Guitar, Songwriting & Music Production Lessons (Online or In-Person) - The Hague - Private lessons

Guitar, Songwriting & Music Production Lessons (Online or In-Person)

From 53.59 £ /h

Looking to improve your musical skills or take your creativity to the next level?

I provide custom music lessons based on your goals and current skills, from beginners to advanced players. We will be working together through video call sessions, or in person in my music studio, and learn anything, from technique and theory to philosophy and composition, in lessons that are 100% tailored to you.

If you’ve been looking to learn:
🎸 Guitar technique or expand your fretboard knowledge;

🎹 Advanced improvisation or music theory;

🎤 Creative songwriting and music production;

🎥 How to make compelling social media content;

Or just generally want to level up your music, I’d be happy to help you out.

In the process of taking lessons, you’ll learn from your favourite songs, and discover creative ways to best express yourself as a musician, so we’ll always be sure to focus on whatever is right in the moment, in a way that’s engaging and effective.

Lessons are generally 45 minutes long (depending on personal preference and the type of lessons). We’ll work on something you want to improve, applied to music you like, and you’ll leave with new material to practise until next time we meet up.

For lesson inquiries, feel free to send me a message

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Spui, The Hague, Netherlands

Online from Netherlands

About Me

Hi, I'm Hugo. Captivated by music from a young age, I graduated with a MA in Philosophy and Cultural History. Post-graduation, I now create original music, produce videos on YouTube, perform on Twitch, and teach numerous students.

I always go the extra mile to help my students unlock their musical voice, and I love exploring creative new ways of making music with them. Don't hesitate to get in touch, I'm happy to answer any questions you may have!

Education

MA in Cultural History from the University of Utrecht, BA in Philosophy from the University of Leiden. A lifetime of studying music under various teachers, both private and in schools.

Experience / Qualifications

7 years of teaching music, a lifetime of making music. I've been performing for the past 10 years of my life, and have made social media content throughout those years.

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Dutch

French

Skills

Acoustic

Blues

Classical

Country & bluegrass

Electric

Indie & alternative

Heavy metal

Funk

Folk

Electro & electronica

Jazz manouche

Jazz

Rai & oriental music

Ska

Song & varieties

Rap & hip hop

Pop

Punk

Ragga

Rnb

Audio production

Reviews

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

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At teacher's location and via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

I have worked as an audio engineer for the past 5 years and have a post-graduate degree in Sonology from Koninklijk Conservatorium. I can help and advance any student with any background in the following fields:
Music Production (use of DAWs)
Music Recording (working with different microphones)
Mixing and Mastering (training your ears and teaching the best usage of audio plugins)
Electronic Composition (using analog synthesizers, digital synthesizers, DSPs and so on)
Please let me know if you have any questions and I'll be more than happy to get back to you :-)

"Music is a social experience". That's the main thing that, regardless of wanting to be a professional musician or just play to have fun, music can offer to us: we can learn how to be among people, and get to know things about music itself, people and even ourselves! It's also a great way to get our own personality and have fun: it enhances our sensitivity and it's just a fun way to spend time!

Anyways, how rude, I'm Enrico, a world-touring guitar player, composer and band leader, and I'm really glad you're reading this presentation. I grew up in a small town in the South of Italy, Crispiano, where I started playing guitar as a game, because it was such a great way to spend my afternoons and get together with my friends, just like playing video games or soccer, and here I am now ... my passion became my life!

I like to teach that in my lessons: how fun it is to discover new things on your instrument and share them with all your friends ... starting with me. I'd love you to play with me during our lessons and learn things by doing them, starting with what you already like, playing your favorite songs together so you can go out and do the same with your friends!

I've been lucky enough to meet teachers and colleagues that had the same approach with me, starting from my classical guitar studies in Italy, through the Royal Conservatory of The Hague, where I'm currently finishing my jazz guitar Bachelor, till the masters or jazz music in New York City, which I had the luck to study with, like Peter Bernstein, Barry Harris or Dave Kikoski.

This led me, despite my young age, to share the stage with great superstars on the international jazz scene such as Joe Magnarelli, Gadi Lehavi, Felix Rossy and many others and recording my first album, "Social Music" out with A.MA Records in July 2019!

