Learn how to play guitar, write your own songs, or both!

From 22 £ /h

I provide guitar lessons that mainly focus on bringing out your style and expressing your sound. I can teach you a lot to do with the acoustic, in regards to fingerpicking, open chords, alternate tunings, etc. We'll identify which exercises you'll need to practice to get to the spot you want, and I'll provide you with many things to take home and practice on your own. I can also teach you any of your favourite songs that you want to learn.

I also provide songwriting/composition lessons. With songwriting, there are so many aspects, like constantly changing melodies, harmonies, lyrics, mood, theme, instrument arrangements, and so forth. For beginners, I can teach you how to get started with songwriting in a way that you'd soon be able to go home and easily write songs by yourself. For more advanced songwriters, I can critique your writing process in a way that ensures you get the best song possible. Especially for native French speakers, I can help you write better English lyrics, and work alongside you in your own songs that you want to put out.

Extra information

Bring your instrument for lessons and a notebook for songwriting!

Location

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At student's location :

Around Issy-les-Moulineaux, France

At teacher's location :

Rue des Lavandières Sainte-Opportune, 75001 Paris, France

About Me

I'm a singer-songwriter from Colorado, US. I have played guitar all my life and love the instrument to death, but especially love passing that knowledge onto others in whatever way I can. I've been a songwriter for quite a while as well, and have written around 600 songs in my life.

Education

I've completed high school with a 3.9 GPA. In those years I had 4 semesters worth of intensive band class where I was first seat trumpet. I have had 6 years worth of choir. To be honest, I am completely self taught with guitar and never had a lesson in my life. Its just playing it repeatedly day after day and learning. That's not to say I don't know anything about the theory behind it, because that part naturally comes too.

Experience / Qualifications

I've played guitar for my church the past eight years. I've filled several notebooks with around 600 songs. I've recently put out an E.P. where everything was written, produced, mixed, and sung by me.

Age

Infants (0-3 years old)

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

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90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Guitar

Acoustic

Folk

Indie & alternative

Pop

Rap & hip hop

Music composition

Song writing

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Anders

5.0

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Hello! My name is Anders. I am the guitarist for Guillaume Grand, Klingande and other artists. When I am not on tour or in the studio, my passion is teaching music and sharing my experience with my students.

My journey :
Origins & Languages: Originally from Sweden, I have lived in Paris for over ten years. Courses available in French, English and Swedish.
Stage & Studio Experience: More than 15 years on the road and in the studio (rock, metal, blues, electro, etc.).
Students Trained: More than 100 students, aged 12 to 71, with varied objectives (discovery, improvement, preparation for auditions, etc.).
Method & Contents:
Tailor-made courses: Adapted to your musical tastes (Beatles, Hendrix, Pink Floyd, John Mayer, Metallica, Slipknot...), your level and your objectives.
Structured Follow-up: Google Doc shared after each session (notes, exercises, personalized backing tracks).
Quick Learning: Targeted exercises to progress technically and musically.
Improvisation: As soon as you know your first notes, we work on improvisation so that you can enjoy playing quickly.
Home Studio & Recording:
Professional Studio: Equipped with Pro Tools and Ableton Live.
Recording Options: Learn how to record guitar and vocals. Walk away with tracks to practice or create your own.
Why Choose Me?
Concrete & Dynamic Approach: Drawn from my stage and studio experience.
No Standardized Courses: Your motivation and your desires are at the heart of each lesson.
Professional References: Collaborations with Louis Vuitton, tours with several renowned groups.
Terms:

Face-to-face lessons (at my home or yours), flexible hours.
All ages, all levels.

Damien

5.0

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Having graduated with a master's degree in musicology, I am currently pursuing my higher education at the conservatory in the scholarly disciplines of composition, analysis, writing, musical arrangement, and Jazz.
I have been playing guitar for many, many years now, as well as piano and flute.

