Alexander Baboian

Guitar Lessons in Delft and Scheveningen

Hey there fellow music lovers! I am Alexander Baboian, all round guitarist, guitar teacher and composer from the US, newly relocated here to the Netherlands and offering private guitar lessons at my home studio in central Delft (near Oostpoort) and in my studio space in Scheveningen

Improvisation/Lead Guitar

The endless possibilities of the electric guitar offer everything to explore different genres and develop your skills. For example to improvise interesting solos. This can be in Jazz, Latin, Blues, R&B, funky style or your own songs! I have years of experience to teach you everything about strumming and picking techniques, scales, pentatonic scales. chords, jazz harmony.

Demystify the Fretboard

If you'd like to discover new things about the possibilities of the guitar, demystify the fretboard, deepen your knowledge of music theory, cycle of fifths and fourths. build confidence in your technique and expand your repertoire of songs, I'm confident I can be a good mentor for you.

All Types of Guitars

All varieties of electric guitars are welcome for lessons: hollow body archtop, semi-hollow or solid-body guitars with a plectrum and amplifier. Single Coil and Humbucker Pickups. I also teach acoustic guitar.

Trial Lesson

The trial lesson is the ideal way to get acquainted. My lessons are perfect for more experienced guitarists who want to explore new genres and take their playing to the next level. I'd love to hear you play and am curious about your goals and wishes!

Passion for Jazz

My playing is deeply rooted in Jazz, so if you wish to learn to speak the musical language of legends like Jim Hall, Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell, George Benson, Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Bill Frisell, and Peter Bernstein you've certainly come to the right person.

Essential to All Styles

It is often suggested to study with jazz teachers because we have a deep knowledge of music theory, precise technique, good reading ability, great ears, and our knowledge translates well to other styles.

Besides the Legends of Jazz

I tend to focus on a lot of classic music from the 50's through the 90's and like my students to be well rounded and knowledgeable. Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Elvis, Rolling Stones, Muddy Waters, Santana, Eric Clapton, James brown, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder.

What can you expect?

I have an informed approach, I studied at one of the most renowned schools for contemporary music in the world. I am familiar with the exam requirements and major books and teaching methods

Concepts I like to focus on include:

• music theory and fretboard mastery
• rhythm guitar
• lead guitar
• picking technique
• guitar riffs
• legato techniques (hammer ons, pull offs, bends, slides) muting technique
• types of chords, scales, repertoire

Music Technology

Wish to learn more from a pro about gear, music technology such as synthesizers, audio interfaces, PA systems, effects pedals, midi, DAWs and more? Just reach out to me!I also am quite knowledgeable about amps, effects pedals, Audio interfaces and recording software in case you record/produce your own music or want to consider aspects of your stage setup.

Lesson location

I give lessons at my home in Delft city center, near Oostpoort. My home studio is easily accessible for you, if you come from the area of Nootdorp, Pijnacker, Ypenburg, Delfgauw or Berkel en Rodenrijs. I'm available for guitar lessons in Scheveningen as well.

About Me

I was born and raised in the US but have been living the expat life for quite a while (also in Armenia, Germany and Belgium) and I'm excited to be opening this chapter of my life and career in this lovely country having absorbed many experiences both on and off stage and in and out of the classroom which I hope will give me some unique perspectives as I may guide you on your musical journey.I did my bachelor's in guitar performance at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston where I specialized in Guitar Performance. I also hold master's degrees from Yerevan State Conservatory and Royal Conservatoire Antwerp where I specialized in Composition and Electronic music. I've performed at major festivals such as the Washington DC Jazz Festival, Boston Beantown Jazz Festival, JEN Jazz Conference and Morgenland Festival Osnabruck as well as venues such as Bimhuis Amsterdam, and A-Trane Berlin, Scullers Boston, Music Village Brussels, Hotclub Gent.