Learn how to advance in Classical and Acoustic guitar playing

From 109.13 £ /h

The purpose of these classes is to advance your guitar playing using the best techniques and easiest ways to move forward quickly. You will enjoy the classes but still face challenges and learn how to overcome them. Through this, you'll become a more skillful guitar player. The classes are completely suitable for beginners as well as already advanced guitar players!

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Around Zurich, Switzerland

At teacher's location :

Hochschuladministration ZHdK, Pfingstweidstrasse, Zürich, Switzerland

About Me

I love teaching younger and older people all the things that I learned during my education. There are a lot of small tips and tricks to make your playing a lot better in just a few steps. I am a very chatty and relaxed person and class with me will be completely comfortable. Teaching is what I love and hope to do a lot in the future so if you want to find out how it looks like, feel free to contact me at any time!

Education

🎓Bachelor of Arts finished in 2022.
Currently studying in Master Soloist programme at ZHdK.
Started playing guitar at the age of 9 in Croatia where I completed both my elementary and high school of music.

Experience / Qualifications

I have been travelling throughout the Europe for years in order to take part in guitar competitions and festivals. I have worked with the biggest names in classical guitar world and have won 35 international guitar competitions.

Age

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

Advanced

Duration

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

German

Croatian

Skills

Guitar

Acoustic

Classical

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Nicolas

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Nicolás ist ein argentinischer Musiker, der seit Ende 2024 in Süddeutschland lebt.
Derzeit arbeitet er intensiv als Gitarrenlehrer an den städtischen Musikschulen Langenargen und Immenstadt.
Zuvor verbrachte er 5 Jahre in der Schweiz, wo er Alte Musik und Gitarrendidaktik studierte.
An der Zürcher Hochschule der Künste studierte er Vihuela, Laute und Basso continuo unter der Leitung von Maestro Eduardo Egüez.
Seit 2022 lernt er auch Jazz bei amerikanischen Musikern wie Tim Lerch und Jonathan Kreisberg im Online-Unterricht.

Zwischen 2000 und 2011 studierte er klassische Gitarre in Argentinien.
Er ist Gitarrenlehrer und Absolvent von zwei renommierten Konservatorien in Buenos Aires. Er studierte zunächst bei Marcela Sfriso und absolvierte dann einen Aufbaustudiengang bei Eduardo Isaac.

Einige Höhepunkte seiner Karriere sind:
Im Jahr 2014 veröffentlichte er sein erstes Soloalbum „Morro de Saudade“.
Er ist als Solist und mit Ensembles in wichtigen Theatern in Buenos Aires aufgetreten. Im Jahr 2009 gründete er die Camerata Argentina de Guitarras, deren Gitarrist und künstlerischer Leiter er bis 2019 war.

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We can work in:
-Repertoire and interpretation.
-Preparation for concerts and admissions to Conservatories or Universities.
-Also musical reading and renaissance tablature.
-Also Jazz, bossa nova and tango.
-Music theory

My classes are for:

-Amateurs and advanced students.
-Kids, young people, and adults.

I can teach in English, Spanish, and High German.

More about my classes

My guitar teaching model is based on books and the approach of guitarist and pedagogue Abel Carlevaro.
In some way, it is about understanding and analyzing the nature of the movements we make to play the guitar in the simplest way possible.
Just as to build a building you need a good foundation, to build a system of skills that allows us to be musicians, we need to know and practice in a conscious way all the movements we do. These movements are what we do when we play just one open string or what we need to do to play the most difficult piece of the repertoire.

I pay special attention to achieve a good balance in teaching. I try to make the student develop at the same time the techniques to play the guitar and the artistic sensibility needed to make music. Because no matter the technical level of the student, my classes will always be oriented to making music and to be able to enjoy the processes that the musical activity involves. A simple guitar piece takes on another dimension if the basic principles of musical interpretation are applied.

After getting to know and listening to how my students play I propose a short and medium term work plan. This plan is presented taking into account the objectives and wishes of each student. Exercises and pieces are included that will also allow to know the repertoire of the guitar. Therefore, each work plan includes specific and general contents.