Ableton Live is a powerful program to play, compose and improvise music with.

This course provides hands-on experience in producing, mixing, and sound design with a digital audio workstation. Students will learn the fundamentals characteristics of sound and digital audio, creative ways of composing music and an introduction to signal processing such as equalization, compression, delay, and reverb. In addition to core audio and mixing concepts, students will learn various production techniques, such as sequencing, arranging, automation, using virtual instruments (eg synths, samplers, and drum machine plugins), working with MIDI, plugin formats such as VST / Audio -Units, and mapping digital USB controllers for the studio and live performances.

Let's get started!

The class is for:
- beginners who want to start their journey in music
- intermediary musicians who wish to improve their skills
- for highly educated musicians who want to perfect their knowledge.
The class includes songwriting skills in POP, ROCK, JAZZ and many other styles of popular music as well as compositional skills in writing CLASSICAL, FILM, THEATER music.
I specialize in both popular music and classical music. The class includes both theoretic knowledge and its practical application with students instrument of choice. The class also includes skills in guitar, piano and percussion playing.

🌟 Meet Your Guitar Instructor 🌟

Hello, music enthusiasts of The Hague! I'm Carolina, your friendly and passionate guitar teacher. At 25 years old, I bring youthful energy and a deep love for music to every lesson. With a Master's degree in Solo Classical Performance from the Koninklijk Conservatorium Den Haag, I'm excited to share my knowledge and experience with you.

🎸 Why Choose Me as Your Guitar Teacher? 🎶

🤝 Personalized Learning: Your musical journey is unique, and I understand that. My priority is to create a customized learning experience tailored to your goals, interests, and pace. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, I'll adapt the lessons to suit your needs.

🗣️ Freedom of Expression: Music is a form of self-expression, and I want you to feel free to express your ideas and thoughts through your guitar playing. I create a supportive and encouraging environment where you can explore your creativity.

🎓 Experienced and Qualified: With my Master's degree in Solo Classical Performance, I have the knowledge and expertise to guide you through classical guitar techniques and repertoire. Whether you're into classical, rock, pop, or any other genre, I can help you excel.

🌎 Multilingual Instruction: Communication is key to successful learning. I'm fluent in English and Spanish, ensuring clear and effective lessons for students from diverse backgrounds.

🎵 What You Can Expect from My Guitar Lessons 🎵

✅ Comprehensive instruction in guitar techniques, including fingerpicking, strumming, and chord progressions.
✅ A diverse repertoire, ranging from classical pieces to contemporary songs you love.
✅ Music theory made easy, helping you understand the "why" behind the music.
✅ Fun and engaging exercises to enhance your rhythm and musicality.
✅ Performance coaching to build your confidence on stage or in front of friends and family.

📅 Book Your Guitar Lesson Today! 📅

Learning the guitar should be an enjoyable and fulfilling experience, and that's precisely what I aim to provide. Together, we'll embark on a musical journey that suits your aspirations and preferences. Whether you're a child or an adult, a beginner or looking to refine your skills, I'm here to guide you every step of the way.

Let's strum the strings of joy and creativity together! To schedule your first lesson or learn more about my teaching approach, please feel free to send me a message.

Unlock your musical potential and discover the magic of guitar playing in The Hague. Join me, and let's make music together!

Guitar for beginners. This is the course where you learn the basic guitar skills. I teach electric, classical and acoustic (folk, flatpicking) guitars, you can learn a mix of these similar yet very specific techniques or focus on the one of your preference. In electric and acoustic guitars the first challenges are pick control, hand coordination and left hand positions (and shifting them). With classical guitar the goal will be using the right hand fingers independently, including the thumb for the bass notes and the left hand will have similar challenges to the other guitars. In classical guitar we will be playing polyphonic pieces (several voices) more often, in electric we’ll focus on chords, riffs and solos and with the acoustic we’ll play also chords with different strumming patterns, melodies, solos and lots of flatpicking exercises.