I have been teaching guitar, piano, flute and musical education for several years now to children, teenagers and adults.
I also have a very good level in music theory, writing (jazz and classical), harmony as well as musical composition.
My classes are based on listening as well as the development of the musical ear and musical creativity. I try to transmit my passion for music by making my students discover very varied horizons, from jazz to classical music, including current music and so-called traditional music.
I also seek to develop autonomy in my students, an essential quality in order to flourish both musically and in everyday life. This is why I insist on the knowledge of the instrument and the development of creativity through the teaching of applied music theory and the development of the ear.

My course is aimed at both beginners and people of an intermediate or advanced level who would like to improve their skills.
If you are looking for a teacher who is both pedagogical and attentive, do not hesitate to contact me.

Camille

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Folk or classical acoustic guitar.

The teaching philosophy is adapted to the level of each individual, according to the pace of work and motivation.

For example, for beginners: Technique of the plectrum or fingers, coordination and correction of the right and left hand. Learning basic chords, simple themes, simple rhythms, reading tablatures (...).

For intermediaries: development of rhythm, construction of chords, writing of tablatures, basic notions of harmony (...).

Depending on your goals, you can learn, if you wish, to play 60 to 80% of current music from the first lessons, which often use the same chords and the same techniques. The objectives take into consideration the following points:

-Study of various playing techniques, chords, harmony, music of your choice, rhythm, with reading of tablature, teaching structured around the repertoire you like, technique of developing the musical ear
- Discovery of the neck, notes and basic positions of open chords
- Left / right hand coordination and rhythm exercises for the right hand
- Learning of different pieces of your choice
- Left hand control exercises, speed and precision
- Learning arpeggios
- Work around muscle memory
- Learning improvisation, musical play with others
- Ear training: use your ears to find chords, melodies, sounds and techniques used
-Spend a pleasant moment of exchange, without unnecessary institutional pressure, while obtaining concrete results
-Understand and discover the many facets of an exciting and user-friendly instrument
- Benefit from personalized advice on your posture and certain pitfalls to avoid when starting alone
-Adjust and clarify your self-taught knowledge
- Learn tablatures / tabs & in English.

Note :
- Possibility to use the guitar available on site, during the test phase.
- As our teacher is also a singing teacher, it is possible to combine the two disciplines: guitar + vocal instrument, and to work on synchronization, style and accuracy.
- Possibility of offering this course (birthday, party, Christmas, event ...) to the person of your choice.

THE TEACHER :
Trained in Grande Ecole post-preparatory classes & Ivy League university in the United States, our teacher has specialized and has worked for more than 15 years, in Europe and North America, in the field, in renowned international public and private establishments, with careful pedagogy and methodology as the watchwords.

PLACES :
- Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Friborg-Neuchâtel-Montreux-Bâle-Sion-Sierre-Morges-Bienne. But currently, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid. These sessions also seem to be perfectly unanimous since they have the advantages of direct (example: quality of the interaction), without its disadvantages (ex: loss of travel time), with additional advantages (ex: of notes on the chat, which can be reread afterwards). In this context, these videoconference sessions for which you have requested me, seem to arouse a certain enthusiasm (and a certain enthusiasm). At your request, I therefore continue to offer them.

Luis

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Home or online lessons: composition, harmony, orchestration, analysis, and other theoretical subjects.
Available for long-term courses as well as for occasional reviews and consultations.
Lessons in French, English, or Spanish, starting from 30 minutes per session.
Feel free to contact me for a tailored course.
Travel fees may apply depending on the location. Additional fees may apply for support with university or conservatory subjects.

