Bristol BS15 1TB, UK
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Bio
Andreas Moutsioulis is a Greek-born guitarist, composer and music producer with extensive experience across a variety of music genres. His western music studies together with the music of his Eastern roots have brought him close to different musical styles since an early age. This background of classical, pop, folk and world music has led him to the idea of blending and combining all these styles.
Having studied classical guitar at the Municipal Conservatoire of Thessaloniki, the Ionian University of Greece and the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Andreas began performing professionally at the age of 16. His appearances include concerts as a classical guitarist as well as performances as a session guitarist with bands and orchestras.
Career Highlights
- Invited to join an orchestra as a soloist at the age of 16.
- Prize-winner in multiple international competitions.
- Holder of five titles in music from major European universities.
- Performance as a soloist with the “Athens Camerata” for HRH Princess Irene of Spain.
- Appearances in prestigious venues such as the Athens Concert Hall “Megaron” and the St. Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
- Interviewed repeatedly by the Hellenic National Radio and the BBC.
Since 2001, Andreas has been touring extensively in Europe, USA, Australia and the Middle East and has been performing as a classical guitarist (solo and in ensembles) as well as being a leading guitarist in pop, folk and contemporary bands.
His love for the guitar and his wish to present new musical experiences to his audiences caused him to look for ways to broaden its repertoire and help the instrument to develop. Since 2008 he has made his own transcriptions for the guitar of works by composers of the wider musical repertoire. His arrangements include works of different styles and genres for solo guitar as well as for ensembles.
Andreas is an independent recording artist and music producer. He has released seven CD albums of music so far. Three of his albums include his own compositions. His album “By the Seaside”, which includes Lounge House and Disco music, has received widespread radio airplay in more than 15 countries so far in Europe, US and Middle-East.
Teaching Info
Teaching approach
- Create a friendly and relaxed atmosphere
- Direct approach to the personality of the student
- Help the student to develop skills and overcome technical issues
- Work on different musical styles
- Offer many useful tips concerning technique and being on stage
Simon “…Andreas is a highly gifted musician and teacher. He is professional in his approach but also friendly, relaxed and inspiring. I contacted Andreas to ask him to teach a brain injured individual. Andreas took this in his stride and quickly worked out how to create the ideal learning environment. Andreas can adapt to a wide range of styles and is skilled at pinpointing the key issues to enable fast progress. He has a hands-on approach, helpfully demonstrating technique on his own guitar or sometimes improvising along side you as you play, which is not only sounds amazing but helps you get used to playing with others…Very highly recommended!” Yannis “…Andreas combines expert knowledge of theory and technique with a key ingredient for any teacher.. patience! He is able to cater for all grades (or in my case no grade at all) and tailors his approach to the student’s abilities. He also has a broad knowledge of acoustical musical styles and has a wealth of knowledge on a Greek /near eastern styles and modes which is an added bonus for those looking to expand their repertoire. A performing artist himself, you can see him live yourself to see what you are getting! Recommended…” Edward “…I would simply like to say that Andreas is by far the best guitar teacher I have ever had. I have been playing for almost 25 years – I played fairly seriously to the age of about 18 and then really picked it up again a year ago age 32. The progress i have made has been fantastic. My playing is infinitely better and technically there is no comparison to my playing of only a year ago. Andreas is technically an absolutely amazing guitarist, but he also plays and teaches with incredible musicality and passion. I have tried many teachers around the country, and also in Bristol itself, and I have to say that Andreas is an infinitely better guitarist and teacher than any of them. My future aim is to get my playing to a professional standard. I have a very long way to go to achieve this but feel confident and secure that, with Andreas’s help and a lot of hard work from me; I will get there. Anyone considering guitar lessons MUST choose Andreas. He is simply the best…” Eddy “…Andreas has a wealth of guitar tuition built over 25 years of teaching students of all abilities. He teaches techniques which are adaptable across all genres of guitar playing. Andreas is very patient, calm, flexible and focused. He will work at your pace. Most of all he has a relaxed and fun style…” John “…Andreas was my last attempt at learning to play the guitar I was almost at the point of giving up. He has given me the motivation, encouragement and knowledge to continue with my guitar learning…”
