I guide my students to learn to play chords, read notes and to effectively learn faster on the guitar. I believe every guitar student should have a good foundation in healthy technique that will only enable them to enjoy the instrument better and play in whichever style they choose to focus on.
I am a graduate of the Masters program in Guitar Performance at the University of Georgia where. during my two-year residence, I taught University students at large and in their Bachelor of Music. I love sharing my passion of the guitar with my students and I will give them the best tools to learn well and effectively.
The rate is offered when the student signs up for the complete term and the lessons have been scheduled in advanced with full payment or post-dated cheques of the term have been received. For one-to-one lesson basis the rate is $65/hour. Make-up lessons are available in cases of emergency or with a 3-week notification prior to the missed lesson
EDUCATION:
August 2016 - May 2018
Masters in Music – Guitar Performance
University of Georgia in Athens, GA
June 2013 - May 2016
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
Bachelor of Music – Major in Guitar Performance
September 2011-June 2013
Capilano University, North Vancouver, BC
Music Diploma
August 2008-Dec 2010
School of Music of the University of Guadalajara, México
Diploma in Music Program
EXPERIENCE:
August 2016 - May 2018
University of Georgia in Athens, GA
Guitar Teacher Assistant:
Designed sight-reading courses for undegraduate students
Worked one-on-one lessons with undergraduate students of different specialty areas
Helped develop a technique class for undegraduate guitar students
Taught Guitar Classes for non-music majors
October 2012 – July 2016
Bravo Music Academy, Vancouver, BC
Guitar/Music Theory/Music History Teacher
Taught classical guitar to all ages an levels
Worked within the parameters of RCM books and other guitar methods
Taught music analysis and counterpoint
Taught basic and advanced music theory
Taught music history
July 2015
Vancouver Central School of Music, Vancouver, BC
Guitar Instructor
Taught classical guitar and music theory to children
Applied games that enhanced the children's learning experience
Designed a two-week program for children
Collaborated with other faculty to create a more holistic program that tackled other subjects than solely guitar.
AWARDS:
University of Georgia
Director’s Excellence Award- May 2018
Graduated M.Mus Oral Exams with Distinctions
Vancouver International Music Competition - October 2017
Silver Medal
University of British Columbia
S. Cyril Maplethorp Memorial Scholarship in Music - September 2014
Chancellor’s Award - September 2014
Dean’s List Award - 2013, 2014 and 2015
Capilano University
Joyce Gee Scholarship - April 2013
Norma Porter & George M.C. Whyte Memorial Award - March 2013
Nan McLean Goodwin Award - September 2012
Capilano Program Awards (CAPP) - October 2011
Luis is an amazing classical guitarist and teacher that is heavily involved in developing the local community, and also closely invested in each of his students success and wellbeing. His lessons are thoughtful and specially catered to each student's personal needs and learning styles, and his ability to impart meaningful knowledge extends from beginners all the way up to professional musicians. Luis is always positive and caring, but also has the ability to adhere to reality and say what needs to be said in order to best nurture the growth of his students.
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