Joao M. — Guitar Teacher — Ahuntsic, Montreal

João Marquee is a professional guitarist with international experience. He has played with renowned musicians from the American music scene: Ray Riendeau(Rob Halford), Mark Poland(White Zombie), Brett Frederickson(Dave Mustaine), Scott Johnson(Gin Blossoms). In Brazil he played with Paulo Ricardo (PR5, for 4 years), Flávio Venturini, Renata Fausti, etc. In 2006 he released his cd “A Viagem” and participated in the Guitar Player Festival in Recife, as well as in several TV programs: Big Brother Brazil 7, BBB8, Altas Horas, Faustão and etc. He currently resides in Montreal.

I always try to find out what the student already knows about music, and I believe that every student has different needs. I try to find the pace of the student in relation to learning. Just as I try to teach exactly what the student wants to learn. Some examples: Scales, Modes, Chords, Arpeggios, Tapping, String Skipping, Bends, Riffs...