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Guitar and music lessons from a CvA graduated teacher in Amsterdam

Learning to play the guitar can be an amazing experience at every stage of the process! My ultimate goal is to help my students to develop their skills and musical understanding by learning and playing music that they like.

Therefore I adapt my teaching methodologies to the tastes and needs of every student. Throughout every lesson, we will work on three main courses of development: technical aspects, theoretical knowledge, and performative practice.

My classes are open for anyone who would like to enjoy exploring the universe of music: beginners and advanced, children and adults, you are all welcome to book the first lesson.

Location

At student's location: Around Amsterdam, Netherlands
Online via webcam
At teacher's location: Rechtbank Amsterdam, Parnassusweg, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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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:
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Spanish, Dutch

About Me

Learn to play the music you love on the guitar!

With more than 10 years of experience teaching and performing, a graduated musician form the Conservatory of Amsterdam offers affordable lessons on music and guitar. The main goal is: learn by playing the music that you love!
Through flexible scheduling and pricing, learning music can be a wonderful experience for everyone!

Education

Classical Music Degree at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, followed by studies in music cognition at the Universiteit van Amsterdam. Previously studied at Conservatorio Gilardo Gilardi in La Plata, Argentina.

Experience / Qualifications

More than 10 years of teaching and performing experience in different styles as classical music (including early music and modern music), pop, rock, blues and folk.

Reviews (8)

Nice, educational and very fun guitar lessons for my 11 year old son.
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The class was what I expected, fun and encouraging. I hope to keep having lessons with Santiago and would definitely recommend. He replayed fast and setting things up was very smooth.
I enjoyed this first lesson. nice teacher, serious, puts you at ease and good guitarist. Effortlessly adapts the teaching material to your level.
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Santiago is a kind and fun teacher, attentive and attuned. He is also very good at creating a space where you enjoy the music you play/make regardless of the level you are at.
I think that learning as an adult is a bit challenging. However, Santiago's classes are fun and it feels easy to learn. I feel I am progressing and I enjoy the lessons. Also, in every class, I discover something new about music! He is also relaxed while teaching which helps a lot when I make mistakes. ​I love learning with him :)
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Online reputation

  • Instructor since August 2020
  • 6 repeat students
  • Phone number verified
  • Google connected

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