated. I recommend Eric to all those who want to learn to play the guitar well, he has a lot to share! "

Dominique, Montreal.

"Eric is a great guitar teacher, extremely patient and accommodating to different learning styles. He really took into account what my learning goals were and worked on, incorporating my music - flies by! And his cat is the sweetest animal, definitely the most friendly feline I've ever met. I highly recommend Eric as a teacher!

Manjari, Montreal, Canada.

I always wanted to play the guitar, at 57 I decided that I had to challenge myself. I looked for and found an excellent teacher, Eric. It's been a year now that I'm his classes and I'm very satisfied. He teaches in a methodical and progressive way the good techniques (chain of chords, reading of the music, the base of the blues, etc.) and corrects bad habits. I improved my technique a lot over the last year. I recommend it to all future guitarists, with Eric as a guitar teacher you will learn to use your musical instrument.

Robert. Montreal, Canada

I already played the guitar for 4 years when I came to see Eric for guitar lessons. He perfectly adapted to my game and my level, while giving me little by little useful advice to correct my faults. I was able to learn to read scores very quickly, which was one of my goals for the class and we also talked about pieces in different styles of music. His method is very progressive and I progressed in all areas of my game: rhythm, music, scales, harmony, mastery of the instrument ...

Hugo, Montreal, Canada

Before meeting Eric, I had no musical notion, nor any idea of the fabulous instrument that a guitar represented. After barely a year of class with Eric, I can not believe myself in the progress I've made. Eric's teaching method is very good and provides motivation. In addition to the guitar lessons are given in a very relaxed atmosphere, which can quickly assimilate the concepts. I have never seen a teacher so patient and passionate (a passion that contaminates) that Eric!

Akofa Clara, Montreal, Canada.

" Teacher. very patient. If you go there regularly it is guaranteed that you will have very satisfactory results. In addition, guitar lessons are never boring. "

Émilie Zhao, age 15, Montreal, Canada.

"Sincerely, Eric is the best guitar teacher I've had. He knows how to dose the theory, essential for understanding the basics, and practice. I have made tremendous progress in one year of classes and I am very grateful to him. I am also much more confident than before. I feel that the foundation I have learned is strong and I know it will take me even further. I recommend the teaching services of Eric Lemieux without hesitation. "

Éric Férole, Montreal, Canada.

"Finding Eric's Flyer in Mailbox was an invitation to a teacher with a Zen Master's teaching intuition. He knows exactly what the student needs at every moment and inspires him on the next level. Amazing teacher and great musician. My never-ending lesson is a stepping stone to a conversation that I never imagined I could achieve. "

Dr. Michael, Montreal, Canada.

“I’ve been thinking about the guitar for 30 years. And then life... It's been more than a year, and life (again!) now leads me to have to leave the beautiful Province and return to live among my people in France. It therefore also forces me to abandon my weekly lessons with Eric, and it is a real regret. I have just spent a wonderful year learning the guitar with a caring teacher, attentive, supportive, taking the time for explanations. , and following my pace of progress. Éric is an experienced teacher, who has thought about the different steps to follow progressively, from reading notes to learning rhythms, from arpeggio to chords, from practice to theory, in order to acquire a solid technical background which prepares you to tackle more difficult pieces and therefore to taste all the joys of music. Eric makes you discover music like you've never heard it before. Eric is also a classical guitar virtuoso, but don't be afraid, he will know how to teach you the Beatles and Radiohead.</ol> I also enjoyed going every week to this quiet neighborhood of NDG, with dark brick houses in the shade of tall trees, welcomed by the big cat (who will then slip into your guitar case) and the voice from Eric in the entrance hall. For a year it was a breath of fresh air in my life, a moment of pleasure that I will remember every day when I pick up my guitar.”

Fabrice, Montreal, Canada.

"Playing guitar forever was a dream for me. Since my first class with Eric a year ago, I made very big progress in guitar, I left a lot and after an evaluation on his part, he was able to set up a beautiful personalized learning. Today, I have fun with this instrument and I really gained autonomy. We work together reading notes and chords but also technique and styles of music. We play together and he knows how to adapt to my rhythm. His lynx eye allows him to guide you in your learning and correct your bad habits. I am very satisfied and his great passion for music makes him an excellent teacher impressing by his talent that is easily worth 1h of road each week for a course. A big thank you Eric! . "

Jerome, Montreal, Canada.

"It's been a year since I started guitar lessons with Eric and I'm very happy with the results. I learn music (reading, rhythm, etc.), I who worked by the ear, and I discover the immense universe of creation that is offered to me by the mastery of my instrument. Eric is a very present and purposeful teacher, which creates a lot of motivation for the student. It is a privilege to benefit from his teaching and I intend to continue classes for a long time. "

Thérèse S., Montreal, Canada.

