Piano and music theory lessons for people of all ages and skill levels by a professional piano player

From 41.09 £ /h

Hello! My name is Ilina, and I am a piano teacher with over 7 years of experience helping students of all ages and skill levels discover the joy of music.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or an advanced player looking to refine your technique, I design personalized lessons tailored to each student’s goals, interests, and learning style.

In addition to piano performance, I also teach music theory, helping students understand the structure and language behind the music they play. This deeper understanding not only improves technique and musicality but also builds confidence and creativity- whether you’re learning to read sheet music, compose your own pieces, or improvise.

My teaching approach combines solid fundamentals with creativity and fun, making sure every lesson is both educational and inspiring. Whether you dream of playing classical masterpieces, pop songs, or developing your own musical voice, I’ll guide you every step of the way.

About me:

I have over 19 years of classical training in piano.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of performing on renowned stages including Carnegie Hall in New York and the Mozarteum Hall in Salzburg, as well as collaborating in international recitals and competitions across Europe. These experiences deeply influence my teaching philosophy- combining technical precision with expressive, personal musicianship.

I currently teach in Eindhoven, Netherlands, where I offer piano and music theory lessons.

Feel free to send me a message with any questions, and hopefully I will see you at your first piano lesson with me! :)

Location

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Around Tilburg, Netherlands

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About Me

My name is Ilina and I am a piano and music theory teacher.

I would love to work with you because I am passionate about working with people of all ages.

I enjoy being a teacher because we, as teachers, spend every week connecting with our students, solving problems, and celebrating their every victory, big or small. We help them elevate their musical prowess, and we also teach consistency.

For some we even offer an escape through music. But we gain so much as well.

I will never forget the look on my first student’s face when they played their piece exactly how they wanted it to sound.

I get excited when I get to talk about something I enjoy in music theory or history. I am happy when I see my students shine on stage, knowing that in that moment they are showcasing all their hard work.

Those are the reasons why I love being a teacher, and that love lasts forever.

Education

Fontys University of the Arts, finished Bachelor’s degree in Piano.

Currently finishing a Master’s degree at Fontys University of the Arts in Creative Performance.

Experience / Qualifications

•Over 19 years of professional piano performance and 7 years of teaching experience

• Master’s in Music (Creator–Performer) and Bachelor’s in Piano Performance, both from Fontys University of the Arts, Tilburg (graduated with Excellent distinction)

•Specialized training in music pedagogy, teaching methodology, and curriculum design

•Extensive experience teaching piano and music theory to students of all ages and levels

•Award-winning performer, with appearances at Carnegie Hall (New York) and the Mozarteum Hall (Salzburg)

•Multiple first-prize international competition wins in Paris, Rome, and Belgrade

•Performed as a soloist with the Athens Symphony Orchestra and in recitals across Europe

•Participant in international masterclasses with renowned professors including Rafael Salinas, Lilia Boyadjieva, and Bojidar Noev

•Fluent in English and Bulgarian, with conversational knowledge of Dutch

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

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Bulgarian

Dutch

Skills

Piano

Music theory

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Did you always wanted to learn the Music Theory? Or, do you want to start playing right away the guitar?
Then this lesson will help you reach your goals.

Types of music you can learn on Guitar with me:

-Classical Music
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-Pop music
-Rock Music
-Acoustic Music (& other related music genres)

If you find your self in the description of this lesson, do not hesitate and let's start learning! :)

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Hello;

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-If you have a passion to learn violin, you can follow my course.
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-I use educational methods that are adjustable to student needs.
-I combine teaching with educational games for children.
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The class is suited to the student's interests and objectives!

Do you want to learn how to...

play the chords of your favourite song? Or maybe understand how those chords work and the logic between them, so you can write a song yourself?

read music and play classical music? Have you already begun playing but you wish to take it to the next step?

Are you super motivated but your body is sore after playing and that keeps you from practising all the time you'd want to?

We can work on all of that!