Intermediate to advanced levels. If you want to take your guitar playing more seriously, this is the course for you. After having some control over the basic guitar techniques you may want to take it a little further, improvising, building your own chord progressions and solos and having a next level technique to improve your playing. In Guitar 2 we’ll work with scales, arpeggios, improvising, different picking techniques, more sophisticated harmonies, new chord voicings and tips to play in a group context. We will play blues, jazz and more advanced rock solos and riffs to help you build a strong and confident musical language.

One of the things I’ve been doing over the years is helping candidates to University music courses to get ready for their admission exams and getting the skills needed to begin this new step of their lives successfully. That’s something I really like to do.

Making your own music is a very personal practice that demands attention and care. It is comforting to learn the craft and to know what to focus on now and what to deal later in the process. This way you can let your creativity lead the way and take care of the technical details after on.

With this course, you'll learn the KNOW-HOW of making your own music from start to finish. We will go through; inspiration, composing, arranging, production, mixing, mastering, and release. You will understand the conceptual frame and the technical craft behind them. In no time you will start applying them to your own workflow as well, no matter what genre you are interested in, electronic, pop, jazz, indie, experimental, classical, and so on.

I try to make sure all my students leave the class with a new idea, a fascination, or a new question in their minds about whatever they want to do but most importantly with a smile. The music gathers people, and so is making it. That's why the lessons can flow into a conversation, a joke, a listening discussion, and a feedback session in which we become not only a teacher and a student but hopefully also friends.

Subjects we can focus on: Music Theory, Composing, Arranging, Ableton Live, Sibelius, Notation, Electronic Music, Synthesizers, Guitar(acoustic/electric), Piano, Mixing & Mastering

Hi!
I'm Loukas, and I offer guitar lessons that cater to all ages and skill levels. Whether you're a budding beginner, an intermediate player seeking to refine your skills, or an advanced guitarist eager to explore new techniques, I'm your guide on this musical journey. My approach is centered on personalized, engaging, and productive lessons, allowing you to progress at your own pace while mastering music theory, technique, and a wide repertoire.

You want to be the person who can just pick-up a guitar and play a song everyone can sing along to?
Do you want to be able to play (and sing) a song after hearing it once or twice?
Impress your friends or your lover by playing their favorite songs.

I teach you:
- How to hold and play the guitar
- How to play your favorite songs
- The skills to learn guitar on your own
- How to warm up (playing guitar or singing)
- Breathing and singing exercises to improve your singing

I might not be able to turn you into a pro. But I'll teach you the first steps to getting there yourself!

A bit about me:
I study for music therapist, so I know how to engage in converstation. If you have special needs, I know how to respect those and teach you how to deal with them (musically)

My goal is to do this outside of my school hours, so I'm pretty flexible when it comes to weekends and evenings as wel!

I'm a spiritual person; that means I'm also open for your religion (if you have one) ;)
I'm 24 years old with an obvious passion for music. Hit me up if you have any questions.

If you need help finding your first guitar I can advise you on that. Let's talk about your budget and options and we will settle on an agreement for the price of my advise.

Whether you are just putting ideas together for a demo or producing a song from start to finish, Ableton Live is an amazing tool that lets you do more with your ideas. Developing electronic music production skills has become a real advantage for musician in any genre of music.

The lessons can include technical topics - mastering the tools, different approaches to composing and arranging as well as mixing. The lessons are tailor made to fit your level and goals.

I have more than 10 years of experience composing, arranging, recording, producing and playing music and I love sharing the skills that I have acquired along the way.

Are you interested in learning how to play the guitar and exploring the captivating world of music? Would you like to be able to express yourself through guitar?

Whether you are a beginner, an intermediate or an advanced player, I am here to guide you through your own musical journey and help you reach the level that you aim for. I am a classically trained guitarist with several years of experience and through professional guidance and lessons adapted to your own personality, we can discover your creative side.

My aim is to help students acquire a correct technique and deep understanding of music and expression, which will help them perform important pieces of the classical guitar repertoire, as well as songs and pieces of different genres.

About me:
I am Nikos and I am a classical guitarist with 15 years of experience. I started playing classical guitar at the age of 10 and from the age of 14, with the supervision of my teacher, I have been helping and guiding younger guitar students, giving me a hands-on experience in teaching from an early age. In 2019, I obtained my soloist diploma from the Hellenic Conservatory of Music and Arts, giving me the right to teach and since then I have been teaching privately. Currently, I am studying with professor Pavel Steidl, at the Royal Conservatoire of the Hague and I have been attending a Music Pedagogy course, as well as courses in Early Music.

