About
I graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2016 with a dual degree in Performance, Songwriting and Music Production. I was awarded the Latin American scholarship after my audition to get into Berklee. Prior to my music studies, I got a degree in Business back home in Lima University in Lima-Peru. I have been playing guitar for 20 years and teaching private lessons for about 10 years now. When it comes to guitar lessons the styles I focus on are classical, rock, blues, pop, jazz, folk and fusion. Also teach songwriting, production and mixing.
I enjoy teaching and helping students grow musically. I feel music is not only meant to be reproduce, but also understood, which is what I share every lesson. One of my favorite things is also the fact that I feel that teachers learn as much as the students during the lesson.
I have always loved learning and also teaching my students how to learn. Not everybody learns the same way and I enjoy finding the best possible way for each particular person.
Specialties
Musical styles
Guitar style
Has instrument
Years experience
Able to read music
Lesson length
Student's age
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
My first step is to talk to the student, to see what they expect from the lessons. After I realize the level the student is in, we can start moving forward and I develop a specific plan for every single person.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
- I had classic guitar training since a young age
- I went to Berklee College of Music for Performance also Contemporary Writing and Music Production.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
- 60 min = 75$
- 45 min = 55$
- 30 min = 40$
I have a 24 hour cancellation policy. Same day cancellations are billable.
How did you get started teaching?
I started teaching, over 15 years ago, to a friend that asked me for lessons. Loved the experience and have not stopped since then.
What types of students have you worked with?
I've worked with people of all ages, from kids to adults, also from professional musicians, to busy professionals that just want to learn for fun. I teach guitar lessons, but also music theory independently of the instrument the student plays.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
1. In the music school I work for (Musicians' Playground), I am working a lot and developing guitar programs for people from 6 up to 70 years old. Always focusing in standardizing the way techniques and methods are being taught, but also focusing in personal goals and needs.
2. Recording, Producing and Mixing diverse projects.
3. Playing live in the Boston Area.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
I think that, style aside, the most important thing is to try to find a teacher, that is able to transmit the knowledge in the easiest and most effective way possible. At any level (but specially in the early stages) of playing an instrument, the most important thing is to get the basics right, theory and technique. After that, is way easier to start developing everything from there. So find somebody that has this 3 characteristics:
- Knowledge
- Great ability to explain (knowledge means nothing if you can't put into words, that can be understood but the student)
- Patience
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
1. What they want to achieve with the guitar.
2. Try to have specific and more generic goals. Short term and long term.
3. How many hours a week you can devote to practice the instrument.
4. How serious do you want to be about the lessons. That is completely up to the student. We could take it as a relaxed hobby or have a more professional approach.