Teaching Topics and Philosophy

In my lessons, we will explore a range of styles, from swing to bebop and beyond. You will
learn how to improvise, comp, transcribe, and compose, all from a practical perspective. I’ll
guide you in developing your own chord melodies, as well as providing ear training
exercises to help you play what you hear. Additionally, we will delve into composition
techniques and explore all aspects of rhythm.
Through a combination of structure and discipline, we will work towards achieving the
freedom necessary to improvise from intuition—free from technical barriers, and most
importantly, rooted in active listening.
Each lesson is tailored to your individual level and specific needs. At the core of my
approach is a comprehensive study of harmony and improvisation, employing over 50
methods to help you gain freedom in your playing.
While the material is broad, from the very first class, you will have a clear and structured
practice routine—what I believe to be the most effective way to improve your playing.

Biography

Germán Damianich is a jazz guitarist and educator from Argentina, offering lessons in both
English and Spanish.

Education:
Germán began his studies at EMBA (Buenos Aires Music School) and furthered his
training in New York with renowned musicians such as Tim Miller, Gilad Hekselman, Marc
Mommas, Peter Mazza, Vic Juris, Jonathan Kreisberg, Peter Bernstein, and Mike Moreno.
Throughout his career, he has participated in prestigious conferences and events,
including the CLAEM (Latin American Music Schools Convention) in Lima, where he
received a scholarship for Best Jazz Guitar Performance, as well as the IASJ (International
Association of Jazz Schools) and Hudson Jazzworks.

As a Performer:
With over 15 years of experience, Germán has performed across Europe, the United
States, Mexico, and Latin America, both as a bandleader and with various groups. He has
played at renowned venues such as Bar Next Door, Zinc Bar, and Cha Cha’s in New York,
as well as the Colombian Embassy in New York and the Brazilian Embassy in Paraguay.
He has also performed at the Lima Jazz Festival in Peru and in cities including
Amsterdam, Antwerp, Barcelona, Asunción, Santo Domingo, Santiago de Chile, and
Mexico City.

Teaching Experience:
With more than 20 years of teaching experience, Germán has worked with over 500
students. He served as a guitar and jazz ensemble instructor at Tamaba College of Music
in Buenos Aires for seven years. Additionally, he has led masterclasses and clinics in
Peru, Paraguay, and Chile, sharing his knowledge and passion for music with musicians
around the world.