About
Looking to take your guitar skills to the next level? With over a decade of experience teaching in London and a grade 8 certification in electric, acoustic, and classical styles, I am the perfect teacher for you. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate player, I offer personalized one-to-one tuition, custom practice tracks, and clear lesson plans to help you achieve your musical goals. As a seasoned session musician and band leader, I bring a wealth of performance experience and real-world know-how to every lesson. Book your first lesson today and unlock your guitar potential!
Alex Villar is a versatile and experienced musician and educator with over a decade of experience teaching thousands of students in some of the most prestigious schools and neighborhoods in London. He specializes in teaching electric, acoustic & classical guitar and is also available for ukulele with the option to follow curriculums from Rockschool, ABRSM and Trinity.
Alex is also an experienced session musician and band leader, having worked with numerous artists in venues, festivals, and on radio. He have even organized events all over the UK and Europe with his function band, The Headliners, performing at weddings, corporate events, and private parties.
Alex holds a degree from the University of West London in Popular Music Performance and 'Grade 8 Electric Guitar' from Rockschool.
TLDR:
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BA (HONS) in Popular Music Performance from UWOL (University of West London)
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10 Years of Experience as a Musician and Educator in London, catering to some of the most prestigious academies and neighborhoods
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Lessons available in English or Portuguese
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Music certificates and curricula from ABRSM, Trinity College of London, and Rockschool UK
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Experience as a session musician all over the UK and Europe, with experience as a band leader and event organiser.
Teaching Style
I offer a free 15 minute 'consultation' lesson - this enables me to get a feel for your playing, personality, and goals helping me determine how I can best provide my services.
My lessons are structured to ensure that you are progressing towards your goals efficiently and effectively. With custom lesson plans and regular feedback, you will receive the support and guidance needed to reach your full potential.
Whether you are a beginner looking to take your first steps in guitar playing or an intermediate player wanting to improve your skills, I can provide you with a personalized and enjoyable learning experience. Whether you're a beginner looking to progress beyond basic chords, or an intermediate guitarist striving for professional-level playing, I can help you develop skills such as improvisation and playing by ear. My online lessons are structured to accommodate busy lifestyles and foster consistent and efficient progress. You will have access to a wide range of materials sourced from all over the world, including the full curriculums of respected music education academies, as well as resources from my BA (Hons) Degree.
For intermediate and advanced guitarists, I offer personalized guidance and support to help break through the barriers to professional-level playing. I specialize in developing skills such as improvisation and playing by ear, as well as providing guidance in more advanced techniques like Legato, sweep picking, and tapping. Additionally, I can help intermediate and advanced students to develop their own unique style and voice on the guitar and work with them to create original compositions. I provide a range of materials and resources tailored to the individual needs and interests of each student, including transcriptions of songs and solos, and custom practice tracks. I can also assist with exam preparation for Rockschool, ABRSM, and Trinity. Whether you prefer online exams or in-person exams, I can provide the necessary guidance to ensure you feel fully prepared for your assessment. Furthermore, I have a good relationship with the examiners at each institute and can offer valuable insight and advice to help you achieve your best possible results.
Curriculum
As a student, you can expect a wide range of materials sourced from all over the world to supplement your learning. This includes the full curriculums of respected music education academies, as well as resources from my BA (Hons) Degree. I also have a collection of practice tracks for students to work on, including backing tracks for different genres of music, and songs tailored to the individual student's level and interests. In addition, I can also assist with exam preparation for Rockschool, ABRSM, and Trinity. Whether you prefer online exams or in-person exams, I can provide the necessary guidance to ensure you feel fully prepared for your assessment. Furthermore, I have a good relationship with the examiners at each institute and can offer valuable insight and advice to help you achieve your best possible results.
As a teacher, what sets me apart is my unique background and approach to teaching. Growing up in a family of teachers and lecturers, education has always been a part of my life. Being exposed to both British and Brazilian cultures has given me a wide range of musical influences that I like to incorporate into my teaching. I believe that a well-rounded education includes not just technical skills, but also cultural and historical context. That's why I like to go beyond basic chord progressions and delve into the rich history behind each style of music. By doing so, I aim to give my students a more complete understanding and appreciation of the music they are learning. In addition, my years of experience as a session musician and band leader have given me a real-world understanding of what it takes to be a successful musician. I have collaborated with a variety of artists and performed at various venues, festivals, and on radio. I have also organized successful events across the UK and Europe with my function band, The Headliners, catering to weddings, corporate events, and private parties.
Over the pandemic, I refined my online teaching to be as productive and effective as possible with over 100 online students, I was able to thoroughly test out new methods and find the most suitable strategies for maximizing the online lesson format.
Finally, my experience teaching in one-to-one settings, small groups, and larger groups of children has given me a proven track record of success as a peripatetic guitar teacher at several music academies. Whether you're a beginner looking to progress beyond basic chords, or an intermediate guitarist striving for professional-level playing, I can help you develop skills such as techniques, improvisation, theory and playing by ear. All of these factors combine to make me a unique and effective teacher, one who can help you achieve your musical goals while giving you a deeper appreciation of the art form.
Credentials & Affiliations
Bachelor of Music (HONS) in Popular Music Performance from the University of West of London. 2017 EDEXCEL level 3 in Music with A*A A. 2012 Rockschool Grade 8 Guitar. 2012 GCSE in music at 'A'. 2010
