Acoustic Guitar, Classic and Popular repertoire. Solfege and Music Theory. Music Composition.

From 50.09 C$ /h

Hi, my name is Luis, and I play acoustic and electric guitar. I have been a music teacher for twenty-five years. My musical influences encompass a diverse range, including classical music, jazz, blues, progressive rock, traditional Latin American music, and more. I mainly teach acoustic and popular guitar with classical technique. I also teach electric guitar, Solfege, music Theory, and Music Composition. So, my teaching style can best be described as helping the student discover his or her aptitudes and abilities through gentle guidance. My students like me to tell them that patience and persistence as a way to achieve a goal. Practice and perseverance are key to playing an instrument.
My teaching philosophy can best be described by saying, “Don't give up, remember that failing is part of training. Failure is the natural path to success.” My favorite thing about teaching is that the students achieve their goals through enjoyable classes. My students love that I give them exercises, tasks, and pieces that they can play easily, to move forward.
My approach to teaching music is dedication to the student and a passion for teaching. In addition, I tailor lessons to each specific student's case to meet the needs of each student at their learning level and age. I am committed to helping you grow by providing you with the support necessary for you to succeed. Thanks for taking a look at my profile. Hope to meet you soon!

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Around San Diego, CA, United States

About Me

I am a Guitarist, singer, music teacher, Children's Choir conductor, and arranger-composer.I earned a bachelor's degree in music education in Mexico. Also, I have a certificate of achievement in musical composition from San Diego Mesa College. I like Latin American and Mexican music, as well as jazz, blues, and classic rock. Additionally, I play the Cuban Tres, the Mexican Vihuela, and I play Orff Instruments for music education purposes. I have experience as a guitarist, playing Latin American and Mexican music, and making musical fusions with genres such as jazz, blues, and progressive rock. I also compose and transcribe music. I create sheet music (transcribing, arranging, composing, and songwriting). I have composed and arranged music for several formats, like combos, choirs, ensembles, or single guitars.

Education

- Certificate of Achievement in Music Composition. San Diego Mesa College. SDCCD. 2022-2024
- Bachelor of Arts in Music Education. Faculty of Music. National Autonomous University of Mexico, UNAM. Validated and certified by the IERF (International Education of Research Foundation, Inc.). Emphasis in Choirs and Orff ensembles 1991-1999.
- B.A. in Architecture. Autonomous University of Baja California (UABC) 1980-1985

Experience / Qualifications

• Creator of guitar, vocal, and instrumental ensembles, playing popular music in Mexico.
• Creator of choirs and musical ensembles for elementary and high schools.
• Choir conductor at the elementary and music schools. I wrote and edited my thesis: “Study and Arrangement of Twenty Mexican Traditional Vocal Songs to Enrich the Repertory of Children and Youth Musical Education” (Music Faculty, UNAM-México City, 2002).
• Composed the music for Rudyard Kipling's theater opus “The Cat That Walked by Himself".
• Solo guitarist, accompanist, and session musician of troubadours, music for children, and other ensembles. Baritone singer in choirs, such as the Choir of the Faculty of Music, from the National Autonomous University of Mexico, UNAM.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

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Duration

60 minutes

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