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“One person and a piano are all you need to create a world.” – Chia-Chen – Pianist, composer, piano improvisation artist, music educator “When the world outside becomes loud and restless, every note played becomes a protective net – and every pause a place of quiet security. In music we encounter a silent, infinite love. In my classes I invite you to discover this world: full of deep love, creativity and expression. Together we will walk the path on which you yourself will become a creator.” ___________________________________________________ Professional piano lessons in Berlin & online: I offer professional piano lessons for talented young people, university preparatory students, and motivated learners who want to bring their piano playing to a professional level – individually tailored to your abilities and goals. My offer includes: -Technical training: Refining touch, timbre, stability, expressiveness, and other aspects. I also guide students through targeted relaxation of the shoulders, wrists, and arms, preparing them to confidently overcome stage fright. -Musicality & Style: Deepen your musical expression and receive targeted instruction on the styles of different eras from a pianistic and compositional perspective. -Study preparation: Practical tips, exam-relevant criteria, and strategies for a successful entrance exam at music colleges. Some of my previous students have successfully passed the entrance examinations at German music academies, while others have won prizes at international piano competitions. -Languages of instruction: German, English or Chinese, as needed. During the lesson, we will discuss your individual teaching goals together, tailored to your current musical and pianistic abilities. Student motivation is crucial for me. I wholeheartedly help those who are serious about it to develop their potential. ___________________________________________________ Selected achievements and positions of Chia-Chen: -Artist in Residence, Starke Foundation, Berlin, Germany (since 2025) -Teaching position at the Artis School of Music, Belmont, CA, USA (2023–2024) -Gold Medalist, Global Music Awards for the album Origin (2023) -Concert Diploma in Piano, Hanover University of Music, Drama and Media (2022) -Contract artist, Wind Music International Corporation (since 2021) -Dr. Eva Maria Zbick Artists' Prize (2019) -Germany Scholarship (2012–2013) -DAAD Prize (2012) Gold medalist at international piano competitions: St. Petersburg, Russia (2018); Paris, France (2015); Jávea, Spain (2015); Hanover, Germany (2013); Taoyuan, Taiwan (2003, 2007) ______________________________________________ German Version: "A person and a piano are all that's needed to create a world." – Chia-Chen – Pianist, Composer, Artist of Piano Improvisation, Music Educator "When the world outside is loud and restless, every note you play becomes a protective net – and every pause turns into a place of quiet refuge. In music, we encounter a serene, infinite love. In my lessons, I invite you to explore this world: full of deep love, creativity, and expression. Together, we walk the path where you become a creator yourself." Professional Piano Lessons in Berlin & Online: I offer professional piano lessons for talented young musicians, students preparing for higher education, as well as motivated learners who wish to bring their piano playing to a professional level – all tailored individually to your skills and goals. My lessons include: -Technique Training: Refinement of touch, tone, stability, expressiveness, and other technical aspects. I also guide students in relaxing shoulders, wrists, and arms, and prepare them to handle stage fright with confidence. -Musicality & Style: Deepening your musical expression and providing targeted guidance on the styles of different musical periods from both a pianist's and composer's perspective. -Preparation for Higher Education: Practical tips, exam-relevant criteria, and strategies for successfully passing entrance exams at music universities. Some of my previous students have successfully passed entrance exams at German music universities, while others have won prizes in international piano competitions. -Languages of Instruction: German, English, or Chinese, depending on your needs. In the lesson, we will discuss your individual learning goals together, tailored to your current musical and pianistic abilities. The motivation of my students is essential to me. For those who are serious, I wholeheartedly help them develop their full potential. ___________________________________________________ Selected Achievements and Positions of Chia-Chen -Artist in Residence, Stiftung Starke, Berlin, Germany (since 2025) -Teaching position at Artis School of Music, Belmont, CA, USA (2023–2024) -Gold Medal Winner, Global Music Awards for the album Origin (2023) -Concert Examination in Piano, Hanover University of Music, Drama and Media (2022) -Contracted Artist, Wind Music International Corporation (since 2021) -Dr. Eva Maria Zbick Artist Promotion Award (2019) -Germany Scholarship (2012–2013) -DAAD Award (2012) -Gold Medal Winner at international piano competitions: St. Petersburg, Russia (2018); Paris, France (2015); Xabia, Spain (2015); Hanover, Germany (2013); Taoyuan, Taiwan (2003, 2007)