Gregor

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I‘m 24 years old man from Slovenia. I‘ve been playing guitar for almost 10 years now, I compose and dive deep into the and art of it. I‘m very interested in teaching and seeing how a person is developing it’s skills once they dedicate themselves to the subject. My approach is very precise and if one desires so, I‘ll teach from total basics as reading the notes and other music theory or we can also work from tabs.
I lived in Spain, Granada for some time where I‘ve been to the fountain and the roots of flamenco itself and became more familiar with it. I studied art pedagogy when I was in university in Slovenia, where I learned some pedagogy basics, but I think a teacher has to see beyond the frame and find it‘s own way of passing the knowledge. I speak spanish, english, croation and Slovenian fluently and I speak some basic German and Italian, but I started to work more seriously on both of them.

I teach at my home, but offer webcam lessons and also can come to student‘s house but charge additional costs for travel.

Mike

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The guitar is a fun and social instrument and I believe everybody can learn how to play it! Using two guitars - one for the student and one for the teacher - we will go through some chords, basic finger exercises, strumming techniques and other little tricks. I am confident you will be playing a couple of your favourite songs in no time!

We may use the occasional tabliature, but most of the lesson will be focused on listening, playing and repeating; and it will be fun :-)

Please note: I specifically do not teach with notations or scores of any sort.

My method of teaching is based on playing by ear, with emphasis on the music and the joy in playing it, rather than the theory. Notation is great and theory is important - I studied these myself; however, I have found that learning an instrument by ear is a far deeper, enjoyable and progressive way to get to know your instrument. I also place importance on technique and memorization, again tailoring these to the needs and wishes of the student. My methods have proven very successful and I'm confident your playing will improve quickly!

I teach both children and adults, teenagers and grandparents :-)

Maybe you already play, but would like some help improving your improvisational skills? Or perhaps you are a complete beginner and just want to find out, if this instrument is for you? Get in touch!

Some background to my instruments:

Piano: I initially taught myself the piano and took lessons later on. My main or favourite styles on the piano are: Blues & Boogie Woogie, Traditional Jazz, Rock n' Roll, Pop and Soul. I love many forms of Classical music as well.

Guitar: I taught myself guitar as a kid and play both acoustic and electric. My favourite styles on the guitar are, on the one hand, heavy Rock, Metal and Punk, and on the other gentle Jazz, Blues and ballads :-)

Drums: this became my main gigging instrument between '10 and '20. I mostly focus on funky grooves, hard Rock or Metal, Pop, Jazz, Swing; some rudiments, lots of grooves :-)

Pedro

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The program will be tailored according to the student goals. (leisure, professional development) focusing on; basic knowledge of the guitar, basic chords and more advanced chords, scales and modes, theory and practice of improvisation, study of a repertoire, right hand technique (fingers or pick), music theory and rhythm, Logic Pro X, basic sound engineering and music production techniques and songwriting skills.

An understanding of what are the goals and interests of student, as well as their skills is the most effective way to pass on knowledge.

Aaron

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Hello my name is Aaron. I am from Manchester, England and I have lived in Zürich for over 5 years.

I am offering guitar lessons and I would love to help anyone that is eager to improve. I have played guitar for over 10 years and my main influences are The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon etc. I love to play finger-style guitar and I also write my own music.

I am very approachable, supportive and passionate to help anyone improve. I also work in golf in Switzerland and I have assisted teaching children and beginners.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Aaron

Vincent

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Whether you are an adult or younger, did you know that with the proper methods, follow-up and advice, you can reach in 2 years the equivalent of what is achieved in 10 years in music school? The passion and pleasure of playing will quickly make you forget the minimum 1h30 of daily practice necessary for this beautiful and pleasant feat. This is the challenge I set myself by offering you these courses.

Practicing classical guitar for 27 years, graduated from the National Conservatory of Limoges, I teach guitar (beginner to advanced levels).

My method is distinguished by a perfect combination of high standards and attention paid to the pleasure of playing.

Passionate about music theory (rhythms, musical notations and other aspects that seem tedious to many), I know how to transmit this taste for musical technique.

The pleasure of play develops when you feel your progress, and these come with regular work. I therefore ask for attendance and regularity of at least 1 hour of practice per day. Depending on the students, the frequency of lessons can be bi-weekly or bi-monthly, and will be defined together, while remaining flexible.

