Sicilian Guitarist offers lessons in Classical guitar, electric guitar, acoustic guitar. I also give Italian language lessons

From 30 £ /h

Hi, I am Fausto.
I am an Italian musician, trained in the classical guitar.
I have been studying guitar since the age of fifteen at the conservatory in Sicily.
I finished my degree at the BENEDETTO MARCELLO conservatory in Venice.
I compose my own music in the classical style with the guitar.
Within the genre of classical music I play, for example, Bach and Giuliani. As an electrical guitarist, I am used to playing with the fender sound, blues, and jazz.
I offer lessons for people who would like a start in the guitar world. I enjoy teaching all ages and I am open to see what and how you would like to learn. We can learn the technical way or be more open with playing.

For example with children, I am used to teaching with the book from the composer Sagreras. However, I am open if you'd like to improve in some song which you love!;)
The music is my life, playing and learning new things is always what I'm looking up.
I like teaching because having the possibility to give something really amazing to someone makes me happy and more real with myself.
If someone loves playing and needs help, it would be amazing to be as helpful as people have been with me

If you need some Italian lessons I am also Italian and I can offer Italian teaching as well.
If You need some lessons you can count on me for conversation or grammatically lessons.

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Around London, United Kingdom

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About Me

Hi, i am Fausto.
I am an Italian musician, trained in the classical guitar.
I have been studying guitar from the age of fifteen at the conservatory in Sicily.
I finished my degree at the BENEDETTO MARCELLO conservatory in Venice.
I compose my own music in the classical style with the guitar.
Within the genre of classical music I play, for example, Bach and Giuliani. As an electrical guitarist I am used to playing with the fender sound, blues and jazz.
I offer lessons for people who would like a start in the guitar world. I enjoy teaching all ages and I am open to see what and how you would like to learn. We can learn the technical way or be more open with playing.

For example, with children I am used to teaching with the book from the composer Sagreras. However, I am open if you d' like to improve in some song which you love!;)
The music is my life, playing and learning new things is always what I'm looking up.
I like teaching because having the possibilty to give something really amazing to someone makes me happy and more real with myself.
If someone loves playing and needs help, it would be amazing to be as helpful as people have been with me

Education

I have been studying guitar from the age of fifteen at the conservatory in Sicily.
I finished my degree at the BENEDETTO MARCELLO conservatory in Venice.
I compose my own music in the classical style with the guitar.

Experience / Qualifications

Degree In classic guitar In venice "Benedetto Marcello"
concerts, and music collaboration. And two years of teaching experience

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

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

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Italian

Skills

Guitar

Acoustic

Blues

Classical

Electric

Funk

Folk

Heavy metal

Indie & alternative

Jazz

Ragga

Jazz manouche

Reggae & dub

Song & varieties

Country & bluegrass

Italian

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

At student's home

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08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Marianna

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I am a tutor of Italian and English as a foreign/second language. I had the opportunity to teach in different contexts with multicultural groups of students from many countries and backgrounds. I am currently teaching Italian to individual students and corporate clients with different language requirements and purposes. I have also conducted a preparation course for Italian GCSE and A level exams in London.

I teach to all levels and ages using a communicative and student-centred approach. My lessons are very interactive and focused on real life and cultural situations.
I care about my students’ learning progress and achievements and I am keen to guide them in a friendly, dedicated and respectful manner. Moreover, one of my main goals as a teacher is to enable my students to enjoy the experience of communicating, thinking and reacting in a foreign language.

Mariia

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Are you interested in Italian culture and language? Are you planning to move to Italy for work, study, travel, volunteering? Then this class is for you! Italy is one of the countries where not that many citizens speak English language, therefore it might be difficult to adapt to locals without knowing Italian, at least basic one.

By this class I would like to immerse you into Basic Italian language and culture. For the teaching purposes, throughout the classes, I will use different highly-rated textbooks of local editions, effective YouTube channels, interesting articles. I will cover main functional areas of Italian grammar and vocabulary within different areas and will make sure that you start speaking since the first class already, since Practice Makes Perfect and Italian is not so difficult as it may seem at first!

The goals, needs, expectations will be discussed in person with every student and adapted towards personality. The program and classes content will also depend on the prior mentioned factors. Feel free to contact me for questions and classes.

Marco

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Guitarist, singer, songwriter, composer with 20 years of experience.

I started to study guitar in 2002. After 6 months I started playing live music.
I began to teach guitar in 2018, in London.

I am specialized in beginners and children.
You can choose online lessons (Skype, Zoom, FaceTime), or lessons at your home, in London. I can teach in Italian and in English.