Piano · Music composition · Music theory
GERMAN BELOW Professional musician and teacher for 15 years. Lessons in Berlin (Neukölln, Tempelhof, your location) and also available online internationally. I offer in-person and online lessons in double bass and electric bass, improvisation (all instruments, from general ideas to specific concepts) and composition, specializing in Western and experimental notated music and creatively using Ableton as a composition tool. I am based in Berlin-Neukölln and Tempelhof or can come to your location. I am active throughout Europe as a composer, performer and improviser, and also perform regularly in Berlin. As well as being a full-time professional musician, I was a senior lecturer at Leeds Conservatoire, UK, from 2018-2023, developing and delivering courses and curriculums, and have been a private teacher for 15 years. I hold Bachelor and Master's degrees in music, double bass and composition and have studied at schools in Birmingham, Paris and Berlin. Our lessons are based around the areas you are most interested in developing, and together we come up with a plan to help you move closer to your goals and goals, whether that be learning specific songs or repertoire, being able to improvise basslines or solos, improving techniques etc. I am open to all ways of learning at all levels, from beginners to professionals. I also offer free optional audio or video feedback between lessons which can serve as useful reminders of ideas, techniques, exercises etc. or just to check in. Instrumental lessons are relaxed and can include theory, composition and improvisation from the beginning to help develop well-rounded musical skills. Improvisation lessons are suitable for all instruments/vocals and can cover specific musical contexts such as jazz, free improvisation, interpretation of new music (contemporary music) etc. In my teaching career I have also had the opportunity to develop specialist music projects with children and young adults, using interesting, fun and creative starting points. At the same time my current students range from age 16-50+ and my practice as a professional improviser allows me to be flexible and keep things interesting across all ages, ability levels and genres. Ultimately, it is about developing a personal relationship with the instrument or music, that keeps you engaged and having fun! English (mother tongue), German and some French as possible teaching languages. Regular, irregular, spontaneous appointments (eg individual lessons) are possible. GERMAN Professional musician and teacher for 15 years. Lessons in Berlin (Neukölln, Tempelhof, your location) and also online internationally. Hello everybody! I offer in-person and online lessons in double bass and electric bass, improvisation (all instruments, from general ideas to specific concepts), and composition, specializing in Western European and experimental notated music and the creative use of Ableton as a compositional tool. I'm based in Berlin-Neukölln and Tempelhof, or I can come to your studio, home, etc. I work throughout Europe as a composer, performer, and improviser, and also perform regularly in Berlin. In addition to my full-time professional career, I was a lecturer at Leeds Conservatoire in the UK from 2018 to 2023, where I developed and delivered courses and curricula, and I have been a private teacher for 15 years. I hold bachelor's and master's degrees in music, double bass, and composition and have studied at schools in Birmingham, Paris, and Berlin. Our lessons are tailored to the areas that interest you most, and together we'll develop a plan to help you achieve your goals, whether that's learning specific songs or repertoire, being able to improvise bass lines or solos, improving technique, and more. Some people enjoy learning using a method or songbook, others prefer to learn by ear or simply by doing. I'm open to all styles of learning at all levels, from beginner to advanced. Additionally, I offer optional free audio or video feedback between lessons, which can serve as a useful reminder of ideas, techniques, exercises, etc., or simply to check progress. Instrumental lessons are relaxed and may include theory, composition, and improvisation from the outset to promote the development of comprehensive musical skills. Improvisation lessons are suitable for all instruments/vocals and can cover specific musical contexts such as jazz, free improvisation, interpretation of new music (contemporary music), etc. In my teaching career, I've also had the opportunity to develop special music projects with children and young adults that have interesting, fun, and creative starting points. At the same time, my current students range in age from 16 to 50+, and my practice as a professional improviser allows me to be flexible and keep things interesting across all age groups, skill levels, and genres. Ultimately, it's about developing a personal relationship with an instrument or music that keeps you engaged and having fun! English (native speaker), German, and some French are possible teaching languages. Regular, irregular, and spontaneous appointments (e.g., individual lessons) are possible.
