Mahdi Kammoun / madee
Guitarist &
Private Guitar Teacher
Playing across multiple genres with a focus on modern technique, expressive tone shaping, and disciplined practice habits. Mentoring beginner and intermediate guitarists through structured, hands-on lessons in Sfax.
Crafting Sound, Demystifying the Fretboard
I picked up the guitar on October 31, 2020, immersing myself in the instrument through dedicated daily practice and deep curiosity for both physical technique and tone engineering. Over the years, my playing has expanded across diverse musical styles—from driving rock rhythms and modern melodic leads to intricate riffs, dynamic chord progressions, and ambient textures.
In 2024, I began teaching guitar privately. Since then, I have guided around 10 students through their initial hurdles and plateau breakthroughs. I focus primarily on beginners who need an approachable, structured foundation, while also working with intermediate players looking to refine technique, understand theory, and develop an authentic personal sound.
2020
Started Playing
October 31, 2020
2024
Began Teaching
Private Tutoring
~10
Students Mentored
In-Person in Sfax
Multi
Genre Playing
Rock, Metal, Fusion, Tone
Watch Me Play & Listen
Video playthroughs, live stage performances, and original guitar explorations across electric and rhythm playing.
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- ✓ Electric guitar playthroughs & solos
- ✓ Yamaha Revstar RSS20 tone showcases
- ✓ DSP plugin preset shaping & Cubase mixing
Gallery & Stage Captures
Live moments, instrument portraits, and upcoming rehearsal sessions
Live Concert Performance
First Skills Stage · Sfax
Yamaha Revstar RSS20 & Rig
Stage & Studio Amp Setup
More Media Coming
New concert photos, cover playthroughs, and session tracks in progress.
Private Guitar Lessons in Sfax
Focused, one-on-one guitar instruction designed to build solid physical fundamentals, fretboard comprehension, and musical confidence without wasted practice time.
Format
In-Person
Sfax, Tunisia
Duration
1 – 2 Hours
Per private session
Languages
Arabic & English
Bilingual instruction
Target Level
Beginner & Intermediate
Tailored learning path
Curriculum & Covered Topics
Structured modules adapted to your personal goals and learning pace
Phase 1: Technique & Repertoire
Basic Chords & Rhythm
Open chords, barre chord mechanics, smooth transition habits, consistent strumming patterns, and internal metronome timing.
Songs & Riffs
Deconstructing favorite songs, mastering timing and syncopation, building musical memory, and playing along with backing tracks.
Guitar Techniques
Alternate picking efficiency, legato fluidity, hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, string bending pitch accuracy, and clean muting.
Lead Guitar & Solos
Pentatonic boxes, major and minor scale shapes across the neck, vibrato control, and phrasing iconic solos with musicality.
Phase 2: Theory, Tone & Creativity
Improvisation & Jamming
Connecting ear intuition with fretboard geography, navigating key centers, and learning how to express original melodic ideas over chord changes.
Music Theory Fundamentals
Intervals, diatonic harmony, triad construction, chord inversions, and practical neck mapping without academic boredom.
Effects, Tone & Gear
Understanding amp gain staging, EQ frequency shaping, overdrive/distortion, digital DSP modeling, IRs, and pedalboard routing.
Custom Learning Goals
Every guitarist learns differently. We calibrate topics, exercises, and song choices to match your specific musical ambitions.
Ready to Start Playing Guitar?
Private lesson slots are scheduled individually based on student and tutor availability in Sfax. Contact me directly on WhatsApp or by phone to discuss your goals and reserve your time slot.
My Gear & Studio Signal Chain
A finely calibrated signal chain combining physical instrument resonance, dynamic amplification, and state-of-the-art digital signal processing (DSP).
Hardware Rig
Yamaha Revstar RSS20
Chambered Mahogany Body · Alnico V Humbuckers · Passive Focus Boost
Engineered with Yamaha's Acoustic Design chambering process for rich acoustic resonance and optimal balance. Equipped with custom Alnico V pickups and a passive boost Focus Switch for biting lead articulation and thick rhythm response.
Line 6 Spider V 60 MkII
60 Watts · Bi-Amped Full-Range Stereo Speaker System
Delivers authentic dynamic response across both clean and high-gain amp models. Features full-range stereo reproduction, classic speaker modes, built-in wireless reception, and low-latency USB audio recording.
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Archetype: Petrucci X
High-Gain Lead Saturation · Piezo Cleans · Polyphonic Pitch Shifter
Provides laser-focused note definition, soaring sustain, pristine acoustic-like piezo cleans, intelligent polyphonic pitch transposing, and John Petrucci's signature stereo modulation and delay algorithms.
Archetype: Rabea X
Modern Rhythm Aggression · Vintage Fuzz · Guitar-Triggered Synthesizer
Combines tight, articulate modern rhythm amps with expressive vintage fuzz circuits and a dedicated subtractive synthesizer triggered directly by guitar pitch tracking, surrounded by lush spatial reverbs.
Studio Profiling & Audio Workstation
TH-U Premium
Overloud Rig Player Ecosystem
Proprietary rig capture technology and SuperCabinet impulse response (IR) modeling with realistic multi-microphone placement simulation for studio guitar tracking.
Cubase 14 Pro
Steinberg Professional Audio Engine
Industry-standard arrangement, multi-track editing, MIDI orchestration, and 64-bit float mixing engine for tracking multi-layered electric guitar arrangements.
Tone Shaping Mentorship
Dialing Your Sound
Tone is 50% fingers and 50% signal chain. Students learn gain staging, pre/post EQ carving, digital amp simulation, and how to dial in distinctive, musical tones.
Get in Touch
Whether you are picking up a guitar for the first time or looking to sharpen your solos and tone, reach out to check availability and book your lessons in Sfax.
Direct Channels
WhatsApp Chat
Send a Direct Message
Phone & SMS
+216 21100015
Teaching Studio
Sfax, Tunisia (In-Person)