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Guitar lessons by a Spanish professional guitarist
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Spanish professional guitarist graduated from Musikene (Higher School of Music of the Basque Country) with a master's degree in Solo Performance in Centro Superior Katarina Gurska in Madrid. With more than six years of experience giving private classical and electric guitar lessons to children and adults, both amateurs and elementary and professional conservatory students.

I offer personalized guitar lessons based on the needs and objectives of the student; whether it is starting to play, improving technique, or support and supervision in conservatory courses. On the other hand, I am familiar with pop-rock music and I offer electric and acoustic guitar lessons.
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  • Around Antwerp, Belgium
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  • Antwerpen Lente, Provinciestraat, Antwerp, Belgium
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About Me
My name is Manuel, I am from Spain and I am living in Antwerp studying at the Royal Conservatoire Antwerp.
I have been teaching guitar for at least seven years. I am a person who loves teaching and transmitting knowledge in the most fun and practical way possible, adapting to the needs of each person.
I don't have an unique method, as it varies depending on the level, technique, knowledge or even the student's own personality.
My classes range from classical music to pop, rock, folk, etc.
I also prepare for conservatoire exams!
Education
- Master in Solo Performance in Centro Superior Katarina Gurska (Madrid, Spain)
- Guitar Bachelor Degree in Musikene (Higher School of Music of the Basque Country)
Experience / Qualifications
I have been giving private lessons for more than seven years. In addition, I have worked in music schools as a guitar teacher in different localities of the Basque Country (Spain).
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
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Spanish
Galician
German
Dutch
Skills
Acoustic
Rock
Pop
Song & varieties
Electric
Classical
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08-12
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16-20
20-24
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Hello, my name is Javier. I am a guitarist, composer, sound technician, and music producer. I work professionally, especially in contemporary Jazz.

During more than 15 years of experience as a teacher, I have developed several methods and exercises for teaching guitar and music (songs, theory, composition, improvisation, harmony, etc.) for students of all levels and all ages. I have already had students from 6 years old to 74.

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Method:

The most common is the use of songs that the student chooses and takes advantage of this to work on more general concepts of music and the guitar which are important to acquire a solid base without bad habits.

For more advanced students the learning process is determined together by setting personal goals.

The teaching method is totally focused on the individual needs of each student.

Students with any level of knowledge in music (self-taught, beginners, advanced ...) are accepted.


Interview:

01
- Since when did you develop a passion for music and more particularly for your favorite instrument?

- I became interested in the guitar at the age of ten. I had a friend who played "Blackbird" music by The Beatles and I was fascinated. From there, I started to study and I continue to learn today.


02
- What music can you listen to on repeat with the same pleasure (and without going crazy)?

- Beethoven's Seventh Symphony.


03
- Tell us about the most difficult or amazing lesson you have given!

- It would be a class where I have to explain the major and minor tonality and all its variants in one hour of class. But I will get there!


04
- In your opinion, what is the most complicated instrument to master and why?

- It was impossible to answer. Each person has different predispositions.
For me to play the piano at a high level would be complicated for the need for independence of the right and left hands. In this sense, the guitar is easier.


05
- What are, for you, the keys to success (apart from those of Sol and Fa)?

- Constance, it's always better to practice a little every day than a lot once in a while.
Patience, learning an instrument takes time. You have to learn to coordinate the body and the brain and take new paths from time to time.
And the most important :
Don't be afraid of making mistakes, to learn it is essential to make mistakes and this should not be a reason to stop practicing, on the contrary, it should be a motivation to improve.


06
- Name 3 musicians with whom you would dream of jamming in a bar at 2 a.m. and tell us why!

- Tigran Hamasyan, Reinier Baas, Avishai Cohen (bassist)


07
- An anecdote to tell in relation to your job or your schooling (and not necessarily the party you had after entering the Conservatory)?

- When I started giving lessons (I was 17), I had a 10-year-old student, when I suggested things to do, he looked me directly in the eye and said: No!
But with patience, after a while, I managed to make a connection with him and at the end of the 3 years he played the guitar very well and we became friends. Now he is more or less 25 years old.


08
- What is the little touch that makes you a special teacher adored by all his students?

- I am very patient and I always find the best way to explain to each student.
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UNLOCK THE JOY OF MAKING MUSIC BY MASTERING BOTH THE GUITAR AND YOUR VOICE!

Have you ever wanted to sit down with a guitar and sing your favourite songs flawlessly, but found it difficult to coordinate your hands and your voice at the same time? Or perhaps you want to improve both skills individually? This class is designed specifically for you.

As a musician, I know that playing guitar while singing requires a special kind of rhythm and muscle memory. In these tailored, one-on-one lessons, we won't just practice boring drills—we will practice using the music you actually love to listen to.

🎸 What We Will Cover:
GUITAR ESSENTIALS: Chord shapes, smooth transitions, rhythm, strumming patterns, and fingerpicking.

VOCAL TECHNIQUE: Breath control, pitch accuracy, expanding your vocal range, and finding your unique tone.

THE "COMBO" COORDINATION: Specialized techniques to help you separate your hands from your voice, allowing you to play and sing simultaneously without losing the beat.

SONG INTERPRETATION: How to arrange songs to fit your personal style and vocal range.

