Classical Guitar and Music Theory and Appreciation

A partir de 57.36 $ /h

Playing music is fun and highly rewarding.
In the course, you will learn to better express yourself with the guitar, while becoming acquainted with the century-old European musical heritage.
Either starting from scratch, or refining more advanced skills I can help you grow as a guitarist and get more deeply connected with music in general.
Can't wait to start!

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Clase en el domicilio del profesor :

MyWheels, Croeselaan, Utrecht, Netherlands

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I have been teaching the guitar since 2016 to students of all ages and levels. I am really passionate in transmitting all the knowledge I have acquired over the years and making the students love music as much as I do.
I have studied the guitar next to Michalis Kontaxakis and Antonis Hatzinikolaou, two of Greece's most acclaimed performers. I have also traveled the world to take classes with a lot of the most notable guitarists of our time (e.g. Zoran Dukić, Hubert Käppel, etc).
Studying Musicology at the University of Athens gave me a lot of insight into the deepest meanings in the musical works and gave me strong grounding in the different musical styles of western music. This knowledge is valuable to be able to appreciate music in its entirety and I am always eager to transmit that to my students.

Formación

2015-2021: University of Athens, Degree in Musicology (Integrated Master), GPO 8,4/10.
2019: Certificate in Fugue Composition, Korydalos Music School.
2018: Post-diploma Certificate in Classical Guitar, under Michalis Kontaxakis.
2016: Diploma in Classical Guitar.

Experiencia / Calificaciones

2020-2021: Guitar tutor in the Athens College School of Music.
2016-2019: Private guitar tutor in Athens.
2018-2019: Member of the Sicut Sonitus guitar quartet.

Edad

Niños (7-12 años)

Adolescentes (13-17 años)

Adultos (18-64 años)

Tercera edad (65+ años)

Nivel del estudiante

Principiante

Intermedio

Avanzado

Duración

45 minutos

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90 minutos

La clase se imparte en

inglés

Habilidades

Guitarra

Clásica

Teoría musical

Solfeo

Disponibilidad en una semana típica.

(GMT -05:00)

Nueva York

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Louisa

5.0

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Dear violin lovers! I'm a violin teacher for 10 years now, I have been teaching in Portugal and the Netherlands. My lessons can be given in English, Portuguese, French or Spanish.

Playing the violin is my passion, especially when I can pass on my knowledge and love for music to my students of all ages and levels.

I work as a team with you, finding the right method that fit your needs. What is important for me is to work on a good connection with the instrument and find the right basis for the start of your violin playing.
In my violin lessons, I would like also to share with you my musical knowledge, show you recordings of great violin players, prepare with you pieces that you always wanted to play and give you the tools so you can achieve your goals in music. I like to share the general knowledge of violin playing as well as basic and intermediate music theory lessons so you can enter in the world of music, but especially to have fun!!

My lessons can be shared between violin and theory together depending on what you are looking for.

The lessons will be at my house if you are in need of an instrument we can find one for you!

I did my Bachelor at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam with the teachers Maria Milstein and Eliot Lawson and completed my Masters in Performance degree with excellency as well in Amsterdam under the guidance of Liviu Prunaru and Mathieu van Bellen while studying baroque violin with Shunske Sato.

I have my own violin class in Amsterdam, and I love teaching.

I look forward to sharing this adventure with you!
Hope to hear from you!
Louisa

Rafael

5.0

(2)

YOU WILL LEARN QUICKLY THE FLAMENCO TECHNIQUE AND HARMONY AND YOU WILL FIND YOUR TALENT, YOUR STYLE AND YOUR POTENTIAL IN THE EASIEST WAY! I WILL HELP YOU TO OVERCOME YOUR SCENIC FEAR!
I WAIT FOR YOU!
YOU WILL LEARN QUICKLY THE FLAMENCO TECHNIQUE AND HARMONY AND YOU WILL FIND YOUR TALENT, YOUR STYLE AND YOUR POTENTIAL IN THE EASIEST WAY! I WILL HELP YOU TO OVERCOME YOUR SCENIC FEAR!
I WAIT FOR YOU!