Why should you trust me? I got my Licentiate degree with a GPA of 9.46 in Argentina, and I'm also part of Fontys Masters in Music programme, where I received Fontys Scholarship of Musical Excellence. I've also completed 90% of my Licentiate in Composition with a GPA of 9.42, so I know a lot about music theory, analysis, counterpoint, harmony, and form.

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Composition:
have you always been interested in writing your own music or do you have a band and you want to write music for them?
No matter you are a pop musician or a classical musician, During these lessons we will go through the everything you need from the basics till advanced such as, For pop artists: how to make interesting harmonies, instrumentation, how to write music for your songs, how to make interesting vocal lines, how to communicate through scores and etc.

For classical composers:
Instrumentation, orchestration, form, harmony, how to start, how to develop an idea, how to write it down, how to write from a very small ensemble or solo till a big orchestra, how to make a professional layout and etc. If you would like to enter a conservatory this course is highly recommended

Arrangement:
Are you interested in making arrangements for your own instrument or for your band?
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Music theory and ear training:
Would you like to have a better understanding of music?
Would you like to be able to analyse music while listening?
Would you like to develop your skills such as rhythm and solfeggio in the direction of becoming a strong musician with strong hearing skills?
During this course we tackle all the matters you need such as melodic solefeggio, rhythms, dictations, harmonic hearing, formal analysis and such as. after finishing the course you can be a confident musician about your musical skills.

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Hello!

I offer piano lessons for people at any level. I have experience with beginners, intermediate and advanced players. I have experience with students from age 12 to senior students.

I have experience playing and performing music from the Early Baroque to Contemporary Music. Nevertheless, my expertise remains in music from Bach to post-romantic and neoclassic composers. I also have experience performing piano Spanish music (Manuel de Falla, Isaac Albéniz, and Enric Granados).

I also offer Music Theory, Harmony, Solfege, Musical Dictation and Ear Training Lessons.

I have some notions on Jazz piano, and I can definitely teach Rock and Pop piano. Nevertheless, my expertise remains in Classical Piano playing and performing.

I would prefer not to teach at my place since I am currently living in a student house with a lot of people living in it... But if you are OK with this, then I see no problem!

Hope to hear from you soon!

Stay safe in these pandemic times and have fun!

All the best,

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The lessons offered:

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- Improvisation techniques: on all levels and all instruments, you don't have to be a bass player to take that lesson. We will deal with many different ways to approach improvisation in modern music, based on the ideas and classes from teachers like Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, David Santoro, Steve Rochinski and Bruce Gertz.

- Jazz and Classical Music Theory, Arranging and Composition: providing many different book and different perspectives on music theory, learn how to analyze music and utilize all the ideas and concepts to create our own music and take it a step further. Techniques for arranging and composition, from small groups to big band writing.

- Music of the world: Discover music from all around the world, focusing on learning the styles, the history and the tradition of music from West Africa, Cuba, Brazil, Venezuela, Peru. We will focus on the rhythmic aspect of different genres of world music and we will create an understanding of the feel of each different style.

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Ade

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English below

Discover the joy of playing the cello with personalized lessons tailored to you!

My name is Nico, a cellist in Tilburg. I teach classical cello to students of all ages and levels. Whether you're new to playing the cello or want to deepen your musical skills, I'll guide you with a mix of clear technique, musical insight, creativity, and—most importantly—fun!

During our lessons, we'll set meaningful goals together and explore repertoire that aligns with your musical ideas and learning needs. You'll develop good practice habits, gain insight into music theory, and even occasionally play duets with me.

Classes are available both in person and online – whatever works best for you :)
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Discover the joy of playing the cello with personalized lessons tailored to you!

My name is Nico, a cellist based in Tilburg, offering classical cello instruction for students of all ages and experience levels. Whether you're picking up the cello for the first time or looking to deepen your musical skills, I'll guide you with a mix of clear technique, musical understanding, creativity, and—most importantly—enjoyment!

In our lessons, we'll set meaningful goals together and explore repertoire that matches both your musical ideas and your learning needs. You'll develop solid practice habits, gain insight into music theory, and even play duets with me from time to time.

Lessons are available both in person and online—whatever works best for you :)

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About me:
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