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Instructor since July 2022
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Learn to play the classical guitar/lute in a simple and didactic way
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From 31.56 C$ /h
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Whether you want to learn from scratch or want to perfect your technique, you can learn step by step with personalized classes adapted to your level. Do you want to learn chords, plucking, popular songs or delve into the virtuoso repertoire of the guitar? In this course you will find all the material you need!
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To give class you only need a computer and optionally a microphone that captures the sound of the instrument.
Location
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Online from Spain
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
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
Spanish
English
Skills
Song & varieties
Classical
Electric
Indie & alternative
Acoustic
Rock
Pop
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
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Online 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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Folk or classical acoustic guitar.

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Depending on your goals, you can learn, if you wish, to play 60 to 80% of current music from the first lessons, which often use the same chords and the same techniques. The objectives take into consideration the following points:

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- Left / right hand coordination and rhythm exercises for the right hand
- Learning of different pieces of your choice
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- Learning arpeggios
- Work around muscle memory
- Learning improvisation, musical play with others
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-Understand and discover the many facets of an exciting and user-friendly instrument
- Benefit from personalized advice on your posture and certain pitfalls to avoid when starting alone
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🎩 Musette – That dreamy, nostalgic sound from a smoky Paris café. You don’t just play Musette, you paint a picture.
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Do you dream of playing and singing simultaneously with fluidity and confidence, without distraction or loss of pitch or rhythm?
In this lesson you will learn step by step how to unify your voice and your musical instrument, and build a true harmony between playing and singing, while adjusting the musical pitch to suit your voice accurately and healthily.

This training is designed for anyone who finds it difficult to combine singing and playing instruments, or feels that one overshadows the other. Together, we will work to make playing and singing complement each other rather than compete.


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🪶 The lesson includes:

🎶 Exercises for coordinating singing and playing instruments

Practical exercises for combining voice with instrumental music

Working towards independence between hand and voice

Playing and singing on the oud, organ, or piano

Seamless transition between vocal and instrumental passages


🌬️ Breathing and voice control training

Sound support during playback

Breath control in long sentences

Maintaining the stability of the layer without stress


🎵 Choosing songs that suit your voice

Identifying the perfect layer for you

Adapt the song to your acoustic space

Choose a repertoire that showcases your voice in the best way.


🎼 Musical Analysis of Songs

Understanding rhythm and sentence structure

Linking the playing to the melody

Strengthening rhythmic and tonal sense

Pay attention to voice entry and exit points


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🎯 Who is this lesson for?

For anyone who wants to sing and play music for themselves with confidence and enjoyment

For beginner and amateur singers

For musicians who want to develop their singing skills

For those who own a musical instrument and are looking for a complete and balanced performance


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✨ In this lesson you will not only learn how to play and sing, but also how to listen to yourself consciously, control your voice, and perform with feeling and composure.
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Welcome to the music class!

Here, we are gonna discover the wonders of learning an instrument. From reading note letters, implementing a proper form to sight reading a piece, we are gonna learn in our own pace. If you're just learning music now and it feels like there's a lot to understand, don't worry we're gonna start from the basics. I will help you understand music and its elements.

With your dedication and my guidance, I'm positive that we will get a good result!
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In my class you learn how to play the guitar either finger style or with a pick (plectrum).
First, you learn the basics, if this is what you need. Then you learn about styles and ways of playing the guitar.
Consequently, you learn how to develop your own style in music and find ways of making yourself and others happy with the means of your guitar!

You also learn how purchase the right guitar and how to set it up for you to be comfortable with.

You save your money on a luthier's shop every month.

You learn the smartest fingerings for any chord changes and scales!

You get to learn the theory in detail so that you fully understand what you play.

You get best deals on guitars from local music stores.

You get to learn how to sightread music and more!

See you soon!
Martin
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Each method is different depending on the age of the student and their needs. Music theory lessons possible in the same guitar, bass guitar or ukulele lessons. Sensory method from the age of 4. Tablature and scores according to levels.
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Experienced Violin, Viola, Piano, Voice, Ukulele, and Composition/Music Theory Teacher offering Top quality 1:1 or small group lessons around Berlin or Online.

Please contact me to arrange a lesson, or for any further information

All ages and abilities are welcome.
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I incorporate technical methods and practices to help you overcome the technical challenges that musical pieces may present, such as arpeggios, scales, tremolos, and rhythms, among others. I can also assist you in improving your speed and precision in executing these techniques with both your right and left hands.
Lessons are fully customized to your age, prior experience, learning style, and personal goals to ensure you achieve the best results.My aim is to make music enjoyable and stress-free, fostering an atmosphere that promotes confidence in their abilities. After each session, I provide personalized notes that outline key areas for improvement, helping students stay organized and focused on their practice with clear objectives. As a patient and encouraging instructor, I continuously refine my own skills through lessons, seminars, and collaboration with other music educators, ensuring that I provide the best possible education for my students.
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📚 What you’ll learn:
• 🎵 Correct hand position for both right and left hands
• 📖 Reading simple sheet music
• 🎼 Playing your first complete classical piece
• 🎸 Understanding the guitar parts and basic maintenance

🎯 Method:
Lessons are fully tailored to your needs and pace. I combine practical exercises, fun pieces, and clear explanations to make your progress fast and enjoyable. Materials (PDF scores, exercises, and backing tracks) are provided after each lesson.
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The objective of my lessons is above all to make you have a good time: learn while having fun, while practicing the instrument and acquiring the keys to play the pieces you have always dreamed of.

You'll progress at your own pace, with an approach that combines the joy of playing with musical understanding. Together, we'll put words and concepts behind the notes to build a solid theoretical foundation.

The balance between practice and theory will help you develop your personal style and find your own sound.
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