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Apprendre à jouer à la guitare acoustique/électrique
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From 55.52 £ /h
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Guitar lessons are always useful for all levels of guitar playing. the course content will depend on the level of the student and is entirely open to any preferences in songs or techniques the student wishes to learn. My course is designed in such a way that it focuses on the student's creativity with the guitar and works towards fine tuning what will eventually become the student's original song or composition. I encourage my students to tap into their creativity, since in my experience, I have found that this is where the pleasure and beauty of music tends to surface, when there are the least amount of boundaries possible. All styles of music are welcome!
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Bring your own guitar.
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  • Around Rolle, Switzerland
  • Around Founex, Switzerland
  • Around Versoix, Switzerland
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About Me
My name is Matt and I am a passionate musician and multi-instrumentalist, I have played both acoustic and electric guitar for 16 years in solo and in a band. I love music and want to share my passion with as many people as possible!

I am also a brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. I have been training and competing for 12 years and I want to share my passion with as many people as possible, since I truly believe in the value of the numerous benefits Brazilian jiu-jitsu has to offer, both on and off the mats for self-defense and self-improvement.
Education
I graduated in 2014 with a B.A. in Media and Communications and a Certificate in Studio and Commercial Photography from Webster University in Geneva, Switzerland.
Experience / Qualifications
Solo and band experience.
Founder of the rock band Soulspan in 2015.
Soulspan albums: 'Something Real EP' 2016, 'When We Meet' 2017 and 'Dreams Of Devotion' 2020.
Age
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
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
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
French
Skills
Acoustic
Blues
Country & bluegrass
Electric
Jazz
Reggae & dub
Rock
Folk
Funk
Heavy metal
Indie & alternative
Pop
Punk
Rap & hip hop
Ska
Rnb
Classical
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Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
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Online via webcam
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At student's home
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
I am a brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. I have been training and competing for 13 years and I want to share my passion with as many people as possible, since I truly believe in the value of the numerous benefits Brazilian jiu-jitsu has to offer, both on and off the mats for self-defense and self-improvement.

The focus of the class will depend on the skill level and experience of the student and what the student wishes to develop.

The class is open to men, women and children and will typically involve a warm-up/stretching, drills/technique and sparring.

I offer to train you in the comfort of your own home, if you have the space, or in an outdoor location such as a park near your location. I bring my personal training mats to your location.

I look forward to meeting you and sharing the mats with you!
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