

Cio
- Rate R871
- Response 1h

R871/h
1st lesson free
- Guitar
- Flamenco Guitar
- Mandolin
- Banjo
- Zither
Creative Guitar Instructor with 9 years’ experience and ABRSM certification. Acoustic fingerstyle.
- Guitar
- Flamenco Guitar
- Mandolin
- Banjo
- Zither
Lesson location
About Cio
I am an experienced and passionate Guitar tutor with a 9 years of commitment to music education. I teach learners from various age groups, including school children, college youth, and working professionals who wish to learn guitar either as a hobby or seriously. My teaching philosophy is based on patience, discipline, and consistent growth. I focus on strengthening core skills such as finger positioning, smooth chord transitions, rhythm timing, scale understanding, and musical expression. I believe that music is not just about playing notes but about expressing emotions with confidence. Over the 9 years, many of my students have overcome stage fear and performed confidently in front of large audiences. Watching their transformation from beginners to confident performers has been one of my greatest achievements. I create a positive and respectful learning space where students feel inspired to practise regularly and push their limits. My mission is to guide students towards excellence while helping them enjoy every step of their learning process.
About the lesson
- All levels
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My teaching approach for Guitar is based on clear communication, flexibility, and practical understanding of music. I believe every student learns differently, so I carefully observe their learning style and adapt my lessons to suit them. Some students understand better through visual chord charts, some through listening exercises, and others through hands-on demonstrations.
I explain every concept step by step in simple language and encourage students to ask questions freely. Along with Guitar playing, I also teach Music Theory, Chord Construction, Scale Application, Rhythm Training, Ear Training, Songwriting basics, and basic Music Arrangement concepts. I use real-life examples such as breaking down popular songs to explain chord progressions, strumming patterns, and melody structure. I also discuss performance case studies to help students understand stage confidence and audience connection. My lessons begin with strong fundamentals like posture, tuning, finger strength, timing accuracy, and chord clarity.
Once students gain confidence, we move to advanced techniques like barre chords, fingerstyle patterns, improvisation, solo building, and expressive playing. I provide structured practice routines and regular feedback to ensure steady improvement. My goal is not only to teach Guitar but also to help students understand music deeply and become confident, independent musicians.
Rates
Rate
- R871
Package rates
- 5h: R4355
- 10h: R8710
online
- R871/h
free lesson
The free first lesson with Cio allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 1h
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