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Guitar, piano and singing lessons for beginners: theory, practice, improvisation and composition

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Music has always been my biggest passion and I really enjoy sharing it with other people. My main music genres are pop, rnb, ballades, a bit of jazz and soul.
I can read music notes, but I mainly play by ear (which can be learned too!). I am into music theory and how it helps to understand what one hears and plays.
When it comes to singing, I know some basic techniques and can help with pitch, harmonizing, control and feeling comfortable/confident when singing.
I can teach some basics about improvisation and composition

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I have been playing the piano for about six years and the guitar for three years. I have been singing for most of my life, have been part of the school and university choir, have already participated at a few small concerts, and have been composing my own songs for some years now.

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At student's location: Around The Hague, Netherlands

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suitcase iconSkills:
Acoustic, Jazz, Pop, Rnb, Song & varieties
Age:
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Duration:
30 minutes
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60 minutes
90 minutes
The class is taught in:German, Spanish, English, Catalan

About Me

Intercultural young student from Barcelona and Berlin, currently living in The Hague
Interested in Languages, Culture and Music
My Master's is related to politics, international relations, global cooperation, and environmental and social topics.

Education

Completed Global Studies Bachelor, an interdisciplinary and international degree
My mothertongues are German (Goethe C2 Certificate) and Spanish (High school), English C2 level (IELTS Certificate).
Two years of piano and music theory lessons

Experience / Qualifications

Six years of language teaching experience to private students, language schools and bigger groups at companies
Three years of music teaching experience
Hey! I am Malena, I was born in Berlin and grew up in Barcelona, where I completed my Bachelor's in English. Therefore I have grown up speaking multiple languages. I have been teaching teenagers and adults, privately and in groups, for over six years now. I have a dynamic and interactive approach, with interesting and helpful materials. I teach theory with practical exercises, reading and analyzing articles, practicing writing both formally and casually, and training conversation and oral understanding

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