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Jonathan Bratoëff - Jazz/Folk/Rock Guitar Lessons in London/ North London

Jonathan Bratoëff Jazz/Folk Guitar Teacher (North London)

Jonathan Bratoëff Silver Member

  • London (N4) View on map
  • Last Logged In: 24 Apr 2011
  • Sex: Male
  • Can Travel To: E EC NW WC

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Thanks for popping by my profile page.
I am a professional guitarist who has 5 albums out, and several national and international tours under my belt.
I am an accomplished composer and performer that John Fordham from the Guardian describes as follows: "“Bratoëff's brittle phrasing and rhythmic energy put him up there with leading UK guitarists.”If you want to know more about the creative side of my career just go to my website.
Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach jazz, soul, blues, pop and rock guitar.
I can give a comprehensive study of the neck:

Scales/modes: All positions, all keys, all modes 5, 6, 7 and 8 notes scales
Chords: Triads and quatriads in all inversions with spread and closed voicings
Arpegios:Triads and quatriads all positions

Music theory:
Harmony, cadences, reading and writing music, composition.
Improvisation, soloing.

Rhythm:
Swing, rock, latin, comping.etc..
Tell me about your qualifications.
BA from the Aula de jazz de Barcelona, 3 years study.
What kind of experience do you have?
I have been teaching for 18 years in different situations: one to one, colleges, schools, summer school, music colleges etc..
How much do you charge?
£25/hour (£20/hour concession if you come to mine, uni students, unemployed etc..)
Where do you teach?
I teach primarily from home but I can come to yours providing you don't live too far from my address.
As well I teach at:
The Blue Note Saturday Music Centre in Southwark.
Dordogne Jazz summer school run by Andrea Vicari and Dorian Lockett.
Eardley school in Streatham.
When are you available?
Times are flexible.
Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach all levels ( from beginner to very advance) all ages (not under 7 though).
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
I can help student with their grades 1 till 8.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
Yes
Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
I can do online teaching via emails.
Do you belong to any professional organisations?
I am part of the award winning F-IRE collective. A London based association of professional jazz/modern/contemporary musicians.
Where and with whom did you train?
I studied in Spain at the Aula de Jazz de Barcelona and in France at the Sete conservatory. Besides this I studied with New York based guitarists, Ben Monder, Brad Seppick, Dave Gilmore, Nir Felder and attended Ralph Alesis's SIM courses again in New York.
Tell me about some of your current students.
I have several students learning with me at the moment, if you want a reference from them contact me and I will put you in touch with them.
Do you have a personal message for students?
Enjoy playing, otherwise what's the point!!

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One of the most important aspects of music making has to do with the sense of time or commonly none has pulse as well! I pay particular attention to that side and give my students different tips and tricks to achieve that. Different musical idioms require different "time feel". Example: in rock, soul and most modern music since the 60s the...

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