Carlos

5.0

(2)

I am a young violin teacher currently studying with Elisabeth Perry and Rodney Friend. I studied with Stefano Pagliani and Florin Paul in Italy and with Andrés Calatayud in Castellón, now I am doing my bachelor studies in HKU Conservatory. I have experience teaching high level and beginners level players.

Luitwin

5.0

(2)

I am a 25 year Master Student from Düsseldorf. I am very flexible timewise as I most of my uni content is online and recorded. Now some information about my guitar experience:

I've been playing acoustic and electric guitar for over twelve years. I played in two bands and was a prize winner atat German music contest on state level. I have already given lessons for 3 children and 5 adults and can teach beginner to advanced level. "Offline and "Online".

In my lessons, I make sure that fun and motivation is quickly generated. I explain music theory only to the extent that it always contributes to direct progress on the instrument. I am always patient and friendly, and as soon as you have some basic knowledge, I am happy to respond to individual wishes.
Of course I also give lessons via Skype and Zoom and send practice material as a Word file afterwards.

Classes can be held at my place in Utrecht Overvecht or as I can also come to your place. Whatever you prefer.

Isaac

5.0

(2)

Do you want to learn violin or improve your skills on it? So you're more than welcome to my class! With me you can learn from the basics of this instrument to the advanced technique in a helpful and efficient way. Even I can help you with orchestral auditions or auditions to enter in a music school.
I have my bachelor's diploma from Spain and now I'm doing the violin master degree in Utrecht Conservatorium.

If you need help with music theory I can help you too so don't hesitate to contact me!

Alberto

5.0

(2)

Playing the trombone is so exciting. Many genres to explore!
Are you looking to start learning the trombone? Perhaps you already play for some years but want to improve your technique, breathing skills, or learn a new genre? I am Alberto, and I will help you achieve your musical goals with a tailor-made program. My approach is to find suitable music for your technical and expressive level and work specifically on the challenges that it represents.

Music is for everyone! Kids and adults
Perhaps you want to surprise your couple playing a bossa-nova. Or maybe you want to become the next solo trombone at the Concertgebouw Orchestra. Everyone has different goals when playing the trombone, it is my job to help you achieve them. If you don't have clear objectives yet, I will be guiding you and exploring the possibilities of trombone playing with you. Also, especially for kids, I can help you find a nice pBone. They are lightweight plastic trombones made with great quality and available in different colours!

Good technique, and a lot of fun
The most important lesson I have learned in my career is that making good music is only possible when you enjoy the process. Of course, good technical skills are crucial but studying exercises that you find boring is not the best way up to proficiency. Instead, finding your unique best approach to improve your skills will get you to the moon! For improving your tempo awareness, would you practice with a metronome or would you rather use a drumbeat sample?

Your health is important! Body awareness and breathing techniques
Not only wind players benefit from doing sport, acquiring good posture habits, and being aware of their breath. It helps everyone in every single aspect of their lives. A good breathing technique will let you play easily, run for a longer period of time, or sleep better at night. On the other hand, body posture awareness helps with productivity and saves money on the fysio. Life hacks that you cannot miss!

Improvisation and open-mindedness
That very feeling of creating art on the spot. Only a few experiences can relate to it. When we explore and create, our flow state gets triggered. We are fully immersed in the activity and the world surrounding us vanishes. If you like, we will go on a journey discovering new emotions, colours, sounds, harmonies, textures, styles, genres. And improvising on them. Let's get creative!