Léonard

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Professional musician, composer and arranger for television and cinema I offer the following courses:

- Mastery of Logic Pro X: from recording to mixing
-Virtual orchestration course: make a symphony orchestra sound with virtual instruments
- Tonal and modal harmony lessons on the piano: theoretically understand what we hear and reproduce it by ear
- Initiation course in music theory
-Help with composition
- Classical guitar lessons, Jazz, Rock (beginners)
-Piano accompaniment lessons

Parsa

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Learning music, is directly connected to the cognition system of our mind, and our cognition is the first step to perceiving the music, so it is essential to understand music and perform it.
I am proposing classes in Piano, Composition, and Music Theory and writings.
In the class of Piano depending on the student's wishes, we work on different methods, from learning music just as an activity to students who wish to continue their profession as a musician.
The class of composition has the same algorithm as the piano class, the method selection is based on the student's wishes.
Music Theory is proposed in both classes of composition and piano on the side but for the students who wish to learn music theory separately with more concentration, I offer this class as a separate class too.
Class of Harmony and Writing actually has the same situation as music theory classes but students in the course of composition will be more specialized in harmony and counterpoint than piano students and of course, this course is proposed as a separate class too.

Manu

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Do you want / have just started playing the guitar? Are you looking to learn a few songs? I would be more than happy to teach you guitar (Acoustic or Electric).

In the program:

- Basic techniques: Good position of the instrument / Playing with a plectrum, Arpeggio / Open and barre chords / Chaining / Rhythms / Scales / Reading tablature / Basics of improvisation.
- The songs: Learning of standard songs in line with the techniques and chords seen previously / Learning the songs you would like to learn / Learning songs of all styles (Pop, Rock, Funk, Blues, Jazz etc ...)
- Practical cases: Being a multi-instrumentalist and component on Logic Pro X, I also create personalized backing tracks so that the students can apply concepts that we will have seen in class (such as improvisation).
- Other: Ear training / Composition / Project assistance / Recording.

I listen to the student and adapt to his goals. My goal is to make him independent and enjoy playing the guitar.

See you soon in my next class!

IG: sae_artist

Matéo

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Hello, welcome to my ad!

My name is Matéo and I am 26 years old. I have been playing guitar for 9 years and teaching it for 5 years. After studying at the conservatory and music school, I obtained my Diploma of Musical Studies (DEM) specializing in jazz guitar. Over the years, I have been able to accompany around forty students, both in private lessons, group lessons and at the conservatory where I teach today.

OPTION1) The course I offer is aimed at beginner to intermediate level guitarists, of all ages (children too!), in acoustic and electric guitar.
My goal is to give you the essential basics of the instrument (body position, technique, chords) as well as an understanding of fundamental musical concepts (rhythm, ear, reading tablature and/or music theory) which will be very useful to you as a musician.
We will base our learning as quickly as possible on real pieces of music, if possible suggested by the student because I think that learning by playing the music you like is the most motivating method.
As a teacher, I have always adapted as best I could to each profile to make them learn in the way that suited them best, make them play the music they like, help them with their difficulties and push them to surpass themselves in their abilities.
Finally, I always make sure that the lessons take place in a calm and pleasant atmosphere so that the student progresses at their own pace and learns while having fun.

OPTION 2) This course is for intermediate to advanced guitarists (and musicians in general) who want to acquire a deeper understanding of music theory. What we can cover, depending on your needs: analysis, harmony, composition, transcription, improvisation, music theory, ...

Lessons can take place at my home, in the 15th arrondissement, or at the student's home where I can travel (for an extra) within a reasonable radius.

Declared via CESU (Universal Employment Service Check) or self-employed invoice.

Yule

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The goal is to support you in your learning or in deepening your skills for experienced guitarists. I will rely for this on a vast repertoire of baroque music to the present day, including contemporary music (pop, chord charts...).
I adapt to everyone's needs and offer personalized support, particularly on technical difficulties, styles requested, lessons in support of a collective practice...
Welcome at all levels. Looking forward to meeting you and talking about music!

Wessel

5.0

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Looking for piano lessons in English in Paris?

Whether you are a complete beginner, returning to the piano after a break, or already an experienced player looking to develop further, I offer personalised piano lessons adapted to your level, interests and goals.

