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Nashville Music School - Foundations of Guitar and Music Theory Lessons

Young, dynamic and motivating music teacher from Nashville, TN (Music City, USA). Lessons include acoustic and electric guitar, bass, drums, piano, trumpet and music theory lessons to students of all ages and all levels. Inspired by the way music is taught in Nashville, the lessons are fun and interactive, and I adapt to my students interests. I use techniques and methods that are unique to Nashville. Music theory, ear training and important elements to great musicianship such as speed, endurance, muscle memory techniques, rhythm exercises are an integral part of the lessons and will help you develop excellent musicianship and versatility in many styles of music.

Whether you are a serious beginner, or already play and want to continue developing and progressing, it will be a pleasure to teach you!

Extra information

I was born into a musical family, in Nashville TN, (USA) also known as the "Music City". My family holds two Grammy Awards in music, as my cousin was a member of The Fairfield Four, an American Gospel group that has existed for over 90 years and inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. In 2008, I graduated from Nashville School of the Arts, with a general diploma and concentration in Music performance and guitar. Later on, I pursued my graduate studies in Music and Business and have over 20 years experience in the music industry. I've been the guitarist for the SOVA Gospel Choir in Geneva for some years and have since left to focus on my school. Since relocating to France, I love to share my experience, knowledge and passion with others living in the Geneva area and Pays de Gex. Feel free to contact me, to schedule your first lesson! Now, we are located in GENEVA, SWITZERLAND. I am only taking students who are able to practice and progress outside of their classes, and are prompt with time during classes!

*The home studio is accessible by public transport

Location

At teacher's location: Cardoso, Avenue De-Luserna, Geneva, Switzerland

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suitcase iconSkills:
Band practice, Blues, Improvisation, Rock
Acoustic, Blues, Country & bluegrass, Electric, Electro & electronica, Folk, Funk, Heavy metal, Indie & alternative, Pop, Punk, Reggae & dub, Rnb, Rock, Ska
Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
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Duration:
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The class is taught in:English, French

About Me

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Young, dynamic and motivating music teacher from Nashville, TN (Music City, USA), I give private music lessons. Lessons include acoustic and electric guitar, bass, drums, piano, trumpet and music theory lessons to students of age 7+ and all levels. Inspired by the way music is taught and played in Nashville, the lessons are fun and I adapt to students interests.

I use techniques and methods that are unique to Nashville such as the "Nashville Number System". Music theory, ear training and important elements to great musicianship such as speed, endurance, muscle memory techniques, rhythm exercises are an integral part of the lessons and will help you develop excellent musicianship and versatility in many styles of music.

Whether you are a serious beginner, or already play and want to continue developing and progressing, I'd be happy to be on this journey with you!

Education

Lille University 1 - IAE (Bachelor of Business Administration; complete)
Tennessee State University (Bachelor of Science in Music - Commercial Music with concentration in Business and Performance)

Experience / Qualifications

Professional musician/teacher and multi-instrumentalist specialized in music performance, arrangement, music theory, and audio engineering

Reviews (17)

Great first lesson 👍
Joshua is an excellent teacher. He is clearly well versed in all things music and provides great instruction. He is friendly, optimistic, patient and kind and therefor has the perfect character and temperament to be teaching. We look forward to many more lessons with Joshua.
Joshua is an excellent music teacher. He uses a creative and effective method to help people learn. We highly recommend it, especially for students of all ages to improve their skills.
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My 10 year old son, who no longer wanted to continue the piano after 3 years with a "classical" teacher, seems to have regained his taste for music after the first hour with Joshua. I hope it continues like this! Thanks to Joshua!
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It is really not fair to either the instructor or the student to provide an appraisal and rating after only a single class! That being said, they have so far started out quite well. The mutual communication with the teacher is excellent. A good foundation for the lessons is being laid.
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