Since 2014, I have been attending guitar festivals and academies, giving me the opportunity to learn from some of the most important classical guitarists of our era and also be awarded prizes in national and international competitions, such as the 1st prize in Palaio Faliro guitar festival in Athens in 2020 and the 3rd prize in the 1st International Nikita Koshkin competition in Russia in 2021. In 2024, I was honored to receive a scholarship given each year to two European guitarists, giving me the opportunity to attend the Volterra Project Summer Guitar Institute 2024 in Volterra, Italy.

Music Theory:
In 2020 and 2021, I graduated from the music theory departments of the Hellenic Conservatory with a degree in Music Harmony and a degree in Counterpoint.

Are you interested in learning how to play the guitar? Would you like to express yourself through music?
I am here to guide you through this journey !

I'm Oliwia, and I offer classical guitar lessons for children and adults at all levels of playing. I've been playing guitar for 15 years. I am a laureate of many national and international guitar competitions. In 2022, I obtained my soloist diploma from the 2nd Degree Music School in Poznań - Poland, called the School of Talents. Currently, I’m studying at the Royal Conservatoire of The Hague, where next to the classical guitar major, I attend minor in early music.

Are you interested in learning classical guitar in a fun and exciting way? Do you want to level up your skills and be able to play more fluently?
I am Rui, a Portuguese guitarist who has experience in teaching classical guitar to intermediate and advanced students. I am currently pursuing my bachelor in the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague and I am willing to level up my skills as a teacher with your help. My insight to teach is to give my students the most efficient ways to improve their skills without overwhelming them. By this I mean that I can adapt to any level and any request the students have in their minds. Therefore, my approach will not be the same to every student that I have.
I can give lessons in Portuguese and in English and they will be between 30 to 60 min.

Students have different aspirations and needs, but in my lessons we can focus on rhythmic variation, tempo, comping, improvisation, ear training, chords, phrasing, articulation, expression - all while learning repertoire. That is how it all comes together, therefore I encourage my students to learn their favourite songs and also repertoire that will strengthen less strong areas of their playing. This means if you want to learn how to play pocket we focus on funk rhythms, if you want to learn how to play straight groove we focus on bossa or latin etc.

With a Bachelor in Jazz Guitar in the pocket - that’s what I mostly play, we can dig into chord melody, single line playing, repertoire and comping in a variety of styles within the jazz idiom.

The first lesson will be a checkup where you are as a student in your musical development, thereafter I will ask about your goals and aspirations and what you’re currently doing to reach them. My role is to oversee this process and share what has helped me in my musical development. I believe instrument lessons need to be practical and be based off concrete exercises that will help you reach the next level. For something to manifest into your playing you have to first get whatever you’re learning into your muscle memory - practice slowly with metronome, continuous repetition over a period of time, then the brain have a greater chance of obtaining the skill. Second step is to gradually increase the tempo and play with a good time feel, by doing this you will have what you’ve learnt in your hands. There are no shortcuts when learning a skill, you simply cannot buy it - you have to earn it!

I have worked as an audio engineer for the past 5 years and have a post-graduate degree in Sonology from Koninklijk Conservatorium. I can help and advance any student with any background in the following fields:
Music Production (use of DAWs)
Music Recording (working with different microphones)
Mixing and Mastering (training your ears and teaching the best usage of audio plugins)
Electronic Composition (using analog synthesizers, digital synthesizers, DSPs and so on)
Please let me know if you have any questions and I'll be more than happy to get back to you :-)

"Music is a social experience". That's the main thing that, regardless of wanting to be a professional musician or just play to have fun, music can offer to us: we can learn how to be among people, and get to know things about music itself, people and even ourselves! It's also a great way to get our own personality and have fun: it enhances our sensitivity and it's just a fun way to spend time!

Anyways, how rude, I'm Enrico, a world-touring guitar player, composer and band leader, and I'm really glad you're reading this presentation. I grew up in a small town in the South of Italy, Crispiano, where I started playing guitar as a game, because it was such a great way to spend my afternoons and get together with my friends, just like playing video games or soccer, and here I am now ... my passion became my life!

