Accordion / Bandoneon lessons for all levels and ages

From 42 € /h

Hello! My name is Kaspar. I am a professional accordion & bandoneon player from Estonia.

I hold a bachelor's degree in jazz music (accordion, keyboards) from the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre and a master's degree (bandoneon) in World Music / Argentine Tango from Codarts / Hogeschool voor de kunsten (Rotterdam, the Netherlands). During my prior studies, I have found, that I would like to specialize in Argentinian tango/folklore and combine my previous knowledge and skills in jazz and world music as an interpreter and composer. I have been teaching accordion, bandoneon, jazz piano, and music theory for the last 9 years and I have experience with students of different ages and levels.

I'm offering accordion and bandoneon lessons for all ages and levels.

Topics:

- Technical aspects (scales, modes, exercises, patterns, timing, and tone control)

- Improvisation and phrasing in different styles - jazz, tango (traditional and tango nuevo), Argentine folklore, and classical music and how to adapt them on accordion/bandoneon

- Music theory

- How to make the accompaniment and to build chords

Extra information

It's important to have your own instrument. If you don't have one, I can help you find a good affordable instrument.

Location

Online from Estonia

About Me

Kaspar is an Estonian accordion & bandoneon player and composer. He graduated from the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre and Codarts University of Arts in Rotterdam, Holland.

During his prior studies, he has found, that he would like to specialize in Argentinian tango/folklore and combine his previous knowledge and skills in jazz and world music as an interpreter and composer.

For the last 6 years, he has been a composer and a leader in a band. The group has given more than 150 concerts around Estonia and abroad at different jazz clubs and festivals. They have recorded 2 albums. The music of the last album was mainly composed for an Estonian-Palestinian documentary film for which they also toured in Palestine in the autumn of 2015. Additionally, he has involved bandoneon in his performances and played Argentinian music in duos.

For the last five years, he has involved bandoneon in his performances and played Argentinian music in duos with guitarist Martin Lopez Muro (ARG); accordionist Jaak Lutsoja (EST); Martin-Eero Kõressaar (EST); Isabel Bermejo (ESP), Trio Maag (EST) and bigger ensembles - Gran Orquesta Típica OTRA (NL) , Septeto Camaleón (NL) etc.

During his prior studies, he has found that he would like to specialize in Latin-American music and combine previous knowledge and skills in jazz and world music as an interpreter and composer. He has been teaching piano, accordion bandoneon, and music theory for the last 10 years and I have experience with students of different ages and levels.

Education

● 2007 - 2011 - Georg Ots Tallinn Music School (pop-jazz accordion) (prof. Tiit Kalluste)

● 2012 - 2016 - Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (jazz keyboards, accordion) (prof. Jaak Sooäär, Raul Sööt, and Kristjan Randalu) / Bachelor in jazz

● 2016 2018 - Codarts Rotterdam (Hogeschool voor de kunsten) - Master of Music (World
music) / bandoneon

Experience / Qualifications

● Flanders Ethno folk-camp in Belgium in 2008
● Exchange student at Kokkola's Conservatory, Finland in 2010
● Masterclasses and private lessons (John Patitucci, Pat Metheny, Lee Pearson, Mathias Eick, Ray
Anderson, Dave Liebman, Sid Hille, Kristjan Randalu, Mikael Jakobson, Marcelo Mercadante,
Dino Saluzzi, Victor Hugo Villena, Roberto Alvarez etc.)
● One-week exchange programme in Gothenburg Conservatory, Sweden
● accordion teacher at Aruküla Music School in 2008 - 2011
● accordion and jazz-piano teacher at Old Town Educational College Music School in 2010 - 2012
● accordion and jazz-piano teacher at Saku Music School in 2012 - 2015
● actor and composer for theatre play "Fööniks" at Theatrum theatre in 2010
● composer and arranger for theatre play "Roosa maja" at Estonian Drama Theatre in 2013
● a jazz improvisation teacher at Saue Music School Improvisation music-camp in 2012
● Concerts in foreign countries - The Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Finland, Spain, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Palestine, France, Luxembourg, Argentina)
● Concerts at bigger music festivals in Estonia and abroad- "Sõru Jazz", "Viljandi Folk", "Jazzkaar", "Tallinn Music Week", "Visioon", "Saare Jazz", "Kuressaare Merepäevad", "Popkatu" in Finland, "Positivus" in Latvia, "Euro-Arab Youth Music Expo" Cyprus, "Jazzy Colors" in Paris, France.
● Played in ensembles.
● Music used for films.

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

The class is taught in

English

Spanish

Estonian

Skills

Accordion

Jazz music

Argentine tango

Reviews

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Piano / Music Theory lessons for all levels and ages.

42 € /h

Hello! My name is Kaspar. I am a professional musician (piano, accordion & bandoneon) and composer.

