I assume my students can play chords , play melodies, do some soloing , wish to learn more and will dedicate weekly practice to achieve the goals we select. The style will be jazz or improvised music, flamenco, latin , blues , reggae, and other styles of contemporary music.
I want my students to be creative in their playing, to able to focus on a goal of expression and achieve it in the musical context that has been chosen with the main objective of feeling good about what they do.
I want them to develop self awareness of skills and needs analysing how other famed guitarists play , what they play, how and why they play in that manner to develop their unique distinct voice.
I want my students to be able to create grooves both rhythmically and melodically.
I want my students to experience different ways of been lyrical on the guitar, different ways of expressing melodies both through timbre as also with melodic harmonic enharmonic or rhythmic variations.
I want my students to strive for emotion and to seek it constantly in all their playing .
I want my students to understand how a band band grooves, how to develop the groove, achieve melodic and rhythmic climaxes, understand how to play in the background or forefront without bringing up the volume of the instrument.
And much much more.
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After 30 years in Europe and in the USA I have come back home to my Australia where I am currently dedicating part of my time to music teaching , sharing with you my knowledge and experience.
Proof of Teaching experience
In the last 20 years I have had over 2000 students, ages 9 to 70 at: LIPA ( UK) , (Paul Mc Cartney’s School of Music), L’Aula, (Berklee`s College of Music partner in Spain ) and at the Conservatorium of the “Liceu” , The Conservatorium of “Badalona “, both in Barcelona, Spain.
Past students have achieved highly successful careers as: Macaco , a latin grammy award winner Kate Pinell, West end ,London, Sarah Randle, performing for the Queen of England, Kim Manning as a member of Parliament funk ,( George Clinton), amongst others.
My textbooks are used in Conservatories and schools of Music in spanish speaking countries around the world.
My music methodology received high acclaim by the European Educational Music Commission in 1997.
What do I teach ?
Electric acoustic and spanish guitar
How to make music, how to feel good about playing the guitar in a quick , easy manner and of course my main final objective would be to get you playing the guitar for the rest of your life
Levels
Intermediate , advanced and I also select beginners who do like to achieve specific goals. An enthusiastic beginner who follows my guidance is a very satisfying personal experience.
Price
Between 60 and 85 per hour.
I
would recommend group classes for beginners as private tuition is not the only format for learning how to play the guitar in an effective manner.
Conditions will apply for establishing an efficient compromise on both parties
I have spent the last 30 years helping guitarists develop their inner voice and be themselves and of course happy with what they do and definitely not frustrated.
Music theory and technique is easy but learning to do music and express yourself in a way that makes you happy is what most of the present day educational system lacks .
“Do you really want to play Bach as others tell you to do it?” Of course not, not even Bach would have wanted that.
Come and join me and let´s groove and do good music.
Thomas