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Have you always dreamed of singing or humming your favorite hit and accompanying yourself on the guitar?
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Have you always dreamed of singing or humming your favorite hit and accompanying yourself on the guitar?
I adapt to the level of the student, to have the student play as soon as possible, I can accompany him on percussion or bass, no music theory required, if you want to learn with music theory it is also possible .
For over 40 years, I have been part of groups of all styles and I have also performed with street singers.
No nonsense... you suggest your song to me and I will tell you, after evaluating your skills, what it is. We define together what you want to do and for what desired end result.
Classes are held either at home or at my premises located near the airport.
No obligation on the number of lessons, no compulsory music theory, only if desired, no particular age. Then, auf defines the plan of attack together 😉
Don’t hesitate to ask me questions, I don’t bite :)!
Looking forward, have a nice day
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guitar, bass, vocals, arrangements

Since 2020-...
Singer/guitarist, Sinatra repertoire, Dean Martin, Matt Monro, Bobby Darin, revisited. Dressed in suit, tie, two-tone shoes, hat, guitar, amp, microphone, just like back then. Resumption of singing lessons with Sophie Agoua.

Bassist of the group Ollage, progressive ethno jazz, several concerts in Haute-Savoie
Teaser - Ollage Group

2010-2020
Guitarist of the group The Goalseekers, covers of original Soul from 2010 to 2016, approx. 20 concerts.

Bassist of the group Howlin, original Blues Rock, Usine Genève concert (2019)

2000-2010
Anniversary concert for the 20th anniversary of New Toys at the Usine à Gaz (November 20, 2004).

Guitarist and arranger for CMB from 2004 to 2006 (Electro-acoustic Rock), several concerts including Le Bleu Lézard in Lausanne, etc.

Guitarist and arranger for The Wenders since 2006 to 2019 (Electro-acoustic Rock), several concerts including Usine à Gaz in Nyon, the Britannia Pub in Geneva, Chat Noir stage at the music festivals in Geneva, Musik-Alma festival in Brussels, etc. more than 50 concerts.

1990-2000
Countless number of participations in demos, studios, rehearsals, projects of all kinds in duos or groups, in various styles, etc. Not much came to fruition but there were still several rock groups such as Jester (Pop Rock) and Horny Spirits (“Agricultural” Rock (sic)) which lasted for a while!

1980-1990
4 years of classical guitar with Paul Portman (semi-professional level); 2 years at the School of Musical Technologies, Jazz class (3rd and 4th year); 1 year at the Musical Development Studio with Christophe Leu (harmony); 1 year of singing lessons with Gérard “Cricket” Fourtois (Sutter Blind Date) and 1 year with Bérangère Mastrangelo.
Guitarist of the group GAD (Blues Hard): appearance on the RSR 2 Hotline; concert at Golfe Drouot in Paris; opening act for Motörhead in Annecy (1983), more than 50 concerts.
Guitarist of the group New Toys (New Wave): 1985 release of the self-produced vinyl “All is under control”, 1000 copies, appearance on Couleur 3 for 3 months every day, Paléo Folk Festival on the Grande Scène; television shows (Midi Public and Etoiles à mattresses, created by Mermet and Monnet, the founders of Couleur 3); Chat Noir in Carouge, more than 50 concerts.

In 1969
First guitar in his hands, self-taught, learned the entire repertoire of French songs of the time: Hugues Aufray, Maxime Le Forestier, etc.
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About Me
guitar, bass, vocals, arrangements

Since 2020-...
Singer/guitarist, character creation Mr Swing & Smooth, Sinatra repertoire, Dean Martin, Matt Monro, Bobby Darin, revisited. Dressed in a suit, tie, two-tone shoes, hat, guitar, amp, microphone, just like back then. Resumption of singing lessons with Sophie Agoua for a solo singer project.

Bassist of the group Ollage, progressive ethno jazz, several concerts in Haute-Savoie
Teaser - Ollage Group

2010-2020
Guitarist of The Goalseekers, original Soul covers from 2010 to 2016, approx. 20 gigs.

Bassist of the group Howlin, original Blues Rock, Usine Geneva concert (2019)

2000-2010
New Toys 20th anniversary concert at the Usine à Gaz (November 20, 2004).

Guitarist arranger of CMB from 2004 to 2006 (Electro-acoustic Rock), several concerts including Le Bleu Lézard in Lausanne, etc.

Guitarist arranger of The Wenders since 2006 to 2019 (Electro-acoustic Rock), several concerts including the Usine à Gaz in Nyon, the Britannia Pub in Geneva, Chat Noir stage at the Fêtes de la Musique in Geneva, Musik-Alma festival in Brussels, etc more than 50 gigs.

1990-2000
Countless number of participations in demos, studios, rehearsals, projects of all kinds in duos or groups, in various styles, etc. Few things came to fruition but there were still several rock bands such as Jester (Pop Rock) and Horny Spirits (Rock “Agricultural” (sic)) which lasted some time!

