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Classical Guitar, Music Theory, Music for Children

My name is Caterina, I am a classical guitarist.
I got my Master degree in Lemmensinstituut, Leuven with Raphaella Smits. I am an experienced teacher and I am offering private guitar lessons and group lessons at my place or on location for any level and age, from beginners to more advanced.
I am experienced in teaching children and use my own method fitted to personal needs and interests.
There is also the possibility to learn about solfege and harmony during class.

Extra information

Bring your own guitar

Location

At student's location: Around Leuven, Belgium
At teacher's location: Kolonel Begaultlaan, 3012 Leuven, Belgium

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General info

Age:
Infants (0-3 years old)
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
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:
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Italian, Dutch

About Me

My goal as a teacher is to make my students love guitar and music in general.
I love to explore different kinds of repertoire and help my students to develop their own taste and sensibility.
For the youngest I propose a playful approach to the instrument and to the music theory, with games, toys and drawings.
It is important for me to make my students feel relaxed and to work in a friendly context.

Education

Conservatorio Licinio Refice (Frosinone, Italy), Arts Academy (Rome, Italy), Lemmensinstituut (Leuven, Belgium)

Experience / Qualifications

Private teacher in Italy and Belgium
Substitute teacher in SLAC Conservatorium (Leuven, Belgium)
Masterclass teacher in Kunsthumaniora Lemmensinstituut (Leuven, Belgium)

Reviews (10)

Caterina adapts to the level and wishes of the student and is friendly and patient. She deepens the learning opportunities with each exercise and has an eye for the short and long term learning process. She has an eye for detail without being discouraged. Bravissima! :-)
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It was really good beginning. I am looking forward for my next lesson!
Excellent teacher, works at the student's pace.
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Just had my first lesson with Caterina and that was a very nice experience. She took her time to learn what I want to get out of the lessons and then quickly picked in on that with simple but effective excercises. Off to a good start!
It was a nice start. I am really happy with the first lesson taught by Caterina. She is really helpful and explains the basics quite well.
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