Thierry Tisserand has taught guitar-playing for over 30 years, but actually learned to play the guitar on his own. For years, he mostly improved "by ear", learning to play different styles mixing folk, ragtime, blues, picking etc. Once he became familiar with jazz, bossa nova and the classical repertoire, he then decided to learn music more thoroughly. He composed many pieced intended for all levels, from beginners to soloists, along with music for duets, trio, quartets and quintets. His works are very often played in music schools, and reflect the various influences and experiences that made his musical journey.