Funk, Groove & Jazz Fusion Guitar Lessons – English / French / Spanish

From 49.62 C$ /h

Hi!

I’m a guitarist and composer with a strong background in funk, jazz fusion, groove, and improvisation. I’ve been teaching for over 10 years and offer personalized lessons for players who want to explore these styles in depth.

Whether you're into tight rhythm playing, colorful voicings, harmony, or improvisation in a groove context, we’ll work together based on your level and musical goals.

Topics we can explore:
• Funk rhythm guitar
• Voicings and harmony
• Improvisation
• Sound, groove
• Learning songs or composing your own

Let’s connect and work on your sound!

Location

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Around Prague, Czech Republic

About Me

I'm a guitarist, composer and teacher that started playing guitar at the age of 10 and learned from teachers such as Patrice Boudot Lamot (Blues, Rock), Sheryl Bailey (Jazz), and Maurice Arenas (Jazz Fusion).
I played in jazz fusion, funk, blues and rock bands, and played for artists such as Marta High (one James Brown’s backing vocalist), Omar Lye Fook, or The JB’s (members of James Brown’s band).
In 2019, I formed the band which mixes jazz fusion and prog rock
I also followed a program with the conservatory of Amsterdam on Carnatic rhythms (rhythms found in the south of India).

Education

I started playing guitar at the age of 10 and learned from teachers such as Patrice Boudot Lamot (Blues, Rock), Sheryl Bailey (Jazz), and Maurice Arenas (Jazz Fusion).
I followed a program with the conservatory of Amsterdam on Carnatic rhythms (rhythms found in the south of India).

Experience / Qualifications

I've been teaching for more than 10 years in different music schools and given lessons to students of different ages and levels.

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

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

French

Spanish

Skills

Guitar

Funk

Blues

Jazz

Rock

Song & varieties

Pop

Rnb

Acoustic

Electric

Availability of a typical week

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20-24

Learn Advanced Rhythms & Carnatic Rhythms (For all Musicians)

99.24 C$ /h

Sharpen your rhythmic skills and explore advanced rhythmic concepts across genres and traditions.

In these lessons, we'll cover:

Polyrhythms (3:2, 5:4, 7:4, etc.)

Playing in different subdivisions

Playing with rhythmical groupings

Odd time signatures

Carnatic Rhythmical Theory

Intro to Konnakol

Creative rhythmic techniques for composition

I'm a professional guitarist, composer, and teacher with over 10 years of experience in teaching. I specialize in jazz fusion, groove-based music, and progressive styles of music. I studied Carnatic rhythm at the Conservatory of Amsterdam and bring a dynamic, accessible, and creative approach to rhythm training — suitable for all instruments.

Ivan

Music is one of the most powerful ways of self-expression and impact on the human soul.With the help of music, we can share with others our experiences, feelings of joy and sadness. In my opinion, the guitar is the perfect instrument for this, it can be happy and sad, cry and laugh, we just need to find the right ways to transmit our ideas.
I will gladly share my experience and knowledge with you and help you immerse yourself in the wonderful world of music and will support you on the way to learning how to play the guitar.

You will learn about hand position, seating, sound producing , technique and musical phrasing

Best regards ,
Ivan

Justin

Dobry den! I am a new expat to Prague, and I am looking to teach kids or adults of any age to start playing guitar, and learn a little conversational English in the process. The lesson format would look something like this:

- We go over guitar basics - chords, scales, form, etc.
- We pick a few songs of your choosing (or I can select some classic songs) that we can work through until you can play them all the way through.
- We continue learning as much as you'd like!

Miles

Born in San Diego California and raised in Hawaii, Miles has studied classical guitar and contemporary music since childhood. His musical experiences have ranged both from performing and recording Reggae, Blues, Rock, Pop, Metal, Afro and World Beat to accompanying Jazz bands and classical ensembles. Miles continues his musical career and studies of Classical-Flamenco guitar in Europe where he has been living and teaching for the past ten years. Teacher since the age of seventeen.

As both an experienced teacher and performance artist, I teach my students of all ages and interests; beginner – advanced:

• Music Theory- Scales, Chords, Reading, Rhythm
• Guitar technique
• Improvisation
• Songs and Phrases
• All Music Genres – Acoustic Electric & Bass
• How to improve Musicianship or simply learn basic skills

I Individualize lessons to your needs and interests while helping you to find “your style.”

Online lessons have a discounted price!

Ivan

Justin

Miles

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