Andrés Velarde
About
I am an Ecuadorian musician, guitarist, songwriter, and music educator based in Quito, Ecuador.
My work combines Latin American musical traditions, contemporary songwriting, improvisation, and creative music education. I have experience performing, composing original music, developing artistic projects, and teaching students through individual lessons and group workshops.
I have released original music and worked on interdisciplinary projects involving music, theater, dance, and community arts.
My lessons focus on developing musical confidence, rhythm, creativity, and practical guitar skills. I adapt each session to the student's interests, experience, and personal goals.
I offer lessons in Spanish, particularly for students interested in Latin American guitar, songwriting, accompaniment, rhythm, and creative musical exploration.
Teaching Style
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Acoustic guitar for beginners and intermediate students
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Latin American rhythms and guitar accompaniment
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Songwriting and musical creativity
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Rhythm, ear training, and improvisation
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Music fundamentals through practical exercises
Teaching languages: Spanish (primary language).
Curriculum
My teaching method combines practical guitar playing, creativity, ear training, and Latin American musical traditions.
I adapt each lesson to the student's experience, interests, and goals. Beginners learn basic chords, rhythm, coordination, and simple songs. Intermediate students explore accompaniment, improvisation, songwriting, and Latin American rhythms such as cumbia and other traditional styles.
I encourage students to learn through listening, playing, and creating music rather than relying exclusively on technical exercises.
Recommended materials: Students should have an acoustic or classical guitar, a notebook, and access to audio recordings. I provide personalized exercises, chord charts, rhythmic patterns, and song materials according to each student's level and interests.
No specific textbook is required. When appropriate, I recommend additional learning resources based on the student's musical goals.
Lessons are primarily taught in Spanish.
Credentials & Affiliations
Education
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Bachelor's Degree in Social Communication, Universidad Politécnica Salesiana, Ecuador (2015).
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Graduate-level studies in Music Creation, New Technologies, and Traditional Arts, Universidad Nacional de Tres de Febrero (UNTREF), Argentina (2019).
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Additional training in vocal technique, harmonic singing, improvisation, dance, and performing arts.
Professional Experience
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Ecuadorian guitarist, singer-songwriter, composer, and music educator.
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Creator of original musical works, with three released albums.
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Experience teaching guitar, songwriting, and Latin American musical traditions through individual lessons and group workshops.
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Musician and performer in interdisciplinary theater, dance, and music productions.
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Cultural producer and organizer of music festivals, workshops, and international artistic exchanges.
Professional Affiliations and Projects
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Partícula Mu — Independent music project.
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Fundación Bosá Cumbé — Community music education and Latin American music workshops.
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Festival Internacional de la Cumbia (Ecuador) — Cultural production and organization.
