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Electric or acoustic guitar lessons at home in the Zaanstreek area

From 43 C$ /h

Guitar lessons at home, I play in a band myself and do jam sessions and I still take lessons myself. Would you like to take lessons as a beginner or intermediate guitar player? Possibly also the possibility to play in the band once

Extra information

Your own guitar (acoustic or electric with amplifier) and a notebook, phone, tablet or laptop to make any notes. What is also useful is to make an audio or video recording for certain pieces or the entire lesson. This can easily be done with the phone.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Zaanstad, Netherlands

About Me

I have at least 15,000 hours of experience, have played in several bands, and still perform monthly. Currently, I play in two bands.
Mainly I play a lot of rock, blues, reggae and pop.
I am currently still taking lessons, because in my opinion you never stop learning on the guitar. I have been teaching various ages for a while now with pleasure. Humorous at times, but generally serious and driven. There is hardly a day that goes by that I am not busy with music.

Education

MBO IT, no education for music. This is not my main profession, only a hobby that has grown into it, in which I invest a lot of time. Maybe in the future, but not at the moment.

Experience / Qualifications

Self-taught lessons and courses
Jams with multiple bands/artists on all kinds of stages and performances at various types of parties in diverse configurations (festivals, cafes, radio recordings). Currently also a member of the house band at my current job.

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

30 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

Dutch

English

Skills

Guitar

Acoustic

Pop

Song & varieties

Rock

Blues

Electric

Ragga

Music theory

Music composition

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Aurel

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Although currently specialized in Jazz music, I have studied various esthetics, and Pop and Rock music, in particular, are part of my background (I played in several pop-rock bands). Therefore I am able to teach a broad panel of music styles. I also have many drum methods and charts at my disposal, and have experience in teaching children from the age of 6, as well as teenagers and adults.

Lessons and teaching method:
I always adapt to the student's tastes and learning profiles. This is why, during the first lesson, and on a regular basis afterwards, I always take time to discuss with my students (or their parents if they are very young) to figure out together the path they want or need to follow. I will use charts and methods for those who need visual support to assimilate the skills or teach by ear and by demonstrating to the ones who feel more comfortable this way. I also play electric guitar and can jam with my students, which is a great tool for developing band playing skills or simply to have a good time.

For those eager to make significant progress, I offer consistent and serious monitoring, with practice recommendations. I can for instance prepare a student for an audition or an entrance exam in a conservatory. If you are willing to improve your understanding of rhythm in general, you can also benefit from my knowledge of Indian Karnatic rhythm concepts, one of the most complete traditional approaches to rhythm.
Students who simply want to learn at their pace, to have fun and unwind, are definitely welcome too!

About me:
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I am also an active musician, both on the Dutch and the French scene. My trio mainly tours in France and has played at venues such as the Sunside (Paris), or participated in competitions like the Keep An Eye International Jazz Award. I am also the co-leader of the sextet Chai Masters, finalist of several European competitions (Leiden Jazz Award, Golden Jazz Trophy in Lille, France, 7 Virtual Jazz Contest). Recently, the band was part of Keep An Eye The Records's finalists (March 2022). Its first album "Magic Realism" received critical acclaim in France, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands.

Looking forward to meeting you and passing on my know-how to you!

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(16)

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References from former students available on request (already on other platforms)

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For Beginners: Getting started with proper breathing, producing a beautiful sound, reading music, and playing your favorite melodies from day one!

For Intermediate Players: Improving tone quality, finger technique, rhythm, and exploring classical or contemporary music pieces.

For Advanced Students / Audition Prep: Fine-tuning musical expressiveness, advanced techniques, competition prep, or conservatory entrance exams.

About Me:
I am a professional classical saxophonist with extensive performance and teaching experience in the Netherlands and Taiwan. I love working with students of all ages and levels—from children to adults.

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• Building a repertoire: Blues, Pop, Rock, Country, Jazz, R&B & Soul
• Guitar technique
• Music theory: Chords & Scales
• Rhythm and rhythmic studies
• Guitar accompaniment and comping techniques
• Improvisation and guitar solos
• Sight reading
• Ear training
• Songwriting and composition
• Guitar recording and basic home recording techniques

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