Technology in music. Recording and producing
Let's face it, we are in the 21st century and the possibilities of technology are endless in the audiovisual field. Recording for auditions, producing and releasing your first single, live looping, use of effects... You can learn all that with me. Are you curious? Book your lesson now!
Ok but, how will my lessons look like?
Breathing practice is one of the best ways to start warming up. It will take the first 5 minutes of your lesson and your body will be prepared to start playing.
Then, we would go into working on your specific goals. Perhaps, we are practicing music that demands improvement on the higher register, maybe we are working out different scales for improvisation, or it might be the case that you want to discover a new genre and go deep into it. Reading music, ear training, phrasing, music theory, buzzing and embouchure position, articulations (legato, staccato, accents), dynamics... These are only an indication of what we might work on.
The final minutes of your lesson will be the moment to relax. We can get creative, play some tunes together, improvise, or even talk about a specific topic like musicality, art, creativity, technique, theory, or the music industry for instance.

Group lessons and ensembles
Making music alone is fun, but playing with people brings it to the next level! If you like the idea, I will bring you together with other fellow students for technique workshops, jam sessions, duo with piano, or whatever other activity we might find interesting for you.

When and where
I offer flexibility in my schedule so your trombone lessons fit into your agenda. I can come to your place, or perhaps you prefer visiting my teaching room in Utrecht. I will have some coffee or tea waiting for you.

Online trombone classes
Online has become a new trend. I will help you set up your equipment and focus on what is important, music. Book a lesson now!

Alberto, the eclectic brass player based in Utrecht
I am a brass performer and teacher that has performed in classical and modern music ensembles for more than 15 years. During this time, I attended innumerable masterclasses and had great fun in various professional experiences such as performing at Tomorrowland, an avant-garde music festival in Malta, or the great symphonic masterpieces with symphonic orchestras in Spain and the Netherlands.
I hold a bachelor's and a master's degree in music performance and a master's degree in music education during my official studies in Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands.
Nowadays, you can still find me teaching brass in the Utrecht area, composing and producing my own music at home, playing tuba with a symphonic orchestra, trombone in a reggae band, or improvising trumpet over a techno track.

Ayla

5.0

(2)

My goal as a music teacher is to make the students able to experience all types of emotions by playing music, understanding the musical process from its roots with a creative approach. My lessons are designed according to the specific needs of each student and the main objective is to guide them in the optimal direction to achieve their full potential in a fun way. Thereby, the instrument becomes a tool to understand what making music really means and will be a way for the student to express his emotions. My approach to the lessons can provide a lot of creativity, fun and originality.

How will my lessons look like
From the first lesson, the student will start making music. We will begin learning the basic concepts of music, developing listening and rhythmic skills with fun exercises. Lessons will also be focused on learning the basics of music theory, creating a solid technical base and paying special attention to having a relaxed and healthy body posture. My academic and professional experience has helped me create a teaching method where improvisation is an essential tool for the student. I enjoy working on it from the beginning since it is a perfect way to develop musicality.

Playing different music genres together
As a musician, another of my sources of inspiration is to get to know and to learn from different styles, playing and experimenting with music from the classical period until the most avant-garde style. During the lessons, we will play pop, jazz, classical and many other styles. I would like to explore the instrument with the student in a fun way, growing, improving, and discovering new ways of making music together. During the lessons the students and I could play together, either playing some duos with the cello or accompanying them with the piano, which is an activity that I really enjoy. Playing together with more people and with a polyphonic instrument from the beginning will give the student clues to learn how to play in ensembles and listen to all the different voices that can be part of any musical composition.

Mar

5.0

(2)

Looking for a piano teacher? In Utrecht you will find the friendly Spanish professional pianist Mar. She lives in Utrecht and studies at the Rotterdam Codarts Conservatory of Music, and has already a master's degree from the Utrecht Conservatory (with pedagogical training as well)
She teaches in English, Spanish, Italian, German and soon in Dutch. Lessons can take place at your place or at my place (in the centre of Utrecht) as I have a beautiful grand piano at my disposal. For young, teenagers and adults, all levels, no previous experience necessary.

Hallo allemaal!

