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Guitar lessons in The Hague area for both young and old
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Hi, I'm Kees and I've been playing guitar for about 10 years now. I mainly play blues and pop music on both acoustic and electric guitar.

If you would like a lesson to see what you want to learn, please don't hesitate to contact me!

Hopefully see you soon.
Extra information
You can of course bring your own guitar. If you don't have these, I have an extra guitar left, so you can get acquainted with the instrument. If you like it, I can advise you on the purchase of your first guitar.
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  • Voorburg, Nederland
About Me
I always enjoy learning new things on the guitar.
Do you want to learn a specific song or a certain way of playing? I always look closely with you at what you like to learn the most and adjust my lessons accordingly.
Education
I have completed various training courses and am currently working as a job coach for people with disabilities. I give guitar lessons next to my existing job :)
Experience / Qualifications
I've been playing for about 10 years now and I've also had lessons myself for years, which has taught me a lot.
I often play with friends, there is always a lot to learn!
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Duration
30 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in
Dutch
English
Skills
Blues
Electric
Acoustic
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- ability to recognise how to play songs by ear
- understanding fretboard
- writing tablature
- fingerstyle playing
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The first lesson will be a checkup where you are as a student in your musical development, thereafter I will ask about your goals and aspirations and what you’re currently doing to reach them. My role is to oversee this process and share what has helped me in my musical development. I believe instrument lessons need to be practical and be based off concrete exercises that will help you reach the next level. For something to manifest into your playing you have to first get whatever you’re learning into your muscle memory - practice slowly with metronome, continuous repetition over a period of time, then the brain have a greater chance of obtaining the skill. Second step is to gradually increase the tempo and play with a good time feel, by doing this you will have what you’ve learnt in your hands. There are no shortcuts when learning a skill, you simply cannot buy it - you have to earn it!
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