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Guitar with Stelios M.

Brooklyn, New York

4.9
(17)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 10+
Speaks Greek, German
Teaching since 2002
BA in Music Performance_Guitar (summa cum laude)

    About Stelios M.

    4.9
    (17)
    If you are passionate about the guitar & music in general we will get along real well. Whether your interest lies in the electric or classical guitar I can offer a structured program of study based on my experience studying under some of the leading artists of both musical worlds. After completing Classical Guitar studies & a Musicology degree I moved to Boston to study with some of Jazz's greatest musicians and pedagogues. Since then i have collaborated and recorded with some of the most celebrated artists in a variety of genres and have been running my own production house on the side. I believe in structuring the course of study and have seen that setting goals makes a huge difference & therefore there are opportunities for student recitals and/or recording sessions several times throughout the year. While in Boston I was a faculty member of the South Shore Conservatory from 2008-­2010. In NYC along with my a private studio, I freelanced as a private & band instructor at the iSchool of Music & Art between 2010-14 and have been a faculty member at Ezra guitar in Brooklyn since 2015 teaching private & group classes. If you live in NYC and want to learn the guitar I would love to hear from you.

    Instructor details

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    10 AM-11 AM
    12 PM-2 PM
    2:30 PM-6 PM
    Tuesday
    8 AM-12 PM
    2 PM-4:30 PM
    Wednesday
    10 AM-1:30 PM
    2 PM-3 PM
    3:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Thursday
    10 AM-11 AM
    12 PM-3:30 PM
    Friday
    8 AM-12 PM
    12:30 PM-2 PM
    Saturday
    9 AM-12 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $65
    45 minutes
    $85
    60 minutes
    $105
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    4.9
    17 Reviews
    Anita
    Teacher's studio
    Great...!
    Posted Jan 16, 2016
    David Funkhouser
    Teacher's studio
    I've taken lessons for several months with Stelios and found him to be an excellent teacher. He has a broad knowledge of guitar music and technique. He's thoughtful, patient and offers helpful tips on technique, style, and how to practice during every lesson. I always come away knowing something more about guitar playing. His lessons have rekindled my passion for the instrument and helped me improve -- not only by learning new classical and blues pieces, but with almost anything I play.
    Posted Apr 28, 2015
    Margaret Connolly
    Teacher's studio
    I’ve had many music teachers over the years and I can confidently say that Stelios is among the best. He is extremely passionate and knowledgable about music, and genuinely enjoys digging into any and all material that you want to learn. Whether you want to learn a new song, work on your own songwriting, or dive into music theory, Stelios is always attentive and ready with encouragement and constructive feedback. He can very quickly figure out how to play a song after listening to it once or twice, and can always break it down so that it’s easy to learn. If you’re interested in songwriting, Stelios often accompanies you and will provide feedback that fosters both growth and independence. He is able to pinpoint both your strengths and your areas for improvement, and tailors his lessons to meet your needs as a student and a musician. Stelios makes his students feel comfortable immediately with his warm, sincere personality and his hospitality. It is clear that Stelios truly loves music of all varieties, and truly loves to teach and learn. These qualities, among many others, make him a rare and excellent guitar teacher.
    Posted Apr 9, 2015
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    Experience

    Private and ensemble classical guitar

    Jan, 2015 - Present

    Ezra guitar

    Teach classical guitar technique and repertoire to private students as well as ensembles. Additionally, teach group lessons at public schools throughout nyc

    Private Guitar instructor & Band Coach

    Oct, 2009 - Present

    iSchool Of Music & Arts

    Teach Private Guitar (classical & electric) Theory/Ear Training Groups and Coach Bands

    Faculty at Jazz & Classical Guitar Dept.

    Sep, 2008 - Jun, 2010

    South Shore Conservatory

    Taught Jazz/Rock and/or Classical Guitar to adolescents & adults. Key Successes Include:  Initiated and led a Rock Band group class within the Jazz/Rock dept. that offers playing favorite tunes while focusing on interplay and general musicianship to introduce students to ensemble playing. This class is one of the most popular ensembles of the SSC today.  Represented the Conservatory in all it's major events including the big annual fundraiser as well as the faculty concert series.  Prepared advanced students for Music College.  Taught group beginners classes at the Weymouth Primary school as part of an expansion program of the SSC in 2009.

    Private Guitar Teacher

    Sep, 2001 - Present

    Stelios M. Guitar Studio

    Private Guitar/Theory lessons

    Education

    Diploma in Classical Guitar

    Sep, 1996 - Jun, 2004

    Nakas Conservatory/Peiramatikon Conservatory of Athens

    BA in Music Performance_Guitar (summa cum laude)

    Sep, 2005 - May, 2008

    Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA

    BA & MA in Musicology

    Sep, 1998 - Jun, 2004

    University of Athens, School of Philosophy, Music Dept.

    Awards

    World Scholarship tour, Athens, Greece

    Dec, 2004

    Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA

    Languages

    German

    Limited Proficiency

    Greek

    Native Proficiency

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