I have been working for 12 years as a piano and music teacher (I started very very young, when I was 14 years old, because I always liked teaching): I have experience in private lessons and official state music schools, with children from 2 years and adults of all levels, both teaching individually and in groups. I have taught piano, music and movement for children, music theory, solfeggio and choir.

I finished my bachelor studies with the highest marks, I have experience as a concert performer and have won prizes in competitions and several scholarships prizes.

I hope to have the pleasure that we both learn by making music together, do not hesitate to contact me!
Flexible timetable and teaching adapted to the student's preferences

Hernan

5.0

(2)

The way I teach actually depends entirely on the student. The way I explain the concepts, plan and structure the lessons and approach each subject all depends on whether the student is a beginner, intermediate or advanced, and whether he or she has some experience on the subject.

Each student has different needs and different abilities. It's just a matter of getting to know the student, in order to identify both the weaknesses and strengths on which to work.

Adrián

5.0

(2)

Hi! I am Adrian, I am professional pianist and a certified piano teacher. I have many years of experience in performing and teaching students of all ages and levels, both oficially and privately.

My main goal is to share my passion for music, adapting to your needs and taste so that you can learn at your own rythm and enjoying every minute of it!

Laura

5.0

(2)

Have you always wanted to play a bow string instrument but have never dared? Are you advanced cellist and you want to increase your playing level? Restarting the cello after a break and you need some inspiration and help? In my lessons I will teach you classical repertoire of the cello, but also, if you wish, we can work on some alternative repertoire. Moreover, we will work on technical aspects (bowings, left hand) as well as how to create the healthiest posture to play cello. You will find with me the endless possibilities of this instrument.

Furthermore, if you need some coach for your chamber music group, I can help you. Chamber music has been always integrated in my music education.

Evelio

5.0

(2)

My philosophy is to teach the violin from the enjoyment of music and the development of musical intelligence. I use proven learning sequences and programs both technically and artistically. Results from the first class. I have been a music teacher at prestigious institutions for more than 20 years and an orchestra performer with extensive experience on international stages. I can prepare you for your university admission exams or for your contest for the group you want to join. The most important thing is that you can make music an inexhaustible source of emotions and satisfaction for you and your loved ones.

My philosophy is to teach from the enjoyment of music and the development of musical intelligence. I use proven sequences and learning programs both in technical and artistic aspects. Results from the first class. I have been a music teacher at prestigious institutions for over 20 years and an orchestral performer with extensive experience on international stages. I can prepare you for your university admission exams or for the audition of the ensemble you want to join. The most important thing is that you can make music an endless source of emotions and satisfaction for yourself and your loved ones.

Pedro

5.0

(2)

Music lessons for anyone who either wants start learning about music and how to understand it, or people that already might know how to play an instrument but doesn't know what they are playing on the intelectual standpoint.

Also bass guitar lessons, how to start playing bass or improve for intermediate level players.

Mario

5.0

(2)

Hi, I am Mario. I am 20 years old and I am currently finishing my bachelor degree in classical violin at Utrecht Conservatory. I come from a family of musicians and I started playing the violin when I was 4 years old. The classes will be adapted to the student's level. I am working on new pedagogical methods to learn music and violin in a friendly way. I already have experience teaching. Hope to see you soon!

Ana

5.0

(2)

Music theory doesn’t have to feel dry or overwhelming, in fact, it can be one of the most exciting parts of learning music when it’s taught in a way that makes sense to you! My theory lessons are flexible, down-to-earth, and designed to support your unique musical journey, no matter your level.

Whether you’re just starting out and want to learn the basics, or you’ve been studying music for years and want to dive into more advanced topics, I’ll tailor each lesson to your goals and interests. We can cover anything from reading music and understanding keys and chords, to harmony, form, analysis, and even how theory connects to the music you’re playing, writing, or listening to.

My goal is to make theory feel useful, musical, and even fun, because it really is when approached in the right way.
These lessons are great for all ages and backgrounds, whether you're preparing for exams, supporting your instrument studies, writing your own music, or just curious to learn more about how music works.