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About
Before reading further, you must own a guitar first.
I'm offering a free 30 mn Zoom session (Ac/Elec/Voice)
My goal is to free up your creativity on the guitar by removing any obstacle between what you feel and what you play. Understanding how music works and how the guitar works frees up your inspiration right from the start.
My super Powers:
-25Y. experience, (Classroom&Stage),amazing teaching visuals Apps
-A massive tool-box of exercises that integrate & address every aspects of music making on the guitar.( including performance coaching, breath works and stress release)
-I can create custom exercises just for you, write them live on-screen.
-Train Voice&Guitar at the same time.( Recommended for all, ask me why)
-Turn your ideas into full song or composition ,no matter how small they are
-I can write TAB and Music on your screen, so you will always know what to practice.
Before you get your free session, send me two lists of songs/music.
1) The music you really want to play & understand- in your wildest dreams- by order of priority if possible.
2) The music you grew up with-not necessarily your favorite- but music that marked the chapters of your life.
The lists may overlap & might change over-time(Musical Memory is a funny thing).This is an interesting process for both of us, for a conversation to create a solid path between your past, present and futur. Choosing or creating the right exercises just for you will be easy. So I propose fun, discovery-based process that turn your goals into reality. CHears, Bertrand
Overview
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26 years in business
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Services offered
Interested musical styles
Rock
Blues
Country
Folk
Guitar type
Acoustic
Electric
Work location
I work remotely (phone or internet)
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Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Gretchen C.
Apr 11, 2016
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We were eager to identify an instructor who would enjoy teaching our son about the guitar and the fundamentals so that playing and reading notes would make sense to him. The experience has proven to be more than we had hoped for or expected. Bertrand mirrors/matches his students beautifully. Our son has been engaged from the moment he arrived for his first lesson (8 years old) and is enjoying practicing his 'homework' assignments before returning for the next lesson. Do yourself a favor - search no more - Bertrand is amazing!
Guitar Lessons (for children or teenagers)
James D.
Sep 18, 2017
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Learning from Bertrand has been great! After a 10 year hiatus from guitar I started taking lessons with Bertrand, and only wish I had started sooner. Great approach and lessons are always fun.
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Meena G.
May 26, 2016
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Bertrand is a fantastic guitar teacher and clearly a very gifted musician. When I decided to get guitarlessons, I was a little overwhelmed by the choices on thumbtack and I checked out another teacher before I went with Bertrand. Even at the outset, he was very helpful in a non-intrusive way, making sure that he's available and eager to teach but allowing one to make one's choice in one's own time. I've been very happy with my choice. I knew nothing about the guitar when I started and can be easily intimidated or frustrated, but I've been pleasantly surprised by how much fun it's been to learn from him. He's always cheerful, positive, encouraging and most of all, he works hard to make it fun for the learner. He mixes music theory with practice drills seamlessly. The 1hr class goes by quickly and I'm surprised to find that I enjoy practicing!
Guitar Lessons (for adults)
Demetrio A.
Apr 21, 2020
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Taking Bertrand's class was a delightful and educational experience. I took a fingerstyle class that was able to meet once in person before COVID hit and forced us online. Bertrand made the transition to remote learning as seamless as possible. His dedication to his students and his craft is commendable. His teaching style is thoughtful and fun while pushing one to think harder about how and why the guitar is played the way it is.
Details: 26 - 44 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Yes, can read music staff • Acoustic • Folk • Country • Blues • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet) • At the pro’s location
Guitar Lessons
Brian M.
May 20, 2021
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I'm only one lesson in, but Bertrand has been great! His teaching method makes learning the guitar an approachable and fun experience.
Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Acoustic • Country • Folk • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)
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Bertrand Laurence
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Hour & prices:
In my studio: $60 (But $50 Bulk rate and 1rst lesson)
Your house: $75 if within 3 miles of Porter
Group: Workshops /Classes TBA
Any frequency welcome (Weekly/monthly etc...)
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
-Preliminary chat/ orientation on the phone, a two way interview of sorts. We talk about goals, styles, the music that inspires the student (could be anything at all) I present various style of learning so we can design a unique lesson plan and approach for that person.
- i present the various supporting materials I use for teaching, and the path, the thread that will connect all lessons.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Berkley College of Music was good for theory, Mass Art was great for creativity.
Before that, I self studied from books and mostly by ear from recordings.
I learned a lot on stage: Rock, Blues & avant-guard bands freed up my the electric guitar side, but I never forgot the acoustic. Guitar for live Improv' Theatre for years was /is a great training in articulating on the spot an emotion. I study classical to improve reading skills, to understanding composition. I also study how the brain learns, and positive psychology. I do think a good teacher must remain a student forever.