In the lessons the main lines of study are:
- technique exercises to make your hands stronger;
- songs suggested by me and songs that you like;
- music theory.

I try to communicate my passion for music, especially to the children, without forgetting to have fun.

Either, if you want to become a really good guitarist or if you just want to play guitar for fun and relaxation, don’t hesitate to contact me.
I thrive on seeing my students grow and develop as they discover what they can achieve.

Ophelia

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Hello!!! I would be thrilled to have you for student. We offer Spanish and Italian lessons at a native level and always make sure to keep a high-quality learning. Do you need a last minute lesson to prepare you for an examination? Do you wish to improve your language level rapidly and efficiently? Are you moving soon to Spain or Italy ? Do you need to prepare yourself for an interview? Well, you have chosen the right teacher! :-) I can make you discover the Spanish/Italian culture through the lessons and make sure that you will be able to speak properly Spanish/Italian once in Spain/Italy (or who knows Brazil... ;-) ).

* Students taking their IB/ GCSEs/ A-Levels or other exams can be guaranteed to get the top grades (but you also need to do your homework and revise your notes ;-) ). I can also help students at the university in business, economics...

* Students who are willing to learn Spanish/Italian for fun, let's do it! I can make the lessons fun for you and we can talk about many subjects.

You have got a question? I'm waiting for you to send me a message. No questions? You can directly book your first lesson and I'll do my best to give you your desired time slot. Lessons usually last 50 minutes.

Guy

5.0

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Using jazz music as my specialism, I am able to teach even the most technically challenging concepts in their most basic forms and transfer them to the guitar in their most simple terms. I have taught the guitar, music theory and GCSE and A-Level Music syllabuses for six years to students of all ages and abilities and across every imaginable genre.

Hiba

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Acquiring additional languages will broaden your horizons; it will enable you to interact with a greater number of individuals and enhance your social network, while also enhancing critical thinking skills from diverse perspectives that may result in significant career opportunities. Cultural awareness, improved communication skills and enhanced academic performance are just a few of the benefits of learning new languages or improving your language skills.

For an academic student, I would monitor their current classes, design exercises to enhance their proficiency and concentrate on identifying and ameliorating their weaknesses.

In a lesson for a volunteer learner, I would prioritise speaking practice, since the pronunciation of certain syllables is essential.

Jack

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In this class we will cover everything from the first instance of picking up a guitar, to learning your favourite songs. If you already have some experience with the instrument, then we will look into more technical development and also expand on your understanding of previous concepts/experience.

Beginner Lesson layout:
- Holding the instrument
- Feeling and interpreting the sound of the guitar
- How to approach your first chords
- Learning your fist songs
- Using a pick vs fingers
- Barre chords
- Basics of melody and harmony
- Understanding Rhythm

Intermediate Lesson Layout:
- Learning songs by ear
- Intermediate techniques
- More rhythm practices (metronome)
- Learning to play with a drummer
- Intermediate harmony/theory
- Visualizing the fretboard
- Learning to solo and improvise
- Gear and tone talks
- Building a practice plan

Francesco

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More than 10 years experience in teaching 1 to 1 in the following disciplines:

Electric Guitar (including tapping, sweep picking, hybrid picking, phrasing, Guitar effect pedals)

Spanish Guitar (Nylon string guitar, repertoire from Baroque era to Contemporary, from Bach, Giuliani, Sor, Villa-Lobos)

Bass Guitar (From basics to advanced grooves)

How to manage stage and performance anxiety

Music Reading (how to read music sheet standard notation and tablature and how to transcribe from recordings)

Music Theory

Harmony

Music History

How to record via Protools, Logic Pro and Cubase

Armin

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My name is Armin and I'm a composer, songwriter, sound engineer and of course guitar player graduated from Brunel University in 2011 (MA). Since then I have worked with so many students; from age 5 to adults. I have also worked with young musicians in groups and lead their ensemble to reach their highest potentials.

I teach acoustic/electric and nylon strings guitar in variety of styles. The goal is to help you to find what is best for you. I have many students successfully passed both ABRSM and Trinity College grades.

Let's get into some detail of what you can expect from our lessons.

- You will develop the complete understanding of how the instrument is working and learn all the notes on the fretboard.

- You will learn how to read music (notation/tableture/chord diagrams)

- Your understanding of the chords will improve quickly so you can play your favourite songs within 2 months.

- We will go through basics of Music theory in order to give you a better understanding of what you are playing on the guitar.

