Hello! I'm Juan Diego Sahayam Chandra Dhas Lopez, a passionate guitarist, composer, and educator from Bogotá, Colombia. I have been fortunate to share my love for music through performance, composition, and teaching to students from all around the world. My expertise spans jazz, contemporary improvised music, world fusion, and slide guitar, and I enjoy fostering student growth through a global and contemporary approach. Besides teaching, I lead my own contemporary jazz project which has performed internationally and released several albums. I am also an active collaborator and contributor to various educational music projects, consistently seeking new ways to inspire and connect with musicians everywhere.

Juan Diego Sahayam Chandra Dhas Lopez

Hello! I'm Juan Diego Sahayam Chandra Dhas Lopez, a passionate guitarist, composer, and educator from Bogotá, Colombia. I have been fortunate to share my love for music through performance, composition, and teaching to students from all around the world. My expertise spans jazz, contemporary improvised music, world fusion, and slide guitar, and I enjoy fostering student growth through a global and contemporary approach. Besides teaching, I lead my own contemporary jazz project which has performed internationally and released several albums. I am also an active collaborator and contributor to various educational music projects, consistently seeking new ways to inspire and connect with musicians everywhere.

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Hello! I’m Juan Diego Sahayam Chandra Dhas Lopez, a passionate guitarist, composer, and educator from Bogotá, Colombia. I have been fortunate to share my love for music through performance, composition, and teaching to students from all around the world. My expertise spans jazz, contemporary improvised music, world fusion, and slide guitar, and I enjoy fostering student growth through a global and contemporary approach.

Besides teaching, I lead my own contemporary jazz project which has performed internationally and released several albums. I am also an active collaborator and contributor to various educational music projects, consistently seeking new ways to inspire and connect with musicians everywhere.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Independent Educator at Self-employed
January 1, 2012 - Present
Delivered private instruction in Guitar, Harmony, Theory, and Ear Training to students from over 25 countries. Conducted online and in-person workshops/masterclasses in improvisation and modern guitar. Produced instructional video content on platforms such as YouTube and Instagram, and offered courses on Mike’s Masterclasses. Students have earned scholarships and worked with major touring acts.
Chair of Guitar Department / Guitar, Harmony, Ear Training Professor at Escuela de Música, Multimedia, Arte y Tecnología (EMMAT)
December 31, 2019 - July 8, 2025
Taught Berklee-curriculum university-level courses. Oversaw curriculum development and leadership for the Guitar department. Returned as faculty to continue Guitar private instruction.
Chair of Guitar Department / Guitar, Harmony, Ear Training Professor at Escuela de Música, Multimedia, Arte y Tecnología (EMMAT)
August 31, 2022 - July 8, 2025
Returned as faculty to continue Guitar private instruction and department leadership.
Guitar & Ensemble Instructor at Studio Republik
March 31, 2020 - July 8, 2025
Co-developed junior guitar curriculum and taught ensemble classes. Regular performer with in-house faculty band alongside notable musicians.
Contributor – Improvisation & Harmony Content at Half Minute Lessons
December 31, 2019 - July 8, 2025
Created educational materials for an international YouTube channel alongside other artists.

Education

Bachelor of Music at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

Berklee Mentor Network – Mentor
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other