I hold a bachelor's degree in jazz music (accordion, keyboards) from the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre and a master's degree (bandoneon) in World Music / Argentine Tango from Codarts / Hogeschool voor de kunsten (Rotterdam, the Netherlands).

I'm offering piano lessons for all ages and levels.

Topics:

- Technical aspects of the piano (scales, modes, exercises, patterns)

- Piano pieces in different styles and genres - classical, jazz, Argentine tango

- Improvisation in jazz and tango music

- Music theory

- How to make the accompaniment and to build chords

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- Music Theory
- Solfeggio/ Ear training
- Jazz Harmony

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I'm a professional Bass player and teacher based in Amsterdam.
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Electric Bass/ Bass Guitar - Double Bass - Music Theory - Rhythm - Groove - Ear Training - Sight Reading - Audition Preparation - Home Recording - Gear

---> Jazz, Pop, Rock, Soul, Funk, Hip-Hop....

---> I adapt my teaching to your level (complete beginner to advanced) as well as your goals or your style preferences.

If you're playing in a band and would like feedback we can set up a Bandcoaching, too.

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In just 4 weeks, I will take you... yes, YOU, with zero experience, no “music talent”, no clue where to start, and show you exactly how to play the songs you love... step by step... Just like I’ve already done for over 200 students before you.

What If I Handed You The Exact Tools, Secrets, And Proven Methods To Finally Master The Accordion... And Made Sure You Actually Used Them?

Listen, you don’t need to be “born with talent.” You don’t need to start young. And you sure as heck don’t need to figure this out alone.

Here’s what you’ll get when you step inside the Accordion Joy Academy:

✔️ Private access to our inner circle community. The place where accordion lovers, from total beginners to seasoned players, share victories, swap tips, and lift each other up.
✔️ The secret techniques to play with virtuosity, even if your fingers feel like sausages right now.
✔️ Complete lesson recordings, sheet music, video breakdowns, playlists, and books, all at your fingertips, so you’ll never feel stuck or lost again.
✔️ A rich, exciting repertoire built around classical gems, but customized to your taste. Want tango? Folk? Movie themes? You got it.
✔️ Music theory made simple, practical, and 100% tied to what you’re actually playing. No fluff. No lectures.
✔️ Speed-learning strategies that help you tackle new pieces faster than you thought possible.
✔️ Clear, motivating goals and a roadmap to get you from where you are now to where you dream of being.
✔️ Study schemes and practice blueprints, designed to squeeze every drop of progress out of the time you have.
✔️ Performance coaching so you don’t just “play notes”... you tell stories through your instrument.
✔️ Weekly working schedules, study guides, to-do lists and action plans. No guesswork. Just follow the plan and watch yourself improve.

This is a rebellion against the idea that you have to be “born talented” or “start at age 5” to become a musician.
I’ll prove it to you.

Why Settle for One Style... When You Can Master Them All?

Most beginners stop at one song... one style... one small win. Not here. Not you.
Because once you learn the system I teach... You won’t just play music, you’ll travel the world without leaving your home...

🎻 Baroque – Music that once echoed in royal courts. You’ll command it like a master.
🎹 Classical – The greats. Mozart. Beethoven. You’ll whisper their language through your bellows.
💃 South American – Think tango, milonga, the kind of rhythms that seduce people off their seats. (Warning: May cause spontaneous dancing.)
🎬 Pop & Movie Music – Themes that make people cry, smile, and remember. Everyone knows these tunes... and now, they’ll know you can play them.
🎩 Musette – That dreamy, nostalgic sound from a smoky Paris café. You don’t just play Musette, you paint a picture.
🎺 Klezmer – Raw. Soulful. Sometimes sad, sometimes wild. Always unforgettable.
🎷 Jazz – This isn’t “just notes.” It’s attitude. It’s freedom. You’ll feel it in your bones.
🍀 Irish Folk – Fast, fun, and full of character. You’ll be grinning every time you squeeze out a reel or jig.
🏴‍☠️ Scottish Folk – Stirring. Bold. Warrior music with soul. You’ll feel it in your chest.
🥁 Balkan Folk – Offbeat rhythms and wild melodies that dare you to stay in your seat.
🧠 Contemporary Classical – Modern, expressive, and unlike anything you’ve heard before. It’s where the old world meets the new.

And when they hear you play... they’ll ask, “Where did you learn to do that?”

You’ll smile... because you’ll know.
It started right here.

Hi, I'm Nikola, Your Teacher.
I wasn’t born with a gift.
At five years old, I picked up an accordion that was almost bigger than me. I didn’t know it then, but that single moment would shape the rest of my life.

Since that day, I’ve dedicated over two decades to mastering this beautiful, misunderstood instrument. And along the way, I discovered something powerful, you don’t need to be born with talent, perfect timing, or a famous last name to make music. You just need a little courage to start... and the right guide to help you along the way.