"I would like to emphasize about my teacher Eric, his pedagogical excellence, his rigor, his enthusiasm and good mood very important in the atmosphere required for learning. I am a Chilean exile who had learned some basic guitar in Chile, with the great concertist Liliana Perez Corey, but today has relearned the exercise for reasons rather therapeutic but also fun. "

Amaya G. 75 years old, Doctor Artis scenography. Montreal, Canada.

Eric, Montreal. Concertist, composer and guitar teacher to live a pleasant musical journey.
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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
English
Skills
Acoustic
Blues
Song & varieties
Country & bluegrass
Electric
Electro & electronica
Folk
Heavy metal
Indie & alternative
Jazz
Pop
Ragga
Rock
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Thomas
My typical course would go like this:
First meeting: Familiarization with the instrument, the basics, what is a chord, tuning the guitar, etc.
Then: At each lesson a little theory, always applied, and obviously practice, learn pieces and / or repeat those already learned, to measure the progress of the student. At the end of the course I would give technical advice, things to practice or listen to if the student wants to go further. I don't intend to make myself indispensable, on the contrary I want to give the basics so that you can manage and have fun as quickly as possible.
One meeting per week is the best to have rapid progress, but I also adapt to the needs and capacities of the student, the main thing is that the guitar is always a pleasure, and never a chore!

Guitarist with 9 years of experience, having already played in several groups and associations, often specialized in rhythm, but also sometimes soloist. I still participate in jam sessions from time to time.
I myself learned with a particular teacher for the basics before continuing as an autodidact, but the best training remains to play in a real group.
I can initiate you or consolidate your bases and make you practice by making you play with me.
I always take my students' tastes into account because I think you have to like what you do to want to progress, so I don't force them to work on a style or songs that they don't like.

I will teach you:
- to read tablatures,
- the basics of music theory such as scales,
- the notion of rhythm and how to hold it,
- different rhythmic and solo techniques, as well as playing with fingers or with a plectrum (= a pick)

I have an electric guitar and an electro-acoustic one, whatever your style, I can teach you to play on electric or on acoustic. I also have a little knowledge on the material side of guitars and accessories, how to choose the right material is also important!
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Francois
Wondering why take lessons with me?

I've been playing guitar for 37 years now.
I have played professionally over the last 33 years, including 25 with Cirque du Soleil.
I am 100% bilingual.
The guitar is my passion, my life.
For me, teaching guitar is not work. It's a real pleasure!
And finally (the most important point for me), over the years, I developed my own technique. My system has only ONE GOAL: PLAYING THE GUITAR! That means "we play a lot, and we learn the necessary theory.
I teach 9 to 99 years old!
I am a double graduate of Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA

What is GuitarBloxx? It's a teaching method with ONE great goal: PLAYING THE GUITAR! What does that mean for you? This means that throughout the first few basic courses, the theory will be ONLY based on the game. "Hands on"! Do not just make notes! And yes, there are songs that are so easy to learn.

From the first class, everything you learn will be based on a song that you learn at the same time! Fun songs to play (you can even pick from my list) AND learn at the same time. You will be able to show the quick results of your progress to your relatives and friends! I will also give you written notes (to do a little practice at home), and also "backing tracks" to immediately give you the feeling of playing in a group!

All of this is included in my classes, and even more. Obviously, if you are intermediate or even advanced, the same principle applies, only the techniques taught and the songs that we learn differ. A little / a lot more difficulty, and with different goals.

And what's even more cool is that as you move forward in the program, it's YOU who chooses the BLOXX that you want us to work together.

In closing, you do not even have to own your own instrument. I have a ton of guitars of all styles that I rent to my students until they get theirs. And when they are ready to buy this first guitar, not only I offer to help them in their choice, but I also have a guitar store that offers the best prices.


Classes are offered Monday to Sunday, at Samson Blvd in Laval, 2 minutes west of Highway 13. Here are the time slots available at this time. Note that the available time slots may change without notice.

Thursday 19:30 - 22:30
Friday 9 pm - 10.30 pm
Saturday 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm
Sunday 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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Nadine
**Instruments:**
- **Guitar:** Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- **Keyboard:** Beginner, Intermediate
- **Lute and Oud:** Beginner, Intermediate
- **Piano:** Beginner, Intermediate
- **Piano Jazz / Pop:** Beginner, Intermediate
- **Songwriting and Composition:** Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- **Theory and Ear Training:** Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced


**Biography:**

Nadine holds a B.F.A. in Integrative Music Studies from Concordia University with a focus on guitar. She has been a certified teacher at Montreal Academy since 2009.

As a vibrant presence in Montreal’s music scene, Nadine performs regularly with her solo project as well as with various local and international artists. Her musical journey began at the age of five, inspired by her grandmother's Arabic piano classics. She transitioned to guitar during high school, where she played in rock bands, and continued her studies in jazz and classical guitar at CEGEP and university. Over the past six years, she has delved into the oud, integrating it into her original compositions.