I can also advise you on the purchase of a classical guitar.

Note: the practice of the classical guitar requires short nails on the left hand, and nails overflowing just beyond the tip of the finger, on the right hand, at all times. This allows an inimitable sound quality.

References on request

Follow up by email/phone as needed between lessons.

Examples of pieces you will be able to play after a year: works by Bach, Giuliani, Fernando Sor, Carcassi, Aguado, Jeux Interdits, baroque flamenco, romantic works

Jean-Luc

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Guitar lessons: the mandate of guitar teacher is defined by the fact of being methodical, that is to say having an exact knowledge of the specifications: practice of playing with both hands, musical reading, knowledge of music theory , harmony... so many criteria which also participate in an encounter, that between the person who proposes and the one who wishes to emancipate themselves through an instrument specific to individual expression.

Morgan

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I am a freelancing jazz guitarist, with a masters degree in jazz music from Manhattan School of Music. I offer jazz guitar lessons as well as improvisation lessons to every instrument. Together we will develop your jazz vocabulary, your harmonic and theoretical knowledge, your sense of rhythm, right- and left hand technique, knowledge of the fretboard and much more.

I have years of experience, teaching all ages from beginners to advanced players and would be happy to work with anyone interested in becoming a better guitar player and musician!

Morgan

Şilan

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My responsibility in these jobs, which spanned a period of about 10 years, gave me a lot of experience in music education. My priority in education is a student-based approach, so I would prefer to share ideas on this topic to start with.

MacIej

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Hello! I offer professional guitar lessons for electric, acoustic, classical, and ukulele in a friendly, stress-free atmosphere for both beginners and advanced players. I've been teaching for about six years and have been involved with the instrument for over twelve years.

I'm a finalist in global competitions and a winner in national contests, both as a solo artist and in groups.

Whether you're taking your first steps or need help with technique and theory, you've come to the right place! I approach the instrument comprehensively. We can work on specific styles: technical prog metal playing, rock, jazz standards, blues, classical, fingerstyle. I also have significant knowledge of recording and guitar processing in DAW software and can assist in that area as well.

Online lessons via Skype, Zoom, Google Meets

During lessons, we mainly focus on:

Developing proper playing technique,
Playing songs you enjoy,
Improvisation,
Mastering music theory,
Navigating the fretboard smoothly,
Having a great time
After each lesson, I provide educational materials.

Staš

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In my four years of teaching, I've found that students thrive when they have just the right amount of challenge—enough to keep things exciting while still enjoying the beauty of making music. The right balance between challenge and enjoyment allows students to progress daily, making their guitar journey a truly rewarding experience.

My goal is to help you become a better guitarist while having fun exploring different musical genres and falling in love with music, just as I have throughout my life. I'm sure you'll enjoy our lessons, which are designed to provide challenges that encourage your progress. Whether you're just starting out or already an experienced guitarist, these lessons will help you reach new heights of guitar mastery.

Of course, your wishes are always our top priority, so you can decide what you want to learn and what kind of music you want to play. I look forward to working with you!

Sarah

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Hello!

My name is Sarah, and I'd love to help you start / continue your journey on the guitar. I have been playing for 15 years, and have achieved my RCM grade 10 certificate along with varying levels of music theory. I love sharing my passion for music with everyone and deeply believe in catering to my students' needs; let's create some beautiful music together!

Gabriele

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Guitar lessons adaptable to the student's needs

minimum duration 45 minutes (advisable);
study of classical and/or modern repertoire;
notions of solfege and music theory;
musical perception and rhythm exercises with the student.

Special requirements or other will be discussed personally.

Brenda

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Welcome to a unique music learning experience designed for children, teenagers, and adults!
My classes combine creativity, technique, and emotional expression to help every student discover the joy of music—no matter their level or background.
As a licensed psychologist with postgraduate studies in music therapy, I bring a holistic and student-centered approach to teaching. This means every class is adapted to each learner’s pace, interests, and goals. Whether you want to start from zero, improve your musical skills, learn rhythm, or simply enjoy music as a form of expression, I will guide you step by step.