In 2020, I graduated from the prestigious ArtEZ Conservatory in The Netherlands with a degree in accordion teaching. But truth be told, most of what makes me the teacher I am today didn’t come from a classroom. It came from the stage. From competitions. From the nerves before a performance and the applause that follows. I’ve been honored to win the Dutch National Accordion Competition. Twice. But what matters more is this:

I know exactly what it feels like to think something’s too difficult.
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That’s why I created Accordion Joy Academy. Because whether you’re 5 or 75, whether you’ve played before or not, you can learn to play the accordion. And I’ll prove it to you.

If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I wish I could do that”, now’s your moment.
I’ll meet you where you are, and together, we’ll turn those old doubts into music.

30 Days from Now... You'll Be Playing Your First Song, Or You Get Every Cent Back.

It doesn’t matter if you’ve never touched an accordion in your life... or if you haven’t learned something new in years... Because with my step by step method, you will play your first song in just 30 days, proudly, confidently, and with a smile on your face.

And if you don’t? If you try and it simply isn’t for you? Just let me know. I’ll refund every penny.

Because at this stage in life, you deserve more than empty promises. You deserve real joy, real results, and a risk-free way to experience both. Let’s make these next 30 days start of something beautiful.

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PROFESSIONAL GUITARIST, COMPOSER, MUSIC AND GUITAR TEACHER

Beginner-Advanced Level

Experience:
I am a professional musician and have been teaching students of all ages for over 20 years. My experience as a teacher and my pursuit of self-improvement as a musician have led me to develop an effective method that I have already tested with over a hundred students.
Throughout my career I had the satisfaction of studying with great masters of different specialties or styles, each one emphasizing different aspects of flamenco, classical or modern guitar and each one has given me their approach (technique, rhythms, accompaniment, harmony, etc.), which has led me after years of study and compilation to take the best from each one to develop my method.

My role in my classes is more that of a personal trainer than a teacher, where I will be very attentive to bringing out the best in my students, finding the right technique to help them develop a good rhythm, working on their rhythm, etc.
For me, the role of a teacher, in addition to teaching, is to be part of a team, to maintain morale and constantly improve oneself while always maintaining a love for music.

Methodology:
I tailor the lessons to the student's level, style, or goals. Generally, the first half of the lesson is dedicated to technique, focusing on proper placement, execution, and relaxation, which will result in a good sound. Over time, I've realized that it's also a way to connect with the guitar, concentrate, and warm up. So, little by little, we'll develop our routine, which will begin by working on basic rhythmic aspects.
The second half is dedicated to playing, trying to put into practice what we learned about the technique with the sticks or studying other concerns of the student, which may be a theme, harmony, falsetas, improvisation, or even other styles, etc., always obviously taking into account the search or interest of the student.

FLAMENCO
- Flamenco technique
- Palos (Tangos, Bulerías, Alegrías, Soleá, Taranta...)
- Accompaniment to singing and dancing
- Clapping and rhythms

MODERN GUITAR
- Harmony
- Improvisation
- Repertoire (rumbas, pop, jazz, rock, etc.)

CLASSIC
- Reading, solfège and interpretation.
- Works
- I work with progressive learning books

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Hey there! Do you want to start a new hobby? Do you already play the piano and you want to improve your skills with a creative approach to the instrument? Then I think I can help you!
I can teach you basic and advanced concepts of any style on the piano (classical, jazz, pop-rock...), and if you like improvisation and jazz then we get along even better!
I offer very personalized classes based on your level and interests. My approach to teaching strongly takes the student's CREATIVITY into account, but without forgetting that a good knowledge of MUSIC THEORY and PIANO TECHNIQUE are essential.

About my philosophy in teaching music:
In a creative field like music, education is a delicate matter. I firmly believe that a teacher must do everything possible to avoid suppressing the student’s personal voice. Each of us — regardless of age or skill level — has a unique approach to music, even before touching the instrument!
My goal is to help students discover their own musical identity at the piano, drawing on my experience and offering a solid theoretical foundation tailored to their interests and level.
That said, as in any discipline, there are no shortcuts in music. Passion and dedication are essential to achieving meaningful results. Furthermore, a solid technical and theoretical foundation is indispensable, no matter your musical interests.
I look forward to sharing my deep passion for music with you. Feel free to reach out for more information!

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Hey there!

My name is Dominic, and I'll be providing you with everything you need to reach your musical goals, whichever those may be.

These lessons consist of piano tutoring, in which we can go over any style you may be interested in. I'll also be providing any sheet music and exercises you may need or I may think are necessary.

I'm currently a piano and music theory teacher at AMT, which is an institution near my hometown. I've got a full 8 year music course (mostly focused on classical piano), which I successfully completed in 2025. I've also got a year of music teaching experience on my shoulders, as well as plenty of experience helping younglings and less experienced musicians with any difficulties they may have had over the years.

I'm currently offering online lessons and lessons at your location, as I'm going to be moving soon. Once things have settled better, other options may open up.