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Want to learn guitar, bass, keyboard, or music production from a seasoned professional? With 12 years as a professional musician and 8 years of teaching experience (both privately and in a music school), I provide personalized, in-person lessons tailored to your unique learning style and goals.
✅ Guitar (Acoustic, Electric, Classical)
✅ Keyboard & Sound Design
✅ Bass Guitar
✅ Music Theory & Ear Training
✅ Music Production
🎵 Extensive stage and studio experience – learn real-world skills!
🎵 Lessons designed to fit YOUR needs – all levels welcome!
Take your music to the next level with expert guidance! 🎼🔥
Want to learn guitar, bass, keyboard, or music production from a seasoned professional? With 12 years as a professional musician and 8 years of teaching experience (both privately and in a music school), I provide personalized, in-person lessons tailored to your unique learning style and goals.
✅ Guitar (Acoustic, Electric, Classical)
✅ Keyboard & Sound Design
✅ Bass Guitar
✅ Music Theory & Ear Training
✅ Music Production
🎵 Extensive stage and studio experience – learn real-world skills!
🎵 Lessons designed to fit YOUR needs – all levels welcome!
Take your music to the next level with expert guidance! 🎼🔥
Location
At teacher's location: Coburg Street, Leith, Edinburgh, UK
At student's location: Around Edinburgh, United Kingdom






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Age: | Children (7-12 years old) Teenagers (13-17 years old) Adults (18-64 years old) Seniors (65+ years old) |
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Student level: | Beginner Intermediate Advanced |
Duration: | 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes |
The class is taught in: | English, German, Polish |
About Me
I remember being drawn to that classical guitar in the shop window I was walking past on the daily family walks on our holiday in Spain when I was 9. Thanks to my supportive parents this dream became reality and shortly after I found myself in a room in a conservatory that I would attend weekly for the next 10 years.My interest in classical guitar grew exponentially, together with my practical skills as I was attending biweekly music theory classes alongside the guitar lessons. I had no idea what the music world had to offer until I discovered Carlos Santana’s music at the age of 16. I spent much of my free time practicing the electric guitar trying to sound like my hero by using TABs and my ears. It wasn’t long until I found out about the guitar gods such as Steve Vai, Guthrie Govan and Eric Johnson who all had a massive impact on me.
I decided to study guitar at BIMM in Brighton, those next 3 years broadened my musical horizons by allowing me to explore more contemporary genres like funk, disco and blues. I learned how to appreciate the simplicity of certain songs, listening out for how instruments work together and how to play simple things well. All in all, I had a paradigm shift from seeing myself as a guitarist to perceiving myself as a musician.
In 2013 I graduated and flew out to the Middle East for my first job as a working musician where I’d spend the next 3-4 years performing 6 nights a week in a resident party band. Through this experience, I learned how to contribute to the bigger picture of music when you’re only a small piece of a larger whole. 2017 was the year I spend touring the seas on multiple cruise ships as part of another party band.
I felt like I reached a ceiling and needed to settle down somewhere to work on other more varied projects. I am currently based in Edinburgh where I’ve spent the last few years teaching privately and in music schools, performing all manner of gigs around Scotland and beginning to build a songwriting portfolio.
As a teacher, I like to stay away from “textbook teaching”. This means I can personalise my approach to each student’s needs and aspirations. I understand that everyone has different goals, approaches and strengths and I aim to tailor my methods to that. My high level of understanding, attention to detail and varied experience, have led to my students making excellent progress.
Music Qualifications & Achievements:
I was lucky enough to undergo a thorough musical education at high school where I studied music history, conducting, 4 part harmony writing (SATB) and counterpoint.
Additionally, between the ages of 9 and 19, I attended the ‘Centre des Arts Pluriels Ettelbruck’ (CAPE) in Luxembourg where I gained the following qualifications:
Classical Guitar – Premier Prix de Guitare Classique
Music Theory
Harmony & Analysis (Solfeggio)
I also have a BA(Hons) in ‘Professional Musicianship’ which I earned at BIMM in Brighton.
The most rewarding aspect of teaching for me personally is that moment of epiphany my students have. This is what motivates me to put 100% into what I’m doing.
Education
BIMM University (2010-2013): Professional Musicianship, Electric GuitarConservatoire de Musique du Nord: Classical Guitar, Music Theory, Harmony, Solfege, History, Analysis
Experience / Qualifications
BA(Hons) in Professional MusicianshipDiplome du Premier Prix (Guitare Classique)
Diplome de Musique Ecrite (Harmonie et Analyse)
🎶 Master Music with an Experienced Instructor! 🎸🎹
Want to learn guitar, bass, keyboard, or music production from a seasoned professional? With 12 years as a professional musician and 8 years of teaching experience (both privately and in a music school), I provide personalized, in-person lessons tailored to your unique learning style and goals.
✅ Guitar (Acoustic, Electric, Classical)
✅ Keyboard & Sound Design
✅ Bass Guitar
✅ Music Theory & Ear Training
✅ Music Production
🎵 Extensive stage and studio experience – learn real-world skills!
🎵 Lessons designed to fit YOUR needs – all levels welcome!
Take your music to the next level with expert guidance! 🎼🔥
🎶 Master Music with an Experienced Instructor! 🎸🎹
Want to learn guitar, bass, keyboard, or music production from a seasoned professional? With 12 years as a professional musician and 8 years of teaching experience (both privately and in a music school), I provide personalized, in-person lessons tailored to your unique learning style and goals.
✅ Guitar (Acoustic, Electric, Classical)
✅ Keyboard & Sound Design
✅ Bass Guitar
✅ Music Theory & Ear Training
✅ Music Production
🎵 Extensive stage and studio experience – learn real-world skills!
🎵 Lessons designed to fit YOUR needs – all levels welcome!
Take your music to the next level with expert guidance! 🎼🔥
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