I like to teach that in my lessons: how fun it is to discover new things on your instrument and share them with all your friends ... starting with me. I'd love you to play with me during our lessons and learn things by doing them, starting with what you already like, playing your favorite songs together so you can go out and do the same with your friends!

I've been lucky enough to meet teachers and colleagues that had the same approach with me, starting from my classical guitar studies in Italy, through the Royal Conservatory of The Hague, where I'm currently finishing my jazz guitar Bachelor, till the masters or jazz music in New York City, which I had the luck to study with, like Peter Bernstein, Barry Harris or Dave Kikoski.

This led me, despite my young age, to share the stage with great superstars on the international jazz scene such as Joe Magnarelli, Gadi Lehavi, Felix Rossy and many others and recording my first album, "Social Music" out with A.MA Records in July 2019!

Ableton Live is a powerful program to play, compose and improvise music with.

This course provides hands-on experience in producing, mixing, and sound design with a digital audio workstation. Students will learn the fundamentals characteristics of sound and digital audio, creative ways of composing music and an introduction to signal processing such as equalization, compression, delay, and reverb. In addition to core audio and mixing concepts, students will learn various production techniques, such as sequencing, arranging, automation, using virtual instruments (eg synths, samplers, and drum machine plugins), working with MIDI, plugin formats such as VST / Audio -Units, and mapping digital USB controllers for the studio and live performances.

Let's get started!

The class is for:
- beginners who want to start their journey in music
- intermediary musicians who wish to improve their skills
- for highly educated musicians who want to perfect their knowledge.
The class includes songwriting skills in POP, ROCK, JAZZ and many other styles of popular music as well as compositional skills in writing CLASSICAL, FILM, THEATER music.
I specialize in both popular music and classical music. The class includes both theoretic knowledge and its practical application with students instrument of choice. The class also includes skills in guitar, piano and percussion playing.

🌟 Meet Your Guitar Instructor 🌟

Hello, music enthusiasts of The Hague! I'm Carolina, your friendly and passionate guitar teacher. At 25 years old, I bring youthful energy and a deep love for music to every lesson. With a Master's degree in Solo Classical Performance from the Koninklijk Conservatorium Den Haag, I'm excited to share my knowledge and experience with you.

🎸 Why Choose Me as Your Guitar Teacher? 🎶

🤝 Personalized Learning: Your musical journey is unique, and I understand that. My priority is to create a customized learning experience tailored to your goals, interests, and pace. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, I'll adapt the lessons to suit your needs.

🗣️ Freedom of Expression: Music is a form of self-expression, and I want you to feel free to express your ideas and thoughts through your guitar playing. I create a supportive and encouraging environment where you can explore your creativity.

🎓 Experienced and Qualified: With my Master's degree in Solo Classical Performance, I have the knowledge and expertise to guide you through classical guitar techniques and repertoire. Whether you're into classical, rock, pop, or any other genre, I can help you excel.

🌎 Multilingual Instruction: Communication is key to successful learning. I'm fluent in English and Spanish, ensuring clear and effective lessons for students from diverse backgrounds.

🎵 What You Can Expect from My Guitar Lessons 🎵

✅ Comprehensive instruction in guitar techniques, including fingerpicking, strumming, and chord progressions.
✅ A diverse repertoire, ranging from classical pieces to contemporary songs you love.
✅ Music theory made easy, helping you understand the "why" behind the music.
✅ Fun and engaging exercises to enhance your rhythm and musicality.
✅ Performance coaching to build your confidence on stage or in front of friends and family.

📅 Book Your Guitar Lesson Today! 📅

Learning the guitar should be an enjoyable and fulfilling experience, and that's precisely what I aim to provide. Together, we'll embark on a musical journey that suits your aspirations and preferences. Whether you're a child or an adult, a beginner or looking to refine your skills, I'm here to guide you every step of the way.

Let's strum the strings of joy and creativity together! To schedule your first lesson or learn more about my teaching approach, please feel free to send me a message.

