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Guitarist graduated from the Haute Ecole de Musique de Genève gives guitar lessons at all levels in the Canton of Geneva
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My name is Thomas and I am a young guitarist motivated and anxious to transmit my love of music, always with pleasure and good humor!

Here is some information about my background:

After obtaining my license in musicology from the University Lumière Lyon 2 and my DEM in classical guitar from the Conservatory of Lyon, I continued my studies at the Haute Ecole de Musique de Genève where I validated my master's degree in interpreter then, last year, a master's degree in pedagogy.

I have been teaching for many years, the practice of teaching having always occupied a central place in my philosophy as a musician.

I am as comfortable with perfect beginners wanting to discover the instrument as with confirmed students who would seek to prepare for the entrance exams to higher conservatories, universities and higher education centers.

In addition to playing the guitar, I complete the lessons with notions of musical culture, a minimum of music theory, historical landmarks and funny anecdotes.


The course of the course, being by nature personalized for each student, is not immutable.
However, a standard one-hour course is usually organized like this:

- Beginning of the course (discussion, tuning, warm-up ...)
- Work of this week's track
- Choice and deciphering of a new piece, presentation of the composer, explanations ...
- End of the course (musical games etc ...)
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  • Around Geneva, Switzerland
About Me
I am a professor and concert performer graduated from the Haute Ecole de Musique in Geneva (Master of interpretation and Master of pedagogy).
I am convinced of the importance of pleasure in learning music.

My teaching approach always adapts to the student, I accompany him in his learning, strengthens his strengths and corrects his defects while bringing a playful aspect in the practice of the instrument.

I also like to introduce the student to the pleasure of making music to many!
Education
Here are the institutions and degrees I obtained before:

Lyon 2 University: Bachelor of Musicology
Conservatory of Lyon: DEM mention very well
Geneva University of Music: Master of interpretation, Master of pedagogy
Experience / Qualifications
I have been giving lessons for 10 years in the form of individual and group lessons at home, music schools, conservatories, organizations etc ...
Age
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
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
French
English
Spanish
Skills
Acoustic
Song & varieties
Classical
Folk
Rock
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
New York
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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
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I can provide in-home services for a single child, siblings, or a small group of children, depending on availability. I can also offer occasional or regular sessions in various settings: early childhood centers, nurseries, daycare centers, associations, community centers, or music workshops.

The duration (and the price) will be assessed based on the child's age.

I am currently putting together my schedule for the start of the new term on August 17th, with regular slots available at home.

I travel to Geneva and surrounding areas: Geneva centre, Eaux-Vives, Champel, Plainpalais, Carouge, Lancy, Onex, Cologny, Chêne-Bougeries, Chêne-Bourg, Thônex, Grand-Saconnex, Nations, Petit-Saconnex, Meyrin, Vernier, Versoix.

Possible travel to Nyon, Coppet, Gland, Rolle and La Côte if several sessions are grouped on the same half-day.
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