Classical guitarist and composer teaching guitar in London (online, face to face)

Learn more about Maria-Alexandra

• When did you first develop a passion for music and your favourite instrument?

  There always been a passion for music inside of me, but I didn't image myself playing guitar until I actually started playing it in middle school. I have never let this instrument down since.

• Is there a particular type music or artist that you listen to on a loop without it driving you crazy?

  Music is a very broad term, but I do have my favorites, especially classical music composers. Some of them are Debussy, Bach, Chopin, M. Giuliani, F. Tarrega, J. Rodrigo, just to name a few. Regarding artists, I truly enjoy listening to Paco de Lucia, Julian Bream, Ana Vidović, Beatles, 3 Doors Down or Beyonce.

• Explain to us the most difficult or riveting course you could personally give to a student of music.

  A initiation in stylistic harmony, together with a profound understanding of music theory would require a good amount of hours and subjects the student to a high degree of difficulty.
  
  A second difficult course I could give to a music student would be about advanced techniques for sound quality.

• What do you think is the most complicated instrument to master and why?

  I believe that the most complicated instrument is the human brain, and, if we succeed to control and understand it, then we will unlock the key towards mastering music as well.

• What are your keys to success?

  My keys to success are discipline, mindfulness and nurture.

• Name three musicians you dream of meeting in your favourite bar in the early hours of the morning. Explain why.

  Although I don't see them to be meet often in bar at early hours, these artists would be Ana Vidović and Galina Vale. That is because I am very curious to find out about their journey toward success in a men dominated music sector.

• Provide a valuable anecdote related to music or your days at music school.

  My guitar teacher used to say: "As in life, so in music. As in music, so in life".

• What are the little touches that make you a Superprof in music?

  I am trying my best to be a dedicated and very patiante teacher for my students. I am always asking for their feedback and I am keen to discover their questions. I also provide all sorts of supportive materials, specific to what we are working on.