Unlock your musical potential and discover the magic of guitar playing in The Hague. Join me, and let's make music together!

Guitar for beginners. This is the course where you learn the basic guitar skills. I teach electric, classical and acoustic (folk, flatpicking) guitars, you can learn a mix of these similar yet very specific techniques or focus on the one of your preference. In electric and acoustic guitars the first challenges are pick control, hand coordination and left hand positions (and shifting them). With classical guitar the goal will be using the right hand fingers independently, including the thumb for the bass notes and the left hand will have similar challenges to the other guitars. In classical guitar we will be playing polyphonic pieces (several voices) more often, in electric we’ll focus on chords, riffs and solos and with the acoustic we’ll play also chords with different strumming patterns, melodies, solos and lots of flatpicking exercises.

Intermediate to advanced levels. If you want to take your guitar playing more seriously, this is the course for you. After having some control over the basic guitar techniques you may want to take it a little further, improvising, building your own chord progressions and solos and having a next level technique to improve your playing. In Guitar 2 we’ll work with scales, arpeggios, improvising, different picking techniques, more sophisticated harmonies, new chord voicings and tips to play in a group context. We will play blues, jazz and more advanced rock solos and riffs to help you build a strong and confident musical language.

One of the things I’ve been doing over the years is helping candidates to University music courses to get ready for their admission exams and getting the skills needed to begin this new step of their lives successfully. That’s something I really like to do.

Making your own music is a very personal practice that demands attention and care. It is comforting to learn the craft and to know what to focus on now and what to deal later in the process. This way you can let your creativity lead the way and take care of the technical details after on.

With this course, you'll learn the KNOW-HOW of making your own music from start to finish. We will go through; inspiration, composing, arranging, production, mixing, mastering, and release. You will understand the conceptual frame and the technical craft behind them. In no time you will start applying them to your own workflow as well, no matter what genre you are interested in, electronic, pop, jazz, indie, experimental, classical, and so on.

I try to make sure all my students leave the class with a new idea, a fascination, or a new question in their minds about whatever they want to do but most importantly with a smile. The music gathers people, and so is making it. That's why the lessons can flow into a conversation, a joke, a listening discussion, and a feedback session in which we become not only a teacher and a student but hopefully also friends.

Subjects we can focus on: Music Theory, Composing, Arranging, Ableton Live, Sibelius, Notation, Electronic Music, Synthesizers, Guitar(acoustic/electric), Piano, Mixing & Mastering

Hi!
I'm Loukas, and I offer guitar lessons that cater to all ages and skill levels. Whether you're a budding beginner, an intermediate player seeking to refine your skills, or an advanced guitarist eager to explore new techniques, I'm your guide on this musical journey. My approach is centered on personalized, engaging, and productive lessons, allowing you to progress at your own pace while mastering music theory, technique, and a wide repertoire.

You want to be the person who can just pick-up a guitar and play a song everyone can sing along to?
Do you want to be able to play (and sing) a song after hearing it once or twice?
Impress your friends or your lover by playing their favorite songs.

I teach you:
- How to hold and play the guitar
- How to play your favorite songs
- The skills to learn guitar on your own
- How to warm up (playing guitar or singing)
- Breathing and singing exercises to improve your singing

I might not be able to turn you into a pro. But I'll teach you the first steps to getting there yourself!

A bit about me:
I study for music therapist, so I know how to engage in converstation. If you have special needs, I know how to respect those and teach you how to deal with them (musically)

My goal is to do this outside of my school hours, so I'm pretty flexible when it comes to weekends and evenings as wel!

I'm a spiritual person; that means I'm also open for your religion (if you have one) ;)
I'm 24 years old with an obvious passion for music. Hit me up if you have any questions.

If you need help finding your first guitar I can advise you on that. Let's talk about your budget and options and we will settle on an agreement for the price of my advise.

Whether you are just putting ideas together for a demo or producing a song from start to finish, Ableton Live is an amazing tool that lets you do more with your ideas. Developing electronic music production skills has become a real advantage for musician in any genre of music.

The lessons can include technical topics - mastering the tools, different approaches to composing and arranging as well as mixing. The lessons are tailor made to fit your level and goals.

