Acoustic & Electric: Professional guitar lessons from an experienced PhD musician

Àpd 85.29 C$ /h

Learn guitar or develop more advanced approaches through active learning and creativity. Students will be playing music from the very first lesson, and acquiring foundational skills and theoretical knowledge through learning your favourite songs. Lessons are tailored to suit the tastes, aspirations and ability of the students. As an experienced performing musician with a PhD in music, I focus on ‘doing’ rather than ‘knowing’, whether that involves learning songs, developing improvisational techniques or songwriting. But most importantly, I make sure we play music together and have fun in the process.

Informations supplémentaires

We'll figure out what's needed for lessons after the first session but sometimes a standard A4 notepad is handy and potentially (depending on what we're covering) a laptop, iPad/iPhone (or similar) or blank manuscript paper.

For online lessons, I will liaise with the student beforehand to discuss some minor settings tweaks to help the lessons run smoothly.

Lieu

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Cours au domicile de l'élève :

Autour de Utrecht, Pays-Bas

Cours chez le professeur :

Zwaansteeg, Utrecht, Netherlands

En ligne depuis Pays-Bas

Présentation

Hi folks, my name is Colin, I'm a musician, teacher and academic researcher. I have over 20 years of performance experience across a range of styles and settings.

With 10 years teaching experience, I have taught music and guitar at all levels of learning from primary to higher education and mature age, with extensive experience working with students with disabilities and learning difficulties. I have recently completed a PhD in music and ethnography (anthropology and sociology), and also have a first-class honours degree in music performance which I completed in Perth, Western Australia.

I offer face-to-face lessons from my house in the centre of Utrecht, The Netherlands, or you can also join my thriving online community of students if you would prefer to learn the guitar from the comfort of your own home.

Please feel free to get in touch and I look forward to jamming with you soon!

Education

First-Class Honours Degree in Music Performance (contemporary)
PhD (music & ethnography)

As an academic researcher I have delved into a broad variety of topics, from a ethnomusicological analysis of Kendrick Lamars creative approaches to the function of tribute music in local communities and broader society.

Expérience / Qualifications

Wedding and Corporate band - Eclipse Musicians Perth (Western Australia)
Interstate tours (This is Robbie, Sheeran Out Loud)
Tribute Bands and regional tours (Stone Roses, INXS, Oasis, Robbie Williams, Ed Sheeran, Blur, The Smiths)
Instrumental jazz fusion
Musical Theatre (In the Heights, Strictly Ballroom)
WAAPA in the Park 2019
Radioactive - Albany Entertainment Centre (South Australia)
Acoustic Duos
Various cover bands and fill-in guitar work
Performed in my birthplace of West Yorkshire, UK and my city of residence, Perth Western Australia

Age

Enfants (4-6 ans)

Enfants (7-12 ans)

Adolescents (13-17 ans)

Adultes (18-64 ans)

Seniors (65+ ans)

Niveau du Cours

Débutant

Intermédiaire

Avancé

Durée

30 minutes

60 minutes

Enseigné en

anglais

Compétences

Guitare

Acoustique

Blues

Country & bluegrass

Electrique

Folk

Funk

Indé & alternatif

Pop

Punk

Rock

Ska

Jazz

Solfège

Ecriture de chansons

Disponibilité semaine type

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Cours chez le professeur et par webcam

Cours à domicile

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

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Dear violin lovers! I'm a violin teacher for 10 years now, I have been teaching in Portugal and the Netherlands. My lessons can be given in English, Portuguese, French or Spanish.

Playing the violin is my passion, especially when I can pass on my knowledge and love for music to my students of all ages and levels.

I work as a team with you, finding the right method that fit your needs. What is important for me is to work on a good connection with the instrument and find the right basis for the start of your violin playing.
In my violin lessons, I would like also to share with you my musical knowledge, show you recordings of great violin players, prepare with you pieces that you always wanted to play and give you the tools so you can achieve your goals in music. I like to share the general knowledge of violin playing as well as basic and intermediate music theory lessons so you can enter in the world of music, but especially to have fun!!

My lessons can be shared between violin and theory together depending on what you are looking for.

The lessons will be at my house if you are in need of an instrument we can find one for you!

I did my Bachelor at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam with the teachers Maria Milstein and Eliot Lawson and completed my Masters in Performance degree with excellency as well in Amsterdam under the guidance of Liviu Prunaru and Mathieu van Bellen while studying baroque violin with Shunske Sato.

I have my own violin class in Amsterdam, and I love teaching.

I look forward to sharing this adventure with you!
Hope to hear from you!
Louisa

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Lessons typically include a mix of technical exercises, work on pieces (classical, pop, or anything you're interested in). I may also include elements like sight-reading, rhythm, or ear training, depending on what you need. I like to keep things flexible and adapt to what works best for you.

I work best with beginners and intermediate players of all ages. Whether you're learning for fun, picking it up again after a break, or preparing for early-level exams, we can shape the lessons around your goals!

Alain

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(2)

I am Alain, married and have two daughters and have lived in the Netherlands since 2017. Before this I lived in China for 15 years where I worked as a professional musician. I am originally from Mauritius where I also worked as a musician. I have years of experience teaching acoustic guitar and bass guitar to both children and adults.
Are you already advanced and do you want to improve yourself or have you never played and are you looking for someone who will teach you the basics first and then help you get better? Then you've come to the right place.
I can read music but prefer to play without sheet music to really feel the music and to express my own creativity in the music.

Berty

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(2)

Fun, emersive classes meant to draw to the student to the foundations of rock/blues and guitar in general. I have 20 years of experience playing the guitar. I have played for several groups a few years back and want to continue introducing students to my love for acoustic guitar!

Anna

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(2)

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I am a passionate, calm and patient teacher who wants to share my love of music with my fellow students. I am also keen on helping students improve and gain further confidence to perform.

I will be teaching online and when it is suitable I will be able to teach on location.

Pamela

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(2)

I am a professional classical pianist in the Netherlands working as a performer, accompanist, and piano teacher. I have bachelor's and master's degrees from the Conservatori Liceu in Barcelona and I'm actually taking my second master studies in HKU Conservatorium in Utrecht.

I am very fond of teaching and have experience with people of all ages and levels. For kids, I prepare dynamic classes with different techniques, games, and approaches, so they can be a fun experience for them. It's very important for me to teach students the best tools for approaching music but mainly that they enjoy, learn, and have a good time. We build and talk about the lessons and goals together, always following your interests and dreams with music.

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