André Mertens

André Mertens Dozent with Guitar

Hello, I’m André,

the Head of the Guitar Department in the Professional Program. Throughout the program, we will focus on developing your guitar technique, deepening your knowledge of scales, chords, comping, phrasing, and modern techniques. You’ll also expand your repertoire with diverse genres and styles, from Jazz to Pop, Funk, Rock, and Metal. Our experienced guitar teachers help you step out of your comfort zone and discover new ways to express yourself through music. We’ll also focus on developing your performance skills, stage presence, and tools to help you succeed in the music industry. Join our supportive and fun community of fellow musicians and begin your exciting journey with us towards lifelong connections.

André Mertens, passionate musician and music trainer. Started playing in bands and teaching guitar as a teenager. Highlights include winning the Robert Johnson Guitar Awards in Germany, workshops with renowned musicians, touring the USA and Canada with Uli Jon Roth, and performing at festivals like 70,000 Tons of Metal and Metaldays.

Touring with Cryptex

He Studied at the Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien in Hanover. Perfected guitar skills and expanded knowledge of drums, bass, piano, vocals, studio production, and composition/songwriting. Toured Europe, played numerous gigs with his bands. Released three albums and signed a global record deal with SPV/Steamhammer as part of his rock band Cryptex. Teaching focus in the Professional Program: rock improvisation, sound, bending, and legato.

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Patrick André Patrick has played as a freelance musician in numerous bands, has performed on stage with Michael Schulte and Mark Forster, among others, and has played guitar for various TV shows. More info More info More info Mattias “IA” Eklundh is a Swedish guitarist and singer, known for his band Freak Kitchen and his participation in Frozen Eyes, Fate, the Jonas Hellborg Trio and Art Metal. He has also released solo albums under the name Freak Guitar. Mattias Eklundh Mika Tyyskä The Finnish-born Mika exclusively shows you his techniques for tapping, sweeping, alternate picking and arpeggios and shows you how to practice them effectively and use them musically. Guitar Instructors More info Bob Saganas Bob played with his bands as support for the Scorpions and Thin Lizzy in front of large audiences, and worked with musicians like Kip Winger (bass player for Alice Cooper). More info More info Simon Kramer Yannick Robert Yannick played with many stars of the jazz scene like Scott Henderson, Alain Caron, André Charlier, Michel Cusson, and more, has published numerous books, CDs and DVDs over the years. Simon Kramer, on tour together with Alice Merton, Wincent Weiss, Lea, and others. His teaching style combines technical knowledge with artistic inspiration. More info Philipp has recorded numerous albums as a studio guitarist and has performed on stage with many newcomers such as Revelle, LEEVO, and Jonathan Zelter. Philipp Sengle More info Andreas Reinhard Andreas plays guitar for different acts such as Cloudy June and TAM. His main focus is his own band The Oklahoma Kid, which went on multiple tours through Europe within the past years. André Mertens Among his musical highlights are: Winning the Robert Johnson Guitar Awards as the best young guitarist in Germany. Many workshops with well-known musicians and worldwide festival performances with his Band The Cryptex and a big USA tour with guitar legend Uli Jon Roth. More info