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    Your Favourite Popular Songs on Guitar for Beginners

    Music is a creative and fun way to express yourself. What better way to learn a new skill by learning some of your favourite songs?

    By taking this course, I will guide you through Guitar chord basics, understand popular song structures, no previous music theory is required!

    By providing me with your favourite tunes, I will also walk you through the process of "reverse-engineering" the track in order to recreate the music at your own pace.

    I am a professional musician from Montreal, Canada and I have performed and produced albums with Folly & the Hunter (CAN) and Geoffroy (CAN). I have major touring experience and I am currently performing music in Amsterdam.

    Extra information

    Must have your own guitar, notebook or laptop, a will to learn and have fun!

    Location

    At student's location: Around Montreal, 10, Canada

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    General info

    suitcase iconSkills:
    Acoustic, Country & bluegrass, Folk, Indie & alternative, Pop, Punk, Rock, Ska, Song & varieties
    Age:
    Children (7-12 years old)
    Teenagers (13-17 years old)
    Adults (18-64 years old)
    Seniors (65+ years old)
    Student level:
    Beginner
    Duration:
    60 minutes
    The class is taught in:English, French

    About Me

    I'm a fun, creative and open individual and I strive to learn from others and their experience.

    I'm sociable and out-going and equally reserved and laid-back.

    I'm eager to share my knowledge and to help you through the process of song and music-making

    Lessons can also be given in the park in the summer! (ex: Park Laurier, Park Jarry, Park La Fontaine)

    Education

    Master's in New Media and Digital Studies, Media Studies - University of Amsterdam (Netherlands) 2018
    Bachelor's Speciality in Communication Studies - Concordia University (Canada) 2013

    Experience / Qualifications

    Professional Musician
    Touring Musician (EUR, CAN, USA)
    Session Musician
    Concert Production Director
    Teacher's Assistant

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