Gabriele Cento
About
Gabriele Cento – Guitarist, Producer & Lessonface Audio Recording Teacher of the Year 2022
“Music is not just what you play – it’s how you connect with it.”
Hi! I’m Gabriele, a professional guitarist and producer based in Milan, Italy.
For over 15 years I’ve been working as a session player, instructor, and producer, helping musicians of all levels discover their own sound and grow with both guitar and music production.
Education & Background
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Graduated in Contemporary Guitar and Teaching Methods from Centro Professione Musica (one of the top music schools in Italy).
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10+ years of experience teaching guitar and music theory in both classroom and one-to-one settings.
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Experienced in a wide range of styles, from fingerstyle acoustic to modern rock, soul, and pop.
Professional Work
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Released solo album Play (2018).
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Performed at festivals and live events across Europe with bands in the neo-soul and rock genres.
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Studio guitarist and session player for artists such as Kirby, Pink Sweat$, Stick Figure.
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Active as a producer and beat-maker, delivering original productions and professional mixing/mastering.
What I Teach on Lessonface
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Electric & Acoustic Guitar: technique, modern repertoire, fingerstyle, improvisation.
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Music Theory Made Practical: harmony, scales, chord building, and how to actually apply them.
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Audio Production & Mixing: from home-studio setups to professional recording and post-production techniques.
My Approach
Lessons are fully personalized. Whether you’re a beginner discovering the basics or an advanced player refining your craft, we’ll create a structured, motivating path that fits your goals and musical taste.
Important:
If you don’t see the time slot you’re looking for, send me a message — we’ll find the right solution!
Teaching Style
Hi, I’m Gabriele — welcome!
My lessons are designed to save you time, remove frustration, and give you clear steps toward your goals. I know how it feels to be overwhelmed by too much information, or to play for years without really moving forward. That’s why I focus on what truly matters: helping you build confidence, skills, and enjoyment every time you pick up your instrument.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or already an intermediate player, I’ll tailor each lesson to your needs and musical taste. You’ll learn not only how to play, but also why things work — so you can keep growing on your own.
My Online Classroom
I take online teaching seriously and make sure the experience feels smooth and inspiring:
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High-Definition Stereo Audio → crystal-clear sound that captures every detail.
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Multiple Camera Angles → so you always see exactly what my hands are doing.
I look forward to meeting you in class!
Don’t forget to explore the Curriculum section below for program details, free resources, and FAQs 👇
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Chords
Verified Student on January 12, 2021
Great class! The teacher is very patient and helpfulThis class is really beneficial and focuses on paying attention to detail when playing scales. I am learning a lot and enjoying working on chords and scales.
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Fingerstyle Guitar
Nitin M. on March 9, 2021
Fantastic class, lots of tips and tricks that I had not learnt elsewhere and overall Gabriele makes sure you don't forget music is about enjoyment and having fun.
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Fingerstyle Guitar
Nitin M. on April 20, 2021
Gabriele is very diligent, prepared and a solid teacher. He makes you work, is vested in making you a great fingerstyle guitar player and focuses on things that others don't - like breathing, how to pluck the strings etc.
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Fingerstyle Guitar
Amy C. on July 6, 2021
Gabriele is a fantastic knowledgeable teacher that really pays attention to all these details about your playing. Really amazing class!
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Fingerstyle Guitar
David M. on July 20, 2021
This is an amazing teacher and it was an amazing class! This class challanged me. Fingerstyle Guitar is a lot different than anything that I'm used to, but the teacher is very positive and encouraging and has motivated me to keep practicing and get better. I was surprised by how many great suggestions the teacher had for me to improve, from my hand placement to the pressure I was using to pluck the strings! The different tips and techniques the instructor suggested will help my guitar playing go a long way!!
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Fingerstyle Guitar
Ed C. on August 3, 2021
It was a very good class, well organized, clear instruction.
Curriculum
Acoustic guitar fundamentals
curriculum_acoustic_guitar.pdf expectations for beginners and intermediate students
acoustic guitar based playlist a curated playlist to pitch your ears
Fingerstyle guitar
curriculum_fingerstyle_guitar.pdf all you need to know about this class
fingerstyle based compositions here's a playlist to get into it
Electric Guitar
curriculum_electric_guitar.pdf what to know and what to expect
electric guitar based music just a small bite of the electric guitar world
Music Production
curriculum_music_production.pdf confused about this subject? take a read and find some answers
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