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Tutor's home Really experienced and kind. He started off by correcting my wrong techniques and habits. Always gives me more than what I can chew, says do more than what's required so that what's required is easier when you come back. Most importantly he patiently explains things again and again. Don't think twice just go for him.
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Loyola evening college / University of Madras 1994
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Madras University 2003
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Trinity College London 2018
Grade 8 - Rock and Pop - with Distinction
Nungambakkam Bazaar, Chennai, India - 600034
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4 Students Class Location
Online class via Zoom
Student's Home
Tutor's Home
Years of Experience in Guitar Classes
20+
Genre of guitars taught
Acoustic, Other, Bass, Electric
Age groups catered to
16 yrs to 25 yrs, 10 yrs to 15 yrs, Above 25 yrs
Type of classes
Individual classes, Group classes
Music genres taught
Ukulele, Indian Film music, Rock & Roll, Jazz & Blues, Country Folk
Outcomes catered to
Learn a specific song, Learn to play as an accompaniment to singing, Learn basics of playing a guitar, Learn specific skills: Plucking, Chord progression etc
Ownership of equipment is compulsory
Yes
Teaching Experience in detail in Guitar Classes
I started playing professionally at the age of 15. Since then I've played all styles of popular western music. I have recorded guitar on countless number of South Indian film songs with most of the big music directors. I have trained many students who have completed my practical models (Basic, Intermediate and Advanced guitar). For beginners I start with all the basics of music, easy chords, picking and strumming and simple songs. The beginners module starts after the first 4 classes which cover all the basic information. I do not teach the western classical approach but the pop method which goes straight into songs. You can start learning guitar even at late in life as long as you have the interest to learn guitar. The age groups of my students vary from 12 years to 72 some who are eager to learn music as a passion or hobby.
5 out of 5 2 reviews
Abhirath Mahipal
"Really experienced and kind. He started off by correcting my wrong techniques and habits. Always gives me more than what I can chew, says do more than what's required so that what's required is easier when you come back. Most importantly he patiently explains things again and again. Don't think twice just go for him. "
Hemanth kumar K
"Thank you for responding soon. Talking to you over the phone has encouraged me to join the class. Will join at the earliest."
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Just take the guitar to a shop to get the bridge size right. Should cost a few hundreds only. Remove the old bridge, it comes off when you remove the strings. Place the new bridge in place and re-string your guitar. If the the string are too high you many need to reduce the height of the bridge by sand papering it gently. Re-string and check the string height, otherwise repeat the process.
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1.Buy an acoustic guitar, without owning one it would be difficult to improve the learning process.
2. Watch some basic lessons for beginners and start trying them out on the guitar.
3. Try to get the help of a friend who already knows some guitar.
4. Find a guitar teacher if you like playing the guitar and want to improve very quickly.
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Best Resources.. Guitar chord book, Instructional DVDs' for playing acoustic guitar from the start, basic youtube lessons for acoustic guitar beginners. Best Approach to learn acoustic guitar 1. Find a guitar instructor.. OR 2. Learn some music theory basics before you try reading books with chords and scales and see if you are able to do do it without help.
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4 Students Class Location
Online class via Zoom
Student's Home
Tutor's Home
Years of Experience in Guitar Classes
20+
Genre of guitars taught
Acoustic, Other, Bass, Electric
Age groups catered to
16 yrs to 25 yrs, 10 yrs to 15 yrs, Above 25 yrs
Type of classes
Individual classes, Group classes
Music genres taught
Ukulele, Indian Film music, Rock & Roll, Jazz & Blues, Country Folk
Outcomes catered to
Learn a specific song, Learn to play as an accompaniment to singing, Learn basics of playing a guitar, Learn specific skills: Plucking, Chord progression etc
Ownership of equipment is compulsory
Yes
Teaching Experience in detail in Guitar Classes
I started playing professionally at the age of 15. Since then I've played all styles of popular western music. I have recorded guitar on countless number of South Indian film songs with most of the big music directors. I have trained many students who have completed my practical models (Basic, Intermediate and Advanced guitar). For beginners I start with all the basics of music, easy chords, picking and strumming and simple songs. The beginners module starts after the first 4 classes which cover all the basic information. I do not teach the western classical approach but the pop method which goes straight into songs. You can start learning guitar even at late in life as long as you have the interest to learn guitar. The age groups of my students vary from 12 years to 72 some who are eager to learn music as a passion or hobby.
5 out of 5 2 reviews
Abhirath Mahipal
"Really experienced and kind. He started off by correcting my wrong techniques and habits. Always gives me more than what I can chew, says do more than what's required so that what's required is easier when you come back. Most importantly he patiently explains things again and again. Don't think twice just go for him. "
Hemanth kumar K
"Thank you for responding soon. Talking to you over the phone has encouraged me to join the class. Will join at the earliest."
Have you attended any class with Donan?
Answered on 10/07/2020
Ask a Question
Post a Lesson
Top THREE ways to improve your vocabulary:
1. Read any topic that you are interested in, mark the words you don't understand and check their usage in sentences immediately or when free.
2. Spend time with the dictionary and see how new words are used in sentences.
3. Try to use them in your sentences a few at a time.
Like 0 Answers 467 Comments Answered on 10/06/2020
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Post a Lesson
Like 0 Answers 231 Comments Answered on 15/02/2019
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Post a Lesson
Just take the guitar to a shop to get the bridge size right. Should cost a few hundreds only. Remove the old bridge, it comes off when you remove the strings. Place the new bridge in place and re-string your guitar. If the the string are too high you many need to reduce the height of the bridge by sand papering it gently. Re-string and check the string height, otherwise repeat the process.
Like 0 Answers 20 Comments Answered on 13/07/2018
Ask a Question
Post a Lesson
1.Buy an acoustic guitar, without owning one it would be difficult to improve the learning process.
2. Watch some basic lessons for beginners and start trying them out on the guitar.
3. Try to get the help of a friend who already knows some guitar.
4. Find a guitar teacher if you like playing the guitar and want to improve very quickly.
Like 0 Answers 6 Comments Answered on 13/07/2018
Ask a Question
Post a Lesson
Best Resources.. Guitar chord book, Instructional DVDs' for playing acoustic guitar from the start, basic youtube lessons for acoustic guitar beginners. Best Approach to learn acoustic guitar 1. Find a guitar instructor.. OR 2. Learn some music theory basics before you try reading books with chords and scales and see if you are able to do do it without help.
Like 0 Answers 5 Comments Ask a Question
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