Teaching Topics and Philosophy

In my lessons, we explore a wide range of styles—from swing to bebop and beyond—while learning to improvise, comp, transcribe, and compose through a practical, hands-on approach. I’ll guide you in developing your own chord melodies and provide ear-training exercises designed to help you play what you hear. We also dive into composition techniques and examine every aspect of rhythm. Through a balance of structure and discipline, we work toward developing the freedom to improvise intuitively, free from technical barriers and grounded in active listening. Each lesson is tailored to your level and goals, supported by a comprehensive study of harmony and improvisation that draws on more than 50 methods to help you gain musical freedom. Although the material is broad, from the very first class you’ll receive a clear and structured practice routine—what I believe is the most effective path to improving 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 continued 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 as part of various ensembles. He has appeared at notable 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. He has also led masterclasses and clinics in Peru, Paraguay, and Chile, sharing his knowledge and passion for music with students and musicians around the world.