George Marios

George Marios

Qualifications:

BA Popular Music Studies Degree in Leeds College of Music with a 1st

Experience:

1) Hosting a series of seminars covering Advanced Rock Guitar Techniques between 2006-2007

2) Extended session work in studios in Greece as well as in the UK between the year 2008-2010

3) Completing a solo album with musicians from Greece, UK, Trinidad and Japan as part of an International project

4) Reaching the top 12 amongst over 2000 guitarists in 2009 in the Guitar Idol competition judged by Steve Vai and other established artists.

5) Releasing a DVD through the leading UK Company called ‘Lick Library’ featuring trademark elements of George’s Technique, such as his intervallic approach and Hybrid Picking approach.

Teaching Style:

As a tutor, I always aim to make the most out of the sessions with the student, finding a fine balance between what the student wants to know, as well as all the other musical elements that will elevate the students’ ability and perception around music to the next level.

In addition to that, I aim to revolve the student’s homework around music instead of dull, mechanical exercises, so as to make the process of learning more interesting and leaning towards a more musical direction.

Syllabi:

Every lesson is customised according to the student's needs and level.
Therefore, instead of following a certain publication i keep an individual file for every student where i keep track of the context of every lesson as well as his/her progress.

Specialties:

1) In depth analysis of guitar Tools (Sweeping, Alternate Picking, Hammer ons and Pull offs, Tapping, Hybrid Picking, Intervallic Lines, Bends, Pinched Harmonic, combinational Techniques).

2) In depth analysis of different sounds (Major Modes, Melodic Minor Modes, Indian Scales, Greek Scales).

3) Introduction to tools for Harmonic exploration (Outside playing, Different Scales over 1 Chord Vamps

4) Introduction to Rhythmic tools (Applying Different time Signatures over a Groove, Different Subdivisions of a Groove).

5) In depth analysis of Rhythm Guitar Styles (Funk, Country, Rock, Metal, Blues, RnB).

Other Services, Areas of Knowledge & Musicianship:

Preparation towards being a studio musician.

Teaching location:

I teach in a recently refurbished studio located in my house. The studio includes a drum kit, 2 big Marshall amps, a piano and a bass amp. Recording equipment is also available for you to monitor your progress in between lessons!

I am willing to travel two miles from my house throughout Headingley and Leeds City Centre.

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Lesson Prices:

Lesson Length	30 min	1 hour	3 hour workshop
Price at my location	£17	£27	£65
Price within 2 miles	£20	£30	£70

Testimonials:

"George is a very talented upcoming guitar player from Greece, both technical and soulful - Watch out for this guy!"

Gus.g (Firewind, Ozzy Osborne)

"George you are a great player and composer. I have been listening to your album a lot."

Carl Verheyen (Supertramp, Leading USA session musician, Solo Artist)

"You are a great player"

Christopher Godin (Solo Artist)

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