Up to 8 private lessons on electric and acoustic guitar at Velikhan Music Academy

About the teachers:

Nikita Stanislavovich Obushenko, a teacher of contemporary vocals and electric guitar, is young, ambitious, and already well-known as a contemporary performer. A graduate of the Glier Kyiv Municipal Academy of Music, Nikita is the vocalist of the band Velikan, under whose banner the Velikhan Music Academy was founded. He combines an academic background with real-world experience on stage, in the studio, and in the contemporary music industry. He has his own unique teaching method for vocals and electric guitar, tailored to the real-world needs of the modern musician.

Key competencies:

• Teaching contemporary vocals: rock, metal, rap-core, pop, scream/fry/mixed techniques.
• Teaching electric guitar: modern techniques, groove, riffing, working with pedals and plugins.
• Professional stage performer: live performances, studio recordings, microphone work, presentation.
• Creating a modern sound: character, anger, control, style and personality.
• An individual program for each student with a focus on results (song, video, recording).

Educational base:

• Kyiv Municipal Academy of Music named after G. M. Glier, specialty: vocals/pop singing.
• Professional training in contemporary performance, arrangement and stagecraft.

Stage and creative experience:

• Vocalist and frontman of the band Velikan, an active representative of the modern heavy metal scene of Ukraine.
• Participant of large concerts, festivals, live events, studio sessions.

Practical experience with:

• Living gangs.
• Studio productions.
• Modern sound design.
• TikTok/Instagram content and music videos.
• Finalist of the show The Voice of the Country.

Methodological approach:

Our own methodology for developing modern vocals, aimed at:

• Control of tone, attack and delivery.
• Clean → distortion transitions.
• Developing vocal strength without injury.
• Theatricality and confidence.

Guitar technique includes:

• Modern riffs, rhythm, groove.
• Working in DAW and with plugins.
• Formation of sound according to the student’s genre.
• Focus on real results: tracks, covers, live performances, videos.

Alexander Vladimirovich Soloviev is an experienced teacher with over 30 years of teaching experience in music education. He is one of the most respected teachers of classical and acoustic guitar, having trained and mentored several generations of guitarists who successfully perform on stage, teach others, and have dedicated their lives to the music industry. His methodology combines academic training, musical taste, discipline, and modern adaptation for students of all ages.

Key competencies:

• Professional teaching of classical and acoustic guitar based on academic technique.
• Hand positioning, intonation, correct sound production.
• Teaching how to read music, understand rhythm, musical form and styles.
• Preparing students for competitions, exams, and admission to music schools and colleges.
• Working with students of all ages: from young children to adults.
• Individual approach and original training programs.

Teaching experience:

• More than 30 years of continuous teaching experience in music schools and studios.
• Training dozens of professional musicians and teachers who continue the tradition of his school.
• Experience working with students from beginner to intermediate level, as well as preparing for a professional career.
• Continuous improvement of methodology, integration of modern approaches and repertoire.

Educational base:

• Complete academic education in the field of musical arts.
• Certified specialist in guitar and music education.

Methodological approach:

• A combination of classical school with adaptation to contemporary repertoire.
• Forming correct technique as a foundation for any style.
• Development of musical thinking, rhythm, sense of phrasing and stage behavior.
• Creating a comfortable yet disciplined learning environment.
• Results-oriented work – each lesson has a specific goal and progress.

Reputation and recognition:

Alexander Vladimirovich Solovyov is known as a teacher who:

• He knows how to discover talent even in those who doubt themselves.
• Teaches not only how to play, but also a love for music and the instrument.
• Has an impeccable reputation among parents, students and colleagues.
• Serves as a moral and professional guide for young guitarists.