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Guitar Classes

Guitar classes at Token Studio are an excellent way to unlock areas of unexplored creativity.

Liviu Dirdala (born October 18, 1993) is a professional guitarist, musician, and one of our teachers. He cites many guitarists as influencers including Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Paul Gilbert, Eric Johnson, Robben Ford, Greg Howe, and Alex Hutchings.

Self taught, Liviu quickly chose to focus on music as his top priority. His ability to learn quickly and with unrivalled dedication enabled him to gain acceptance at one of Europe’s finest music schools after only 3 years of study, London’s Institute of Contemporary Music Performance.

Areas of expertise: – Technique – Harmony and theory – Ear training – Recording and producing – Reading and writing music – Music notation software – Improvisation – Fretboard skills – Arranging – Composing – Stylistic awareness

Areas of focus when learning guitar depend largely on the skill level of the student. Please see below for what you can expect to learn at Token Studio based on your level.

Beginner

– Correct posture – Basic right and left hand technique – Rhythm playing – Basic chord shapes – Learning the notes on the fretboard – Learning the basic characteristics of the major and minor scale – Strumming

Intermediate

– Solo playing – Expressive and physical techniques (legato, staccato, vibrato, bending, dynamics etc.) – Improvising – Four note harmony – Diatonic modes of the major scale – Sight reading – Fretboard skills – Transcribing – Song writing

Advanced – Playing over changes – Extended harmony – Arranging music – Understanding various instruments in the context of a band

If you are interested in learning any of the musical subjects listed above, please send a request with your information to info@tokeninterior.co.uk

Joseph is a songwriter, arranger, producer, guitarist, and educator. He started his career early, playing in his local jazz orchestra, earning several national awards at the age of 16.

Furthering his education at the famed Bimm Music College in Fulham, Joseph’s work ethic and technical ability quickly earned him a reputation as one of the most diverse guitar players in London.

Joseph has worked in Paulo Nutini and Dido’s famed Vibey 4 Studio alongside Sean Pol McGreavey (Rent and Cats) and Persian Pop Star Hossien Tohi, with whom he regularly tours Europe and the world.

He is also a registered guitar tutor with RGT, enabling him to provide grades from beginner to advanced levels.

The styles in which Joseph is proficient include:

• Reggae
• Country
• Jazz
• Jazz Fusion
• Rock
• Metal
• Rnb
• Funk
• indie
• Blues
• Rockabilly
• Classical

Areas of technical specialisation:

• Strumming Patterns
• Sight Reading
• Rhythm Playing (Advanced and Beginner)
• Single Line
• Double Stops
• Finger Picking
• Tapping
• Two-fingered Tapping
• Basic Chords
• Advanced Chords
• Legato (hammer ons and pull offs)
• Alternate picking
• Sweep picking
• Hybrid picking

If you are interested in learning guitar with Jos, please send a request with your information to info@tokeninterior.co.uk