I have more than 10 years of experience composing, arranging, recording, producing and playing music and I love sharing the skills that I have acquired along the way.

Are you interested in learning how to play the guitar and exploring the captivating world of music? Would you like to be able to express yourself through guitar?

Whether you are a beginner, an intermediate or an advanced player, I am here to guide you through your own musical journey and help you reach the level that you aim for. I am a classically trained guitarist with several years of experience and through professional guidance and lessons adapted to your own personality, we can discover your creative side.

My aim is to help students acquire a correct technique and deep understanding of music and expression, which will help them perform important pieces of the classical guitar repertoire, as well as songs and pieces of different genres.

About me:
I am Nikos and I am a classical guitarist with 15 years of experience. I started playing classical guitar at the age of 10 and from the age of 14, with the supervision of my teacher, I have been helping and guiding younger guitar students, giving me a hands-on experience in teaching from an early age. In 2019, I obtained my soloist diploma from the Hellenic Conservatory of Music and Arts, giving me the right to teach and since then I have been teaching privately. Currently, I am studying with professor Pavel Steidl, at the Royal Conservatoire of the Hague and I have been attending a Music Pedagogy course, as well as courses in Early Music.

Since 2014, I have been attending guitar festivals and academies, giving me the opportunity to learn from some of the most important classical guitarists of our era and also be awarded prizes in national and international competitions, such as the 1st prize in Palaio Faliro guitar festival in Athens in 2020 and the 3rd prize in the 1st International Nikita Koshkin competition in Russia in 2021. In 2024, I was honored to receive a scholarship given each year to two European guitarists, giving me the opportunity to attend the Volterra Project Summer Guitar Institute 2024 in Volterra, Italy.

Music Theory:
In 2020 and 2021, I graduated from the music theory departments of the Hellenic Conservatory with a degree in Music Harmony and a degree in Counterpoint.

Are you interested in learning how to play the guitar? Would you like to express yourself through music?
I am here to guide you through this journey !

I'm Oliwia, and I offer classical guitar lessons for children and adults at all levels of playing. I've been playing guitar for 15 years. I am a laureate of many national and international guitar competitions. In 2022, I obtained my soloist diploma from the 2nd Degree Music School in Poznań - Poland, called the School of Talents. Currently, I’m studying at the Royal Conservatoire of The Hague, where next to the classical guitar major, I attend minor in early music.

Are you interested in learning classical guitar in a fun and exciting way? Do you want to level up your skills and be able to play more fluently?
I am Rui, a Portuguese guitarist who has experience in teaching classical guitar to intermediate and advanced students. I am currently pursuing my bachelor in the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague and I am willing to level up my skills as a teacher with your help. My insight to teach is to give my students the most efficient ways to improve their skills without overwhelming them. By this I mean that I can adapt to any level and any request the students have in their minds. Therefore, my approach will not be the same to every student that I have.
I can give lessons in Portuguese and in English and they will be between 30 to 60 min.

Students have different aspirations and needs, but in my lessons we can focus on rhythmic variation, tempo, comping, improvisation, ear training, chords, phrasing, articulation, expression - all while learning repertoire. That is how it all comes together, therefore I encourage my students to learn their favourite songs and also repertoire that will strengthen less strong areas of their playing. This means if you want to learn how to play pocket we focus on funk rhythms, if you want to learn how to play straight groove we focus on bossa or latin etc.

With a Bachelor in Jazz Guitar in the pocket - that’s what I mostly play, we can dig into chord melody, single line playing, repertoire and comping in a variety of styles within the jazz idiom.

The first lesson will be a checkup where you are as a student in your musical development, thereafter I will ask about your goals and aspirations and what you’re currently doing to reach them. My role is to oversee this process and share what has helped me in my musical development. I believe instrument lessons need to be practical and be based off concrete exercises that will help you reach the next level. For something to manifest into your playing you have to first get whatever you’re learning into your muscle memory - practice slowly with metronome, continuous repetition over a period of time, then the brain have a greater chance of obtaining the skill. Second step is to gradually increase the tempo and play with a good time feel, by doing this you will have what you’ve learnt in your hands. There are no shortcuts when learning a skill, you simply cannot buy it - you have to earn it!

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