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Classical guitar and music theory lessons for all levels in Graz with an experienced guitarist!
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From 43 C$ /h
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Hello everybody!
I am Pijus, a musician with a great love for the classical guitar!
During my studies in Lithuania, Belgium, and Austria, as well as through master classes with renowned classical guitarists, I gained valuable knowledge and experience. These have helped me win 15 competitions and perform in numerous concerts in Lithuania, Belgium, and Austria. That's why I want to share everything I've learned with you, so you can discover the world of the classical guitar and fall in love with it!

In class, we will look together at how to work on a piece independently and play it by heart.
There are also practical exercises for technique and musicality – and a bit of music theory to help you better understand how the guitar and music work together.
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The student should bring his or her own guitar, music book and footstool
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About Me
Hey there!

My name is Pijus. I am a classical guitarist from Lithuania and I am currently doing my Master's in Classical Guitar performance at the
University of Music and Performing Arts Graz (Kunst-Universität Graz) in Austria.

My musical education consists of 12 years in a Music Gymnasium in Lithuania as well as a Bachelor's degree in Guitar performance in Leuven, Belgium (in the class of Raphaëlla Smits (Belgium) and João Carlos Victor (Brazil).

Besides my studies, I have worked and perfected my playing and musical understanding with numerous classical guitar stars during masterclasses.

Thus, I have studied classical guitar for almost 15 years now and during all those years I have been awarded in numerous National and International Guitar Competitions in Lithuania, Estonia and the US.

Thanks to my teacher in Belgium, João Carlos Victor, I am currently very interested in Early music of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. However, to me every period of music is beautiful in its own ways and characteristics.

I am very eager to teach classical guitar, as well as music theory to my students, since I believe that music allows people to express themselves in beautiful and heartfelt ways.
In my opinion, playing an instrument that a person likes, as well as understanding the theory behind music and how it is performed, should be an important part of every person's life.
Education
Almost 15 years of Studying Classical Guitar
Bachelor's in Classical Guitar performance LUCA School of Arts (Leuven, Belgium)
Currently studying for the Master's degree in Classical Guitar Performance at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Graz, Austria.
Experience / Qualifications
Almost 15 years of Studying Classical Guitar
Bachelor's in Classical Guitar performance LUCA School of Arts (Leuven, Belgium)
Currently studying for the Master's degree in Classical Guitar Performance at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Graz, Austria.
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Duration
60 minutes
The class is taught in
Lithuanian
English
French
German
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
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Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
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04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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1. Understanding the Guitar and Fretboard

Develop a clear understanding of your instrument and learn how notes, chords, scales and musical patterns are organized across the fretboard. This will help you learn songs more efficiently and express your own musical ideas with greater freedom.

2. Song Accompaniment

Develop your skills as a rhythm guitarist through chords, strumming patterns, fingerstyle techniques and accompaniment approaches from a variety of musical styles.

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