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    Guitar Lessons with a Musician, Composer, and Producer — Learn to Play, Create, and Shine!

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    Learn guitar the right way with a professional musician, composer, and producer! Whether you prefer fingerstyle or playing with a pick, I'll teach you the proper techniques to build a solid foundation. You'll also learn how to play chords, and from the very first lessons, you'll be able to have fun playing your favorite songs! This course is designed to help you not only improve, but also enjoy making music. Let's turn your guitar dreams into reality—start playing, creating, and having fun today!

    For those who already have a sufficient level, I can also teach how to compose original melodies, riffs and sounds, as well as the basics of recording and production. This will allow you to unleash your creativity and bring your own musical creations to life!

    Extra information

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    Bring your guitar, picks and any other tools you might need. If you don't have them yet, don't worry, we'll discuss them during the first class and find something affordable to buy.

    Location

    At teacher's location: Soupetard, Toulouse, France
    Online via webcam
    At student's location: Around Toulouse, France

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    General info

    suitcase iconSkills:
    Acoustic, Classical, Electric, Indie & alternative, Rap & hip hop, Rock
    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, Turkish, Serbian, Macedonian

    About Me

    I am an artist, musician, and engineer with a PhD. I am here to share the skills I have spent years mastering. Helping others learn and succeed with my guidance is simply a joy for me. I take a creative approach to teaching, always finding ways to make learning more engaging and fun—because that’s how I learn, and it works!

    Why settle for the basics when you can stand out from the very beginning? :) Feel free to contact me for more information.

    Education

    - PhD in Automatic Control and Robotics through Artificial Intelligence (ISAE-SUPAERO and ONERA, Toulouse)
    - MSc in Aerospace Engineering (ISAE-SUPAERO, Toulouse)

    Experience / Qualifications

    Experience in English:

    - I have been living my life in English for 10 years.
    - I write songs in English.
    - I have taught Master's level courses at prestigious Grandes Écoles in Toulouse, both in English and French.
    - I have written scientific articles in English and delivered conferences and numerous presentations in English.

    Experience in Guitar/Music:

    - Starting at the age of 12, I took private lessons in classical/flamenco/Spanish guitar and electric guitar for 7 years.
    - I have been playing guitar for 20 years.
    - I currently compose, record, and produce alternative rock songs under the name Beyond March.
    - I know how to shoot music videos from a script, work with different lighting setups, and edit colors during post-production, among other skills.

    Experience in Visual and Digital Arts:

    - I have been drawing and painting since I was very young, coming from a family of painters. Being an artist isn’t just about mastering techniques—it’s about having a story, a unique soul to share. I have experience creating images, defining styles, and building artistic objectives.
    - I have hands-on experience in perspective, anatomy, various painting materials, and working on canvas.
    - I have years of experience in digital art using photography, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and similar tools.
    - I create NFTs from my digital art.
    - A few years ago, I exhibited my work at a renowned contemporary art fair.
    - I design book covers and illustrations for publishers.
    - I create logos.

    "Have you ever dreamed of being told, 'Your English is amazing – have you lived in the US or England?' If so, you've come to the right place. Traditional schools and formal classes often focus on grammar with a dash of listening practice, but this method can be monotonous and leave you unprepared to speak with confidence. From my own language learning journey, I know there is a better way. In this course, my goal is to give you the tools to speak like a native speaker from day one. Learning a language is about more than just words and rules: it’s about building a whole new personality in that language. Together, we’ll discover how to think, react, and even joke like a native, so you can make natural connections and be truly understood. During our first session, we will assess your needs to better adapt the lessons to your level of English. For example, you may have a good level, but your pronunciation is difficult to understand. If you wish, we can focus on specific exercises to improve it. Or, do you have difficulty understanding English speakers who speak quickly? Then we will work together to overcome this obstacle and strengthen your listening skills!
    I have been drawing and painting since I was little because I come from a family of painters. Being an artist is not only knowing the techniques but having a story, a unique soul to offer. So I have the experience of creating an image, a style and a goal as an artist. - I have hands-on experience with perspective, anatomy, different paints/materials, how to work on a canvas, etc. - I have years of experience in digital art using photography, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, etc. - I create NFTs from my digital art. - I exhibited at a famous contemporary art fair a few years ago. - I do book covers and illustrations for publishers. - I do logo design.

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