I've had an extensive background in music and music performance. I've taught guitar lessons in other countries as well as the U.S. I have a degree in music theory and performance and a two year certificate from the Guitar Institute of Technology, in Hollywood, California. I received a Barry Manilow Music Scholarship in 2016 for my musical creativity.
I love expressing myself creatively through music, especially guitar playing. I love teaching my guitar skills to other guitar enthusiasts. It gives me great pleasure to share my musical knowledge to my students. My goal is to enlighten them with techniques that are easy and fun.
Overview
Hired 54 times
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1 employee
22 years in business
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Payment methods
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Services offered
Interested musical styles
Rock
Blues
Folk
Jazz
Guitar type
Acoustic
Electric
Work location
My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
I work remotely (phone or internet)
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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31 reviews
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Scott E.
Oct 23, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
My daughter has been getting guitarlessons for about 3 weeks and it’s been great. He’s creative with his lessons, adapts to the way you learn and is very patient. Because of his enthusiasm, I’ve decided to take lesson as well.
Details: 14 - 17 years old • No formal training • Yes, can read music staff • What the teacher recommends • Rock • What the teacher recommends • No, but the student is planning to purchase an instrument • 30 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)
Guitar Lessons
Teri L.
Jun 13, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
We have only had one lesson so far and my daughter loves him. He has her engaged and taking things at her pace. We look forward to working with him more.
Details: 10 - 13 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Guitar Lessons
Lilian R.
Jun 7, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Gil is a great amazing and talented guitar player and teacher. He is patient and encouraging, which are the best qualities for a teacher. He has been teaching my husband and daughter concurrently for well over a year.
Details: 6 - 9 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc.
Guitar Lessons
Bruce L.
Apr 11, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Gilbert is a laid back and friendly teacher. He works with me at my level and with what I want to learn, but adds some challenging lessons. He knows structure and several styles of music.
Details: 65 years or older • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • No, cannot read music • What the teacher recommends • Folk • Blues • Jazz • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Guitar Lessons
Jill B.
Oct 20, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
My son has been taking lessons with Gil now for a few months. We love Gil and my son is learning so much! Gil is so efficient, a great instructor, and very easy to work with. 10/10 would recommend.
Details: 10 - 13 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • What the teacher recommends • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc.
Guitar Lessons
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Gilbert Olivera
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I like to keep my price low so that I can have repeat business, and not overwhelm my students on my hourly charge due to our difficult economy. I want my students to feel comfortable about my price as well as my guitar lessons, it makes for a more relaxed and better learning process.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
To find out where they are in their level of guitar playing, then to tailor a guitar learning program that best fits their abilities. Also, I will ask them if there is any particular style that they would like to learn, or a song that they would like to learn to play, then I would work on getting them there.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Over 35 years of playing guitar, writing and composing songs. Two music degrees in music theory and guitar performance. Many appearances playing at clubs, parties, restaurants, hotels, open mic competitions, and just casual jamming with other musicians.
