Tomás Koch
About
He earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the National University of the Arts (UNA) 2018 - 2025 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, specializing in guitar performance. Alongside his academic training, he has worked as a private guitar teacher, teaching a wide range of musical styles. His teaching approach focuses on inspiring students and supporting their musical development through personalized and expressive learning.
Teaching Style
-"My teaching philosophy centers on empathy and adaptability, creating a supportive environment where students of all ages, levels, and styles feel comfortable exploring their musical interests. I believe that music education should be engaging and tailored to each individual's unique needs. To achieve this, I offer a wide range of resources, including PDFs with exercises, sheet music, and instructional materials, catering to both beginners and advanced players.
-I teach various styles: including Tango, Blues, Flamenco, and Classical music from all periods—from the Renaissance to contemporary works—as well as popular Rock songs for solo guitar or as accompaniment for singing. Each lesson is designed with a focus on engaging activities such as learning pieces, developing technique, exploring music theory, and enhancing sight-reading skills.
-I incorporate technical methods and practices to help students overcome the technical challenges that musical pieces may present, including arpeggios, scales, tremolos, and rhythms, among others. I can also assist them in improving their speed in executing these techniques for both the right and left hands. I customize lesson plans based on factors like age, prior experience, learning style, and personal goals. My aim is to make music enjoyable and stress-free, fostering an atmosphere that promotes confidence in their abilities. After each session, I provide personalized notes that outline key areas for improvement, helping students stay organized and focused on their practice with clear objectives. As a patient and encouraging instructor, I continuously refine my own skills through lessons, seminars, and collaboration with other music educators, ensuring that I provide the best possible education for my students."
Curriculum
Bachelor of Music degree from the National University of the Arts (UNA) 2018 - 2025 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, specializing in guitar performance. Among his most notable performances is his debut full-length concert in 2022 in Zárate, organized by the "Asociación Amigos de la Música de Zárate." He was one of the few students from the National University of the Arts to deliver a full one-hour concert, a feat encouraged by his professor Camilo Verga and supported by the university itself. The concert took place at the Bet Bnei Tzion temple (Hebrew community) in 2022. Other noteworthy performances where he shared the stage with fellow classical guitarists include the Museo Histórico Nacional (2018), La Iglesia Dinamarquesa (2018), La Roberto García Morillo (2020), and the Alliance Française (2022). In 2023 he participated on the internacional competition Maria Luisa Anido and gets into the best 9 players, he received a master class lessons from Izidor Erazem Grafenauer, he also did a second full concert on Zárate in the same year.