Biography
Despina-
*ONLINE & IN MANCHESTER* Despoina is a musician by profession and by passion and a recent music graduate. She is a qualified guitar and music – theory teacher. Despoina loves playing the guitar and the piano in her free time and editing music for theatre performances. Despoina not only is a performer and a teacher but also a researcher specialising in music psychology and aesthetics; she loves exploring and learning new skills and encourages her students to do the same; to be creative and passionate about music!
About The Lessons
The lessons are tailored to the needs of the student. The lessons will follow the learning pace of the students. The students can request to develop their skills in any kind of music. For example: popular music ( classical, rock, pop). Teaches (almost) all genres, but specialises in classical music.
Your first lesson will start with a brief chat, to introduce yourself to the teacher and also get to know her. You will be encouraged to talk about your passion and experience with music as well as for the reasons why you are interested in taking lessons. During the chat, you will let the teacher know what you need and what you would like to learn.
Beginners are very welcome!!
Guitar
On your first lesson as a beginner, you do not actually need to bring a guitar, the teacher will lend you hers for as long as the lesson lasts. However, if you decide to keep learning, you will have to purchase a guitar and bring it to the lessons.
Classical Guitar (all levels)
– Notation
– Scales
-Technique
*Preparation for examinations, if required
Acoustic Guitar
– Notation
– Strumming techniques
– Chords
– Songs
-Technique
*Preparation for examinations, if required
Music Theory (all levels)
– Harmony
– Rhythm
– Timbre
*Preparation for examinations, if required
Music- theory
For your first theory lesson you will need to bring a notebook
Requirements
The students will be required to purchase their books.
Awards & Recognition
Teaching in
Despoina teaches Acoustic and Classical Guitar, Music theory beginners to advanced students of all ages
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