With over 10 years of teaching experience, I have taught children, teenagers and adults in both music schools and private settings. My lessons combine solid musical foundations with the joy of actually playing music from the very beginning.

Depending on what you would like to learn, we can work on:

- Piano technique and posture
- Reading sheet music and music theory
- Learning your favourite songs
- Classical, pop, jazz and contemporary music
- Improvisation and creativity
- Songwriting and composition
- Music production and understanding modern music

As an active artist, pianist and producer, I bring practical, real-world musical experience into every lesson. I believe learning an instrument should be both structured and enjoyable, so we will build strong foundations while also focusing on the music that inspires you.

Lessons are available for children and adults, from complete beginners to advanced players.

🇬🇧 Lessons taught in English
🏠 Available at your home in Paris
🎹 Personalised lessons adapted to your musical taste and goals

My aim is simple: to help you make real progress, gain confidence at the piano and, most importantly, enjoy making music.

Feel free to get in touch. I’d be happy to hear about what you would like to learn :)!

Joseph

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Hi! I’m Joseph (Jossy Dee) on Spotify, Apple music & all streaming platforms, I'm a music producer and professional artist with hands-on experience creating and releasing original music. I work with aspiring artists who want to turn their ideas into real, high-quality tracks — not just theory, but practical results.

In my lessons, we focus on music production from an artist’s perspective: building beats, arranging songs, improving sound quality, and developing a creative workflow that fits your style. I also help students understand songwriting, basic music theory, and how to use the piano as a tool for composition and production.

If you’re interested in releasing your own music, I can guide you through the fundamentals of music distribution and promotion so you understand how to prepare your tracks for streaming platforms and grow as an independent artist.

My lessons are practical, supportive, and tailored to your goals — whether you’re just starting out or already making music and want to level up with guidance from a working artist.

Nassim

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Hello,

Guitarist with 30 years of experience including 13 years in teaching, I offer acoustic or electric guitar lessons in Paris (13th arrondissement).
The lessons are tailored to each student, whether you are a beginner or advanced, with or without music theory.

🎸 Styles covered:

Folk – Rock – Pop – Blues – Jazz – Funk – Reggae – Classical and many more.

🎵 On the program:

· Learn the basics and good reflexes

· play your favorite songs

• working on chords and rhythms

· scales and improvisation

· develop the joy of playing

📚 Educational materials provided:

sheet music, audio and video files.

🎸 Possibility of borrowing a guitar during the lesson (right-handed guitar).

A studious and friendly atmosphere.

See you soon,

nassim

Sam

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Piano lessons in French or English – all levels
Qualified music teacher, native English speaker, professional musician in the United States.
30+ students accompanied, from 3 to 87 years old.
Classical and contemporary repertoire.
A clear, structured approach tailored to each student.

Lessons at home or online.
Piano, guitar, composition, music theory, songwriting.

Matias

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Musicien depuis plus de 10 ans (guitare et batterie), j'ai enseigne pendant 3 ans a Santiago (Chili) a plus de 15 eleves de tous niveaux, enfants et adolescents, y compris des eleves en situation de handicap. Membre du premier House Band de School of Rock Chili.

J'adapte mes cours au style souhaite (rock, pop, funk...) et au rythme de chaque eleve, avec une pedagogie patiente et concrete. Je propose des cours de batterie et/ou de guitare electrique, a domicile ou en visio, pour debutants comme pour eleves plus avances.

Espagnol natif, anglais courant C2, francais en apprentissage actif - je peux enseigner en francais, anglais ou espagnol selon votre preference.

Mateo

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This course is for those who want to learn guitar, piano, and music and harmony theory.
I started playing music at age six and was lucky enough to find a teacher who truly understood how to instill confidence in me. Beyond music theory, a very academic approach that clearly discourages further exploration, he had me playing, learning directly through my fingers and ears the music I loved. Without him, I surely would have given up. Like him, I now want to share the joy of playing, learning all kinds of pieces, and perhaps even composing my own.