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Since November 2024
Instructor since November 2024
The Mindful Teaching Method - learn how to play guitar, Ukulele, write songs or produce music while calming your mind
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From 176.78 C$ /h
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My class is for anyone interested in music as a tool for life. The focus is to learn how to play an instrument and also cultivate mindfulness habits. I have taught with my own method for 20 years to hundreds of students from all walks of life.

We start our session with a short mindfulness exercise and then you'll learn how to play your chosen instrument through your favourite songs. If you're interested we can also then start to learn how to write songs and even record them!
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bring an open mind
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  • Allison Close, London SE10 8AZ, UK
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Online from United Kingdom
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
English
German
Skills
Acoustic
Blues
Classical
Electric
Electro & electronica
Folk
Funk
Indie & alternative
Pop
Punk
Rock
Rnb
Song & varieties
Jazz
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
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At teacher's location and via webcam
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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