🌟 WHY CHOOSE THIS CLASS?

Two-in-One Value: You get high-quality guitar instruction and vocal coaching combined into a single lesson.

100% CUSTOMISED: Whether you are an absolute beginner who has never touched a guitar, or an intermediate singer looking to accompany yourself, every lesson is adapted to your pace and goals.

ALL GENRES WELCOME: From Pop, Rock, and Folk to Indie and Acoustic covers.
📍 Practical Details:
Levels: Absolute Beginners to Intermediate.

AGES: All ages welcome (Kids, Teens, and Adults).

LOCATION: Available for online lessons via webcam, or in-person at [My Home / Your Home in City/Region].

LET'S START YOUR MUSICAL JOURNEY TOGETHER. BOOK YOUR FIRST LESSON TODAY!

Steve Towler
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Hello, my name is Javier. I am a guitarist, composer, sound technician, and music producer. I work professionally, especially in contemporary Jazz.

During more than 15 years of experience as a teacher, I have developed several methods and exercises for teaching guitar and music (songs, theory, composition, improvisation, harmony, etc.) for students of all levels and all ages. I have already had students from 6 years old to 74.

I believe that the most important thing is that the students manage to find the motivation to practice regularly with the pleasure of progressing.


Method:

The most common is the use of songs that the student chooses and takes advantage of this to work on more general concepts of music and the guitar which are important to acquire a solid base without bad habits.

For more advanced students the learning process is determined together by setting personal goals.

The teaching method is totally focused on the individual needs of each student.

Students with any level of knowledge in music (self-taught, beginners, advanced ...) are accepted.


Interview:

01
- Since when did you develop a passion for music and more particularly for your favorite instrument?

- I became interested in the guitar at the age of ten. I had a friend who played "Blackbird" music by The Beatles and I was fascinated. From there, I started to study and I continue to learn today.


02
- What music can you listen to on repeat with the same pleasure (and without going crazy)?

- Beethoven's Seventh Symphony.


03
- Tell us about the most difficult or amazing lesson you have given!

- It would be a class where I have to explain the major and minor tonality and all its variants in one hour of class. But I will get there!


04
- In your opinion, what is the most complicated instrument to master and why?

- It was impossible to answer. Each person has different predispositions.
For me to play the piano at a high level would be complicated for the need for independence of the right and left hands. In this sense, the guitar is easier.


05
- What are, for you, the keys to success (apart from those of Sol and Fa)?

- Constance, it's always better to practice a little every day than a lot once in a while.
Patience, learning an instrument takes time. You have to learn to coordinate the body and the brain and take new paths from time to time.
And the most important :
Don't be afraid of making mistakes, to learn it is essential to make mistakes and this should not be a reason to stop practicing, on the contrary, it should be a motivation to improve.


06
- Name 3 musicians with whom you would dream of jamming in a bar at 2 a.m. and tell us why!

- Tigran Hamasyan, Reinier Baas, Avishai Cohen (bassist)


07
- An anecdote to tell in relation to your job or your schooling (and not necessarily the party you had after entering the Conservatory)?

- When I started giving lessons (I was 17), I had a 10-year-old student, when I suggested things to do, he looked me directly in the eye and said: No!
But with patience, after a while, I managed to make a connection with him and at the end of the 3 years he played the guitar very well and we became friends. Now he is more or less 25 years old.


08
- What is the little touch that makes you a special teacher adored by all his students?

- I am very patient and I always find the best way to explain to each student.
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Steve
UNLOCK THE JOY OF MAKING MUSIC BY MASTERING BOTH THE GUITAR AND YOUR VOICE!

Have you ever wanted to sit down with a guitar and sing your favourite songs flawlessly, but found it difficult to coordinate your hands and your voice at the same time? Or perhaps you want to improve both skills individually? This class is designed specifically for you.

As a musician, I know that playing guitar while singing requires a special kind of rhythm and muscle memory. In these tailored, one-on-one lessons, we won't just practice boring drills—we will practice using the music you actually love to listen to.

🎸 What We Will Cover:
GUITAR ESSENTIALS: Chord shapes, smooth transitions, rhythm, strumming patterns, and fingerpicking.

VOCAL TECHNIQUE: Breath control, pitch accuracy, expanding your vocal range, and finding your unique tone.

THE "COMBO" COORDINATION: Specialized techniques to help you separate your hands from your voice, allowing you to play and sing simultaneously without losing the beat.

SONG INTERPRETATION: How to arrange songs to fit your personal style and vocal range.

🌟 WHY CHOOSE THIS CLASS?

Two-in-One Value: You get high-quality guitar instruction and vocal coaching combined into a single lesson.

100% CUSTOMISED: Whether you are an absolute beginner who has never touched a guitar, or an intermediate singer looking to accompany yourself, every lesson is adapted to your pace and goals.

ALL GENRES WELCOME: From Pop, Rock, and Folk to Indie and Acoustic covers.
📍 Practical Details:
Levels: Absolute Beginners to Intermediate.

AGES: All ages welcome (Kids, Teens, and Adults).

LOCATION: Available for online lessons via webcam, or in-person at [My Home / Your Home in City/Region].

LET'S START YOUR MUSICAL JOURNEY TOGETHER. BOOK YOUR FIRST LESSON TODAY!

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