Get to Know Sanel
Sanel Busuladzic
RCM Recognized Guitar & Music Theory Teacher.
While completing his Grade 8 studies with the Royal Conservatory of Music (Ontario, Canada), he began teaching in 2007. He started teaching full time in 2012.
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He founded his own small guitar teaching business to offer in-home guitar lessons for children and adults in Calgary. As his guitar studio expanded he added Skype guitar lessons (in 2012, before remote lessons were even a thing!) to his list of services. Currently, Sanel uses Zoom platform for online guitar lessons.
Sanel loves to teach students who are curious and desire to excel at the guitar. He finds fulfillment in seeing his students learn and understand how to play guitar while developing their passion for music.
Sanel is grateful for being able to do what he loves to do!
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Teaching is his calling, it’s his gift to the world. Sanel is grateful to see the transformation and impact he’s having on each student every week as they diligently work towards developing their guitar skills, minds and hearts.
Education & Awards
Honors & Awards
2021
The Royal Conservatory of Music
Teacher Certificate of Recognition | Gold Medal Award in Preparatory Guitar (Student Achieved)
2020
The Royal Conservatory of Music
Teacher Certificate of Recognition | Gold Medal Award in Preparatory Guitar (Student Achieved)
2018
The Royal Conservatory of Music
Teacher Certificate of Recognition | Gold Medalist in Level 3 Guitar (Student Achieved)
2016
The Royal Conservatory of Music
Teacher Certificate of Recognition | Gold Medal Award in Preparatory Guitar (Student Achieved)
2009
Calgary Kiwanis Music Festival
Gold Certificate | Guitar – Contemporary / Modern Composers
2008
Calgary Kiwanis Music Festival
First Place | Guitar Solo – Romantic
2008
Alberta Music Festival Association
First Place Certificate | Provincial National Guitar Solo
2007
Calgary Kiwanis Music Festival
First Place | Guitar – Contemporary / Modern Composers
2007
Alberta Music Festival Association
Second Place Certificate | Provincial National Guitar Solo – Senior
2006
Calgary Kiwanis Music Festival
First Place | Guitar – Contemporary / Modern Composers
2005
Calgary Kiwanis Music Festival
Second Place | Guitar Solo – Bach Transcriptions
2005
Calgary Kiwanis Music Festival
Second Place | Guitar Solo – Romantic
2004
Calgary Kiwanis Music Festival
Second Place | Guitar Solo – Classical
Education
2006
The Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM), Toronto, Canada
Grade 8 Classical Guitar Practical and Advanced Music Theory & Harmony
Parent & Student Approved
“I would like to extend to you a personal thank you for being a terrific mentor, coach, teacher and role model to [our son]. The study tools you have given him extend to all aspects of his life.
This past year we have really enjoyed watching [our son] transform as a person, and we are grateful for your influence on him.”
Wes. F (parent), Canada
“Our son loves his lessons and they have done wonders for his mental health as well. Thank you for all that you do!”
Britta W. (parent), USA
“Thank you for the privilege of hearing Mozart on the guitar. It was great!”
Ann (audience), Canada
"The recital was a good experience - thank you for putting this together. I feel inspired [to play guitar]."
Margaret H. (student), Canada
“Sanel is an amazing teacher. Our child has improved so much since working with him. We really appreciate his positive energy and teaching fundamentals.”
Amen K. (parent), Canada
"After many years of not looking at my guitar, or any music score, I decided that I would like to take up classical guitar lessons again.As a middle-aged professional person, I have limited time and could not commit to an absolutely rigid schedule. My professional activities and travel allow me to be able to practice daily at times, but at other times not for a week or even more. As a result I looked for someone who would be extremely flexible, but also someone who would make it interesting and whom I liked. I wanted fun, progress at my own pace, and not engender stress or negativity when I butchered my pieces! After all, I am doing this for one reason only - because I want to enjoy playing my guitar and getting better at it. Fortuitously I found Sanel online. Over the last year I have come to appreciate Sanel as one of the best music teachers I’ve ever had, not only because I genuinely like him, but because after one year of working at it again, I can genuinely say I am having more fun playing my guitar than I’ve ever had. That says a lot."
Magnus (student), Canada
“I am grateful for your exceptional mentorship and teaching. You are dedicated to equipping your students with skills, discipline, and lessons that apply to all facets of life. Thank you for your patience and encouragement, as well as your passion for teaching!”
Julianne C. (student), Canada
“It is with a big pleasure I had this opportunity to write to you a simple note of Huge Thank you from all our students and staff, who truly enjoyed amazing talent of Sanel. Selection of Musical pieces.. played by Sanel was really truly Great. Thank you for all your effort. Blessing truly musically yours.”
Natalia (audience), Canada