1980-1990
4 years of classical guitar with Paul Portman (semi-professional level); 2 years at the School of Musical Technologies, Jazz class (3rd and 4th year); 1 year at the Musical Development Studio with Christophe Leu (harmony); 1 year of singing lessons with Gérard “Cricket” Fourtois (Sutter Blind Date) and 1 year with Bérangère Mastrangelo.
Guitarist of the group GAD (Blues Hard): passage on the RSR 2 Hotline; concert at Golfe Drouot in Paris; first part of Motörhead in Annecy (1983), more than 50 concerts.
Guitarist of the group New Toys (New Wave): 1985 release of the self-produced vinyl "All is under control", 1000 copies, passage on Couleur 3 for 3 months every day, Paléo Folk Festival on the Main Stage; television programs (Midi Public and Etoiles à Mattress, created by Mermet and Monnet, the founders of Couleur 3); Chat Noir in Carouge, more than 50 concerts.

In 1969
First guitar in hand, self-taught, learned all the repertoire of French songs of the time: Hugues Aufray, Maxime Le Forestier, etc.
Education
ETM (School of Musical Technology Geneva)
4 years of classical guitar with Paul Portman (semi-professional level)
Musical Development Studio (harmony)
Experience / Qualifications
40 years of experience in bands and also as a street singer, self-produced vinyl + CD, TV, radios, Paleo big stage, etc.
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
French
English
Spanish
German
Skills
Electric
Jazz
Song & varieties
Rock
Blues
Acoustic
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Have you always dreamed of singing or humming your favorite hit and accompanying yourself on the guitar?

I adapt to the level of the student, to make the student play as soon as possible, I can accompany him on percussion, bass or guitar, no compulsory music theory, if you want to learn with music theory c It's possible too.

For over 40 years, I have been part of groups of all styles and I also have experience as a street singer.

No nonsense... you offer me your song and I will tell you, after having assessed your skills, what it is. We define together what you want to do and what final result you want. Most hits are played on 3-4 chords.

Classes are held either at your home or at my premises located near Geneva airport.
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My goal is to give you concrete tools to quickly play music, develop your ear and your autonomy, while maintaining a lively, structured and motivating approach.
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Capable of covering a wide range of styles (rock, jazz, metal, funk, country, etc.), the lessons focus on the student's personal tastes and the joy of playing and learning. No prior knowledge of music theory or solfège is required to play these instruments, and these will be introduced gradually. Improvisation (blues, rock, jazz, etc.) is also explored, and the year revolves around projects such as playing a "challenge" piece, composing songs, preparing a small concert with friends, and more!
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With a bachelor's degree in jazz from HEMU (Lausanne) and a master's degree in pedagogy from HKB (Bern), Pierrick Begnaud has been teaching for over ten years (Conservatoire Populaire de Genève, EMP) and is also active on the regional music scene with, among others, In Fallow, Danitsa, Di-Meh, Seraphin, Down To The Bunker, Jeremy Joel.
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You want to get to know your voice, sing with your body, and understand how your voice works. Singing is an exciting playground. I invite you to explore, in a gentle and supportive space, to experience it and become familiar with your instrument.
I also provide you with the keys to understanding and reading sheet music so that you can read music or deepen your musical knowledge.
Finally, I'll give you some basic piano skills so I can accompany you if needed.
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I offer piano and singing lessons at home in Geneva and the surrounding area, for teenagers and adults who wish to sing while accompanying themselves on the piano or work on a personal repertoire.

These lessons are suitable for both beginners and those with some prior experience in piano and singing. The goal is to create a clear, musical accompaniment tailored to your voice, your skill level, and the songs you enjoy.

We can work together:

the basics of piano to accompany yourself;
simple chords and chord progressions;
rhythm and voice/piano coordination;
harmonic listening;
accuracy, phrasing and interpretation;
the construction of a simple and effective support system;
reading sheet music or chord charts (American chords);
adapting a piece to your key;
the work of expression and emotion.

You choose the repertoire: French songs, pop, variety, jazz, musical theatre, film scores, personal pieces or songs that you dream of being able to play and sing.

I can also support singers who wish to prepare for an audition, a performance, a demo, or a show. The lessons can be focused on piano, singing, or a balance of both, depending on your needs.

My background combines piano, singing, accompaniment, harmony, American composition, ear training, creating shows, and accompanying singers and dancers. I started playing piano at age 7 at the conservatory and studied there until the third cycle, before teaching in Paris and Brussels.

I place great importance on listening, enjoyment, and personalization. Lessons are fully adapted to your level, tastes, and goals. We progress step by step, in a focused yet relaxed atmosphere, with practical tools so you can quickly practice on your own between sessions.

I am currently putting together my schedule for the start of the new term on August 17th, with regular slots at home.

I travel to Geneva and surrounding areas: Geneva centre, Eaux-Vives, Champel, Plainpalais, Carouge, Lancy, Onex, Cologny, Chêne-Bougeries, Chêne-Bourg, Thônex, Grand-Saconnex, Nations, Petit-Saconnex, Meyrin, Vernier, Versoix.

Possible travel to Nyon, Coppet, Gland, Rolle and La Côte if several courses are grouped together on the same half-day.
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