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Learning to play guitar in Antwerp: tailor-made lessons.
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From 100.27 C$ /h
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Whether you are an absolute beginner or an advanced guitarist, together we map out your personal trajectory. Would you like to play classical pieces, learn more pop songs or improvise? That's all possible!

After my classical guitar studies at the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp, I started to specialize in music pedagogy with a specific focus on instrumental learning by ear and creative music making. Because of my insight into musical learning, I can adapt my lessons to your level and your preferences. I also have experience with various musical styles, so I'm flexible in that too!

Lessons take place at my home in Antwerp, but on location is also possible (subject to a fee and only for lessons of 1 hour).
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  • Around Antwerp, Belgium
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  • Lovelingstraat, Antwerpen, België
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About Me
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My name is Toon and I have been playing guitar since I was eight years old. Since then I have been completely sold. I hope to be able to pass on my passion for the instrument to you. As a musician and composer I am active in my own project farfar, and have played in several other bands in the past. I know my way around both classical and electric guitar. I am a jovial and open person and I have a good listening ear. I always try to take into account the personality and wishes of my students when designing my lessons.
Education
As a child I always took music lessons at the music academy, both classical and electric guitar. Then I went to study classical guitar at the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp. There I followed a Bachelor, Master and Specific Teacher Training.
Experience / Qualifications
Throughout my studies at the conservatory I taught in various music studios. After my studies I started working in music academies, which I have been doing for six years now.
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
30 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in
Dutch
English
Spanish
French
Skills
Classical
Pop
Rock
Blues
Electric
Ska
Reggae & dub
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
New York
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At teacher's location and via webcam
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At student's home
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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