With 26 years of teaching experience, Nadine offers instruction in a diverse range of styles, including Pop, Funk, Blues, Rock, R&B, Jazz, and Classical. Whether you aim to learn an instrument, write songs, prepare for an audition, or explore creativity across various musical genres, Nadine provides the tools and guidance needed to achieve your goals. Her lessons cover sight-reading, songwriting, ear training, improvisation, fingerpicking techniques, and more, all tailored to each student’s musical interests.

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Thomas
My typical course would go like this:
First meeting: Familiarization with the instrument, the basics, what is a chord, tuning the guitar, etc.
Then: At each lesson a little theory, always applied, and obviously practice, learn pieces and / or repeat those already learned, to measure the progress of the student. At the end of the course I would give technical advice, things to practice or listen to if the student wants to go further. I don't intend to make myself indispensable, on the contrary I want to give the basics so that you can manage and have fun as quickly as possible.
One meeting per week is the best to have rapid progress, but I also adapt to the needs and capacities of the student, the main thing is that the guitar is always a pleasure, and never a chore!

Guitarist with 9 years of experience, having already played in several groups and associations, often specialized in rhythm, but also sometimes soloist. I still participate in jam sessions from time to time.
I myself learned with a particular teacher for the basics before continuing as an autodidact, but the best training remains to play in a real group.
I can initiate you or consolidate your bases and make you practice by making you play with me.
I always take my students' tastes into account because I think you have to like what you do to want to progress, so I don't force them to work on a style or songs that they don't like.

I will teach you:
- to read tablatures,
- the basics of music theory such as scales,
- the notion of rhythm and how to hold it,
- different rhythmic and solo techniques, as well as playing with fingers or with a plectrum (= a pick)

I have an electric guitar and an electro-acoustic one, whatever your style, I can teach you to play on electric or on acoustic. I also have a little knowledge on the material side of guitars and accessories, how to choose the right material is also important!
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Francois
Wondering why take lessons with me?

I've been playing guitar for 37 years now.
I have played professionally over the last 33 years, including 25 with Cirque du Soleil.
I am 100% bilingual.
The guitar is my passion, my life.
For me, teaching guitar is not work. It's a real pleasure!
And finally (the most important point for me), over the years, I developed my own technique. My system has only ONE GOAL: PLAYING THE GUITAR! That means "we play a lot, and we learn the necessary theory.
I teach 9 to 99 years old!
I am a double graduate of Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA

What is GuitarBloxx? It's a teaching method with ONE great goal: PLAYING THE GUITAR! What does that mean for you? This means that throughout the first few basic courses, the theory will be ONLY based on the game. "Hands on"! Do not just make notes! And yes, there are songs that are so easy to learn.

From the first class, everything you learn will be based on a song that you learn at the same time! Fun songs to play (you can even pick from my list) AND learn at the same time. You will be able to show the quick results of your progress to your relatives and friends! I will also give you written notes (to do a little practice at home), and also "backing tracks" to immediately give you the feeling of playing in a group!

All of this is included in my classes, and even more. Obviously, if you are intermediate or even advanced, the same principle applies, only the techniques taught and the songs that we learn differ. A little / a lot more difficulty, and with different goals.

And what's even more cool is that as you move forward in the program, it's YOU who chooses the BLOXX that you want us to work together.

In closing, you do not even have to own your own instrument. I have a ton of guitars of all styles that I rent to my students until they get theirs. And when they are ready to buy this first guitar, not only I offer to help them in their choice, but I also have a guitar store that offers the best prices.


Classes are offered Monday to Sunday, at Samson Blvd in Laval, 2 minutes west of Highway 13. Here are the time slots available at this time. Note that the available time slots may change without notice.

Thursday 19:30 - 22:30
Friday 9 pm - 10.30 pm
Saturday 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm
Sunday 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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Nadine
**Instruments:**
- **Guitar:** Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- **Keyboard:** Beginner, Intermediate
- **Lute and Oud:** Beginner, Intermediate
- **Piano:** Beginner, Intermediate
- **Piano Jazz / Pop:** Beginner, Intermediate
- **Songwriting and Composition:** Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- **Theory and Ear Training:** Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced


**Biography:**

Nadine holds a B.F.A. in Integrative Music Studies from Concordia University with a focus on guitar. She has been a certified teacher at Montreal Academy since 2009.

As a vibrant presence in Montreal’s music scene, Nadine performs regularly with her solo project as well as with various local and international artists. Her musical journey began at the age of five, inspired by her grandmother's Arabic piano classics. She transitioned to guitar during high school, where she played in rock bands, and continued her studies in jazz and classical guitar at CEGEP and university. Over the past six years, she has delved into the oud, integrating it into her original compositions.

With 26 years of teaching experience, Nadine offers instruction in a diverse range of styles, including Pop, Funk, Blues, Rock, R&B, Jazz, and Classical. Whether you aim to learn an instrument, write songs, prepare for an audition, or explore creativity across various musical genres, Nadine provides the tools and guidance needed to achieve your goals. Her lessons cover sight-reading, songwriting, ear training, improvisation, fingerpicking techniques, and more, all tailored to each student’s musical interests.

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