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GUITAR LESSON for ALL LEVELS ✨ taught by a seasoned CONSERVATOIRE PROFESSOR! 🎶

The lessons can be conducted in English 🇬🇧, Spanish 🇪🇸 , or Italian 🇮🇹 , ensuring accessibility for all students.

Age and musical preferences are not limitations; with qualitative daily practice, rather than sheer quantity, progress can be swiftly observed. 💪🏼 🎶

My approach to classical guitar lessons is centered on tailoring them to each student's individual needs and potential. I prioritize fostering enthusiasm and motivation as primary tools for conveying technical and theoretical concepts, alongside a deep love for music. Lessons are open to students of all ages and skill levels. 🚀

The focus of the course revolves around the joy of playing music. Your favorite genres and pieces will take center stage, with a thorough exploration of their codes and secrets. Together, we'll delve into technical exercises and learn to play pièces of your choice or mine, enriching your repertoire and enhancing your playing style. 🤩

For example, we can reimagine pieces by applying advanced techniques such as the CAGED system, incorporating new chords, positions, and techniques like arpeggios and fingerstyle playing. This expands the instrument's capabilities and your playing skills, ensuring continuous progress and improvement. 👨🏻‍🏫

Upon request, the program also includes theoretical studies, which are presented in an accessible manner suitable for both beginners and experienced musicians. Exercises, pieces, and theoretical explanations are structured in a progressive order of difficulty.🔥

The theoretical program covers a range of topics, including guitar tuning, chord theory, scales and modes, finger picking techniques, strumming patterns, metronome practice, learning favorite songs, improvisation, harmony, melody, and rhythm theory.⚡️

Together, we'll embark on a musical journey tailored to your goals and aspirations, ensuring a fulfilling and enriching experience with the classical guitar.🔝☄️

Location

Online via webcam
At student's location: Around Estella-Lizarra, Spain

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General info

suitcase iconSkills:
Acoustic, Blues, Classical, Folk, Pop, 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
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Spanish, Italian

About Me

Hi there, I'm Mirko, a passionate classical guitarist with over 25 years of dedicated study in this beautiful instrument. I'm proud to share that I've earned my Bachelor's degree and both of my master's degrees with the highest honors and distinction. My journey in classical guitar has been marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence, reflected in my academic achievements.

For the past decade, I've been sharing my knowledge and expertise as a teacher, guiding students of all levels from across the globe toward their musical aspirations. I've had the privilege of serving as a professor at the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Navarra, teaching guitar and chamber music. It's been an enriching experience to impart my knowledge and passion for music to aspiring musicians in such a prestigious institution.

I firmly believe in the endless potential for improvement, which is why I continue to immerse myself in study, always striving to offer more to my students. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, I'm here to support and empower you on your musical journey. Let's explore the intricacies of classical guitar together and unlock the boundless possibilities of musical expression.

Education

- Bachelor 110/110 cum laude at L.Refice Conservatory of Frosinone (Italy)

- Master 110/110 cum laude in Classical Guitar Performance at L.Refice Conservatory of Frosinone (Italy) with a major in classical guitar.

- Master 110/110 cum laude in Chamber Music Performance at L.Refice Conservatory of Frosinone (Italy).

One year erasmus experience at the Conservatorio Superior de Musica de Navarra in Pamplona (Spain).

Experience / Qualifications

With over 15 years of teaching experience in public and private schools, including as a professor at the Superior Conservatory of Music of Navarra in Pamplona (Spain) and online lesson with over 100 students from all over the world, my career has been steeped in the art of musical instruction. Combined with an active concert schedule throughout Europe, my teaching journey has been dynamic and multifaceted.

Reviews (5)

A pleasant class with professional technical rigor.
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Clear, pleasant and concise. Great in my first class
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Highly recommended. Mirko is friendly, knowledgeable and pays attention to detail.
Wonderful guitar teacher. Patient, knowledgeable and engaging. Always prepared and on time. Would definitely recommend. My son looks forward to his classes with Mirko each week and has made real improvement playing.
My review is based on two 60 minute online lessons but also on communication outside of the lessons. Mirko comes across as a genuinely nice guy. When messaged, he responds quickly. Last night I had a small question regarding a piece from our lesson, that I wished would be answered prior to our next meeting and he answered in a very timely fashion and to full satisfaction. If you're someone who wants to build a solid foundation, then I think that you don't need to look any further. Like a concrete slab floor that needs hardening prior to further construction, he doesn't rush through material but makes sure that you're ready before the next stage. As I was not a total beginner, Mirko would start at the lowest or near the lowest entry point after I showed him a range of the things that I was familiar with. So a good starting point for me was a simple I-M rest stroke alternation exercice on the first string and he gradually increased the difficulty. He also introduced me to a short piece that I haven't heard before and right now I can play 40% of it and the plan is to play it fully by the next lesson which is a very realistic goal. When it comes to conveying techniques it would be too early to make a comment because as I already had acquired a reasonably good technique, we didn't focus much on it (yet). I will conclude by saying that if you're someone who doesn't like structure and only wants a taste of everything that a guitar has to offer but not really fully digest anything that is presented in front of you, then skip this teacher. I ,for one, am happy that I found Mirko.

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