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Guitar and bass lessons in Spanish and English, Suzuki or Yamaha method
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From 88.07 £ /h
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Guitar and bass lessons I use the Suzuki or Yamaha method but I can adapt to what we have on hand.
I have 25 years learning and teaching. I have the mornings free and some afternoons it is also a matter of agreeing.
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  • Around Bern, Switzerland
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Children (7-12 years old)
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Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Duration
45 minutes
The class is taught in
Spanish
English
Skills
Acoustic
Blues
Indie & alternative
Rnb
Classical
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(GMT -05:00)
New York
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Sincerely,
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• general understanding of sound, adjustments of the amplification system, work on electrical or acoustic sound
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• use of methods: “Bass unlimited” by Andy Mayerl, “New method” by Franz Simandl, “Simplified sight reading for bass” by Josquin des Pres, etc...
• accompaniment and improvisation in different styles: rock, hip-hop, funk, jazz (walking bass), Latin and Afro-Cuban music
• study of rhythm, work on the seat and subdivisions
• composition: creation and development of your own bass lines
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Music is a force. It connects us all with the cosmos and channels through us for life. Music exists all around us, and it needs somebody to convert it from its imaginary origins to its physical pressure-wave form.

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We define the program together taking into account your desires! I look forward to meeting you.

Sincerely,
Christopher

Program:

• general understanding of sound, adjustments of the amplification system, work on electrical or acoustic sound
• basic technique (position of the body, hands and fingers - pizzicato)
• advanced techniques (tapping, plectrum, chords, bow)
• transcriptions: studies in different styles (pop, jazz, rock, funk, soul, folk, metal, etc.), studies of essential bass players
• use of methods: “Bass unlimited” by Andy Mayerl, “New method” by Franz Simandl, “Simplified sight reading for bass” by Josquin des Pres, etc...
• accompaniment and improvisation in different styles: rock, hip-hop, funk, jazz (walking bass), Latin and Afro-Cuban music
• study of rhythm, work on the seat and subdivisions
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• learning harmony (pop, jazz)
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Pick height, pick angle, pick grip, or the muscles involved in picking, or fretboard hand will be studied in detail.
Also a learning term called "chunking" will be in the lessons in order to keep up with the metronome, not to lose track while playing hundreds of notes.
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Through different activities you will also find plenty of joy in the music, playing solo and with the teacher.
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During the meetings we will work on three well distinguished areas: technique, improvisation and the interpretation of written pieces. In our first encounters, we will establish clear goals, such as securing a repertoire and/or developing specific skills. According to the each musician's needs and intentions, we will discuss topics of music theory, practice ear training and even compose new pieces.

Over the years, I have collected and created a broad variety of materials and exercises and am constantly gathering and tailoring new ones for the attendants. My approach goes beyond the limitations of musical styles. Whether its European Classical, mainstream Pop, Indie Rock, a Latin-American Folk genre or Jazz, all music can be well performed when it is adequately approached and researched.

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Whether you are just getting started or you have been playing for years and you need fresh input, I am your guy. As a great music enthusiast with extensive experience (over 15 years) in playing guitar, having a handful of bands and musical project, and composing music in different genres and styles, made me the best tutor for you or your kid. My style of teaching is very personalized and I can adapt to every genre or needs the student requires. With just under 10 years of teaching under my belt I managed to make the lessons as interactive as possible to ignite the passion of learning in every person.

We will build the foundations of guitar playing through Guitar Theory, Chord Building, Strumming, Rhythm exercises, Finger Picking Techniques and Picking Techniques.

And after that, we will take it further with Scales and Licks, Improvisation Techniques, and Song Building.
It will be a lot of fun.
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My focus is on the styles of rock/pop/jazz and improvisation. I would also be happy to delve into music theory and show you the basics (and beyond...) of harmony.

If you're not a grader, it doesn't matter! My first piano lessons were very note based and almost ruined my playing! I'm a firm believer that playing songs by ear from the start helps us absorb songs faster. Of course, the eyes also work and shape patterns, figures and tone sequences on the fretboard or. on the keyboard. Of course, I would also be happy to teach you how to read music.
verified badge
In my course I will try to pass on to you with passion all the beauty that an instrument like the guitar is capable of giving.

I use a modern method that will allow you to immediately become familiar with the instrument and get into the swing of things! Increasing your passion from lesson to lesson, without ever getting tired.

In addition to deepening technique on the instrument, I prepare an in-depth study for each lesson that varies from student to student and follows a guideline (to be defined together) based on your artistic needs:
we will compose unreleased pieces with the loop station,
we will discover new music,
we will study how your favorite artist composes and structures their songs.

We will use techniques that will lead us to a concrete result in the shortest possible time!

Teaching materials are included in the course will be given at each lesson.
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I have extensive performance experience- in orchestras, bands, studio sessions, theatre productions, at festivals, concert halls, music clubs...the list goes on!

I like to tailor my lessons to the individual student and create a relaxed and fun atmosphere- whether it's working towards a graded exam or learning the chords of your favourite song.

Contact me today and let's talk music :)
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