Double bass · Bass guitar · Music composition
Hi, I’m Cassie—a British jazz saxophonist, award-winning composer, and Trinity Laban Conservatoire graduate, now based in Berlin. I’m currently looking for a couple of private saxophone and/or composition students who are keen to develop their skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Saxophone Lessons: With a strong background in Jazz and improvised music, I offer saxophone lessons tailored to each student’s needs—whether you’re preparing for ABRSM or Royal College exams (or other equivalent examination boards), exploring jazz improvisation, or just playing for fun. As a performer, I’ve played at major festivals and venues across the UK, USA & Europe such as Glastonbury Festival (UK, SXSW (USA) and Paris Jazz Festival (FR). I am still active as a touring band-leader/artist and I bring that real-world experience into my teaching. Composition Lessons: As a classical composer, my work spans orchestral, chamber, and jazz ensemble writing, with commissions from leading arts organisations and orchestras - recent commissions include the London Symphony Orchestra and BBC Philharmonic. My lessons focus on notation, orchestration, and arranging—whether you’re composing for small ensembles or larger-scale works. I hold a BMus Hons degree in composition from Trinity Laban Conservatoire (London) where I studied with American composer Stephen Montague and British composer Andrew Poppy. Composition lessons I am able to teach both in-person and online via Zoom. If you're interested or have any questions, feel free to get in touch! Looking forward to making music with you! 🎷🎼
Saxophone · Jazz music · Music composition
Music teacher training · Music composition · Computer generated music
Computer generated music · Music theory lessons · Music composition
Trusted teacher: Music Lessons with Mia Unlock your musical potential with personalized lessons tailored to your needs and aspirations. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced student, I offer comprehensive music lessons that cover a wide range of areas with a special focus on voice, composition, and music production. Lesson Offerings: 1. Voice Training: - Beginners: Learn the basics of vocal technique, including breath control, pitch, and tone. Develop a strong foundation with exercises designed to build confidence and improve vocal strength. - Intermediate: Refine your vocal skills with advanced techniques, explore different genres, and enhance your performance abilities. Work on expanding your vocal range and mastering more complex songs. - Advanced: Focus on professional-level training, including stage presence, emotional expression, and vocal stamina. Receive guidance on audition preparation, recording sessions, and live performances. 2. Composition: - Beginners: Discover the fundamentals of music theory, melody creation, and basic harmony. Start composing your own simple pieces and learn the essentials of songwriting. - Intermediate: Delve deeper into advanced harmony, counterpoint, and orchestration. Explore various compositional styles and techniques while working on your own original compositions. - Advanced: Hone your unique compositional voice with personalized feedback and advanced techniques. Learn about scoring for different ensembles, arranging, and preparing your compositions for performance or publication. 3. Music Production: - Beginners: Get introduced to the basics of music production, including DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) setup, recording techniques, and basic mixing. Learn to create your first tracks and understand the production workflow. - Intermediate: Develop your production skills with in-depth lessons on sound design, advanced mixing techniques, and mastering. Explore different genres and production styles while working on your projects. - Advanced: Master professional production techniques, including advanced sound engineering, vocal production, and complex mixing and mastering processes. Receive guidance on producing high-quality tracks ready for release. Why Choose Lessons with Me? - Personalized Approach: Each lesson is tailored to your individual goals, ensuring you progress at your own pace and achieve your musical aspirations. - Comprehensive Curriculum: From fundamental skills to advanced techniques, my lessons cover a wide spectrum of musical knowledge and practices. - Expert Guidance: As a former student and alumni of star vocal coach David Lee Brewer, I bring unique insights and high-level training to our sessions. I provide expert advice and mentorship to help you succeed. - Flexible Scheduling: Lessons are available at times that fit your schedule, allowing for consistent and uninterrupted learning. - Supportive Environment: Learn in a positive, encouraging atmosphere that fosters creativity and growth. Whether you're starting your musical journey or looking to refine your existing skills, my lessons are designed to inspire and equip you with the tools you need to excel. Let's make music together and achieve your dreams!
Voice (music) · Music composition · Computer generated music
Trusted teacher: Hello! My name is Andy and I’m a music producer, song writer, audio engineer, live artist, and DJ who has been working with Ableton Live and working in the music industry for over a decade. Im offering an excellent opportunity for aspiring music producers and song writers to learn the fundamentals of song writing/recording and music production, and develop their skills using the Ableton Live software. My personalized teaching approach and flexible schedule make it an ideal choice for beginners and intermediate students looking to advance their song writing and music production skills in the Berlin area. This class is designed for aspiring music producers who want to learn how to use Ableton Live to create and produce music. The class is suitable for both beginners and intermediate students who are interested in learning the ins and outs of music production, songwriting, and mixing using Ableton Live. Course Content: Introduction to Ableton Live software and its interface Understanding the basics of music theory and composition Creating a song from scratch (writing/recording/producing) Recording audio and editing MIDI and audio clips Working with virtual instruments, effects, and plug-ins Mixing and mastering your own tracks Tips and tricks for efficient workflow Teaching Methodology: These lessons will be taught in a one-on-one setting to ensure that you get individual attention and personalized feedback. The teaching methodology will be focused on hands-on learning, where students will be given guidance and feedback in the process of creating their own music. Students will also have access to additional learning resources such as video tutorials, articles, plug-ins, and sample packs. Location and Schedule: The lessons will be conducted in the Berlin area, either in-person or online based on the student's preference. The schedule can be customized according to the student's availability and can be adjusted to fit their busy schedules. Requirements: To enroll in this class, students must have a basic understanding of music and a strong interest in music writing and production. They must also have access to a laptop or desktop computer with Ableton Live software installed.
