Information About Gianluca - Isleworth teacher -

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Personal Description:

A professional and enthusiastic guitar teacher, committed to provide a solid education and instilling music appreciation in all students. Proven ability for tailoring lessons to meet students diverse needs and capture their interest and imagination. RGT registered guitar tutor he can also prepare students to achieve grades. Piano lessons available for beginners and intermediate.

Education
First diploma in Piano at Conservatory of music, Cosenza Italy- 1988
Master degree in Jazz fusion guitar C.P.M. Milan Italy -1996

Further experience
As a guitar teacher he is committed to provide a very strong preparation, all his students have passed exams with Distinction and because of the status gained as a tutor he has been featured on Guitar Technique in June 2013. After graduating he had the honour and pleasure of sharing the stage and recording with some of the most important musicians in Jazz and Pop, Sarah-Jane Morris, Eric Martin ( Mr. Big ), Baba Sissoko ( Art Ensemble of Chicago, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Yossou 'ndour), Vanessa Haynes ( Incognito ), Imaani ( Incognito, solo artist ), Sarah Jane Morris, 2 times Grammy nominated Karyn White. These are just some of the artist he played for. In the last few years was part of many UK based R'n B and jazz bands and he was performing in all the most important venues in Europe including the world famous Jazz Cafe' and Ronnie Scott in UK opening for some important American musicians such as Dwele, Jaguar Wright, Music Soulchild. He was also one of the guitarist on the last record of the MOBO award winner saxophonist Yolanda Brown ( April Shower May Flower). The record scored a surprising number 1 position on iTunes jazz charts. Winner in 2012,2013 and 2014 of the LUKAS award with the bossa nova band Tropicalia.
Hobbies
Cooking, play music and spending time with his family.

Tutoring Experience:

Experience
Guitar teacher, council courses, Macherio, Italy - October 1996-June 1997
Group tuitions ( up to 6 pupils), music theory, evaluate students progress
Head of the Guitar department , West Point, Cosenza, Italy - September 1998-September 2003
Develop and present stimulating lessons plans that cover a wide range of topics. Evaluate students progress, offer one to one help to ensure each student is able to understand all materials and develop his/her skills. Conduct rehearsals, put on shows.
Guitar teacher and Piano teacher at Music Creation, London, UK - September 2006-Present
Provided one to one and group tuitions, prepare the pupils for London music college exams, aural assessment and music theory .
Private guitar tutor, London, UK - November 2004- present
One to one and group tuitions, all levels and styles, lessons tailored to students diverse needs. Music technology, music theory and aural assessment. Prepare student for London music college exams.

Tutoring Approach:

Private guitar tuition for all levels (beginners to advance).
I have more than 16 years of playing and teaching experience.
RGT registered tutor, i can offer tuition leading to RGT examinations

- I give 1 to 1 tuition as well as group tuition
- Each student has lessons tailored to their playing, we will also use the computer to record our lessons.
- Tuition in acoustic and electric guitar (technique,harmony,improvisation,all styles from rock to pop,jazz to blues and funk to fusion)
- Play-along to your favorite artists
- Media file of the lesson

I teach from home but can also travel to students where needed.
I cover all west London, particularly Hounslow, Richmond, Ealing, Chiswick, Fulham, Chelsea, Notting hill, Acton

I can help you learn and play guitar.