I have also worked with so many great musicians and performed in well-known venues such as Jazz Cafe and 100 Club in London as well as recording for tv channels including BBC.

Well, that's pretty much about me and I look forward to know about you. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with me so we can begin your journey. I'm sure I can help you to learn and improve very quickly.

Sophie

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Ciao! Nice to meet you, I am Sophie.

I’m a native Italian speaker with five years of experience teaching Italian to English speakers. My lessons are personalised to fit your learning style, making the process both productive and enjoyable. I believe that everyone learns differently, so I take the time to get to know you and adapt my teaching methods to suit your needs. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to improve your skills, I’ll help you build confidence and fluency in Italian. Let’s embark on this language journey together — a presto!

Luca

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Whether you’re a beginner starting your Italian language journey or looking to polish your advanced Italian skills, I can help you master the language with personalized lessons. As a native Italian speaker with extensive experience, I offer tailored lessons that focus on improving your speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills.

In these lessons, we’ll work on:
• Speaking and Pronunciation: Build your confidence in everyday conversations, business interactions, and travel scenarios. I’ll help you sound more natural in spoken Italian and refine your pronunciation.
• Grammar & Vocabulary: Strengthen your grasp of Italian grammar and vocabulary to communicate effectively in both casual and formal contexts.
• Listening & Comprehension: Improve your ability to understand native speakers with listening exercises and comprehension practice.
• Writing & Reading: From writing simple sentences to composing essays, we’ll work on improving your writing skills. I’ll also guide you in reading Italian texts—from short stories to newspaper articles and literature.
• Exam Preparation: If you’re preparing for language exams or university-level Italian, I offer focused lessons to help you succeed.

Whether you’re learning Italian for travel, business, or academic purposes, my lessons will be structured to meet your specific goals and help you achieve fluency in no time.

Dominika

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I am a professional modern foreign languages teacher with many years of experience, delivering a variety of language lessons. I am a qualified ESL (English as a Foreign Language) teacher, working in an international school for adults in central London and carrying out exam courses for Business English, IELTS, Cambridge, etc. Moreover, I am a French and Italian private tutor, offering lessons for all levels, with an experience in Secondary School Teaching and preparing for A-levels. I tailor the class to fit the students' needs - either oral communication, or based on grammar and vocabulary. It is a perfect fit for those who want to gain practical knowledge or pass exams in various areas. I have worked with both younger students with SEN, and adults

Estefany

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Having studied languages alongside my university degree, I have a level CEFR certified level C1 in French and Italian. I am also a native Spanish speaker.

Following my graduation in 2024, I lived in Paris for just under a year, where I taught English to French children under 10 years old. I also have some experience teaching Spanish up to GCSE level. As well as this, I also have two years of experience tutoring maths and physics up to A level. I am lively and friendly, and can make the lessons tailored to you so that language learning becomes an enjoyable experience! Together, we will work on your grammar and pronunciation, as well as go through class content and prepare for your exams so that you get the grades you want.

Paolo

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I have been playing guitar since I was 12 years old. I started with classical guitar in Italy and then when I moved to the UK i picked up electric guitar.

In the lessons we will be looking at everything from technique to harmony, theory and obviously a lot of playing.

Any ages, level and genres are welcome!!

Francesca

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👋🏼 Hello! I'm Francesca. Do you want to learn or improve your Italian?
No problem, more than 300 students have studied with me and learned while having fun. I started teaching at 19 thanks to the director of my high school and I have more than 15 years of experience, in Italy and abroad, all over the world thanks to the internet.
I offer online Italian courses for all levels, from absolute beginners to advanced learners, i.e., C2. I always have quality reference books to recommend to students.
My classes are highly personalized and tailored to the specific needs of each student. I guarantee quality because I put a lot of passion and care into everything I do, trying not to overlook the details.

🚀 During the lessons, I will help you learn the basics of general Italian, paying attention to pronunciation and intonation while reading. I am always attentive to the needs of the students and ready to tailor my lessons. My lessons are an investment for the present and the future because they are prepared with passion, a lot of experience, and dedication 🧡.

🌟 If you are a beginner, don't worry because I take great care to make you feel comfortable.

➡️ I work on different levels: conversation on different topics, grammar, reading, writing, dictation and games (role-playing games in which the student can test himself by communicating in a natural and practical way with the teacher, as in real life).
In addition, preparation for official language certificates (CELI, CILS, PLIDA), the Swiss maturity exam, apprenticeship as a commercial employee CFC and tailor-made courses in a certain professional field.
➡️ All levels: A1-C2