Audio production · Sound (music) · Music composition
Greetings! If you've come across this page, allow me to introduce myself. I'm Sean, a composer from Melbourne, Australia, now based in Berlin. I am currently freelancing all around Europe and have had my music played by some of the preeminent ensembles and contemporary music players. I primarily work with contemporary 'new' music, focusing on finding the expressive qualities of instruments and players, sometimes with edgy, earthy results that can verge on abrasive; though I am open to a wide variety of aesthetics. My practice is notated mostly, but I have experience with electroacoustic and non-traditional forms of musical composition also, as well as improvisation. Much of my teaching style comes down to creating feedback loops with my students. I am firm with my students to ensure I get their full potential. Of course, if a student comes to me with a particular area of interest and/or issue that is my main focus. More general students should expect to focus on building up their aesthetics and discovering new ways of using the tools at their disposal. I like to invest time in my students, including introducing them to connections in the professional sphere to assist in their trajectory as composers in the real world. This does not mean my students need to have aspirations to be professional composers necessarily, but it is crucial for 'emerging' voices to hear their music live - even in reading sessions and practice rooms with performers - to get the full experience of the cycle of composing. I am familiar with the software Sibelius, but prefer for my students to write by hand - at least for drafts - as this gives them the most agency and discipline in composing the music they seek to. I am looking to open my teaching roster to diligent young composers and aspiring amateurs. Limited spots remain, so please feel free to contact me to secure a spot. I offer all my lessons in English, with the possibility to integrate German into them as well. - SQ :) Note: please don't request free lessons; this is not appropriate.
Music composition
Trusted teacher: Drum teacher with over 20 years of experience, 2 degrees in conservatories including the prestigious Codarts in Rotterdam. It offers personalized lessons through its "Lock The Time" method. In my career I have moved in different musical styles and I have played with different artists of international level such as : Junior F. Dixie, Sri Hanuraga (Ingenious jazz pianist-composer from Indonesia Grammy Award winner), Alessandro Mannarino (The most important songwriter of the modern Italian music scene), Nathaniel Peterson (The American Blues Man candidate to the Grammy Awards “Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Iggy Pop, Keith Richards” and many other), Dani Robinson (Experience Hendrix Tour Billy Cox), GrooveX original Indietronic project with a strong musical identity and many others, and the last Teapø project. I have developed a drum manual using progressively harder exercises in dynamics, technique, coordination,polyrhythm, and balance-control, connected to the importance of sound,rhythms of different musical genres, the groove and the jazz music. This manual arose from a need for a complete drum manual that includes the most important aspects of modern drumming, but also sticking to classic drumming rhythms and techniques. It is partly inspired by various musical authors who have helped shape me musically over the years, and partly by my various teachers and studies, but also by my own teaching experience, my concerts and my recordings. It’s therefore also modelled on my own personal drumming style. My method is aimed both at those who have just started and for those who already play in an advanced way. Exam preparation in academies and conservatories is also possible. "Focus on your Drumming"
Drums · Ableton live · Music composition
Trusted teacher: Drum Lessons / Schlagzeugunterricht - Friendly, approachable, and enjoyable from the first lesson! 
Lessons available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, & German. I am Tomás , an experienced live and studio drummer with a Master Of Music degree from the Royal Northern College of Music in the UK and I am available as a private tutor. 
MY APPROACH
 I am aware that everyone is different and therefore lessons need to be individually tailored every time. I will make an effort to get to know you as a person as well as your reason for playing the drums so I can then adjust your lesson material adequately. This ensures that every student is enjoying themselves from the very first lesson and therefore the learning will naturally occur much faster.
 WHERE Lessons are at my studio in Wedding, postcode 13359. The room is spacious and comfortable and has a PA system and two drum kits, making it ideal for lessons. I am also available to teach at the student’s location; AGES I have taught one-on-one lessons to kids as young as 7 but also to adults in their 50s and 60s. Whatever your age, we will make it work.

 SKILL LEVELS 
My experience ranges from teaching young beginners who are just starting out to mature drummers who need to polish their playing. For beginner students, I will teach you the basics of drumming in an approachable way to make it enjoyable from the very start. For experienced drummers, I can improve your technique, groove, feel, tone, articulation, dynamics, stage performance, vocabulary, listening, and reading. All this so you can become a better musician, not just a drummer. I also like to teach in a way that empowers you to teach yourself in the future. ABOUT MY TEACHING EXPERIENCE I have been teaching 1-on-1 lessons for 11 years. I also have 7 years experience leading drum and percussion workshops. ABOUT MY DRUMMING EXPERIENCE I've been drumming for over 22 years and have now recorded and gigged with multiple bands, some of which I am the co-founder and co-songwriter for. Styles of music I have performed include rock, jazz, funk, psychedelia, afrobeat, disco, dance rock, electro, grunge, metal, blues, latin, and samba. I have a Master Of Music degree from Manchester’s Conservatoire (Royal Northern College of Music) in the UK. I also have experienced producing, composing, and mixing which I am more than happy to share with you. If you’ve got any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me. All the best, Tomás
Drums · Music composition · Music theory
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