Guitar lessons (Acoustic and Electric) and music composition

From 35 € /h

The guitar is undoubtedly one of the most popular instruments of the modern age. It is so versatile and used in many genres ranging from classical music to Death Metal and even Electronic Music.

I will teach you the basics of playing the guitar, and I'll spice it up later with my experience in composition and songwriting. We will learn by example through the famous songs that shaped our understanding of the guitar. Whether you prefer singer-songwriter-style songs, or thrash metal we'll get there together.

I will teach mainly using the guitar tablature format, we can do sheet music which is generally unneeded for anything besides classical, but I will need to refresh my music sheet reading skills as I haven't had to read any in the last 10 years.

Extra information

Bring your good spirits and your favorite guitar if you have one. If not, I can help you buy one, or you could practice on one of my guitars.

Location

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At teacher's location :

Graefestraße, Berlin-Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Germany

Online from Germany

About Me

I am a software developer and a multi-instrumentalist; I play guitar (acoustic, electric, bass and ukulele), drums and keyboards. I have my own one-man-band project that I work on on-and-off. I've always enjoyed teaching. My fondest experiences have been things like teaching swing dancing and German to refugees, helping undergraduates with mathematics and programming.

My approach to teaching is generally more hands-on with application of theory. I will dissect songs with you, and rhythm sections to show why this melody/rhythm is good as opposed to something else. I believe theory is indeed important, but in the end it has to be applied to an instrument. And the application is as fine an art as the theory. So I prefer to start from the application's side.

Education

I am a Data Scientist by profession, and I have a Masters degree in Computer Informatics with focus on NLP (Natural Language Processing). But music is much more fun to me, and I would love to make the switch soon if I can!

Experience / Qualifications

Music-wise, I have been playing guitar for 13 years, and drums and piano for 6 years. I have released an EP and a full-length album.

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

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

German

Arabic

Skills

Guitar

Song & varieties

Blues

Acoustic

Rock

Rai & oriental music

Punk

Heavy metal

Indie & alternative

Funk

Folk

Electric

Music composition

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Arabic (Standard and the Egyptian Dialect) - Conversation and Grammar

29 € /h

Arabic is the sixth most spoken language in the world. Spoken by about 420 million natives, and many more that know it as a foreign language for religious reasons.

Arabic is known for its encompassing vocabulary, beautiful poetry, and a sense for the melodrama!

I will teach you either Standard Arabic or Egyptian (your choice), with a focus on the amazing sides of the language and the culture such as poetry, great movies, TV, and so on. And of course we will hopefully have great discussions in Arabic!

Drumming and how to make your drums fit a composition

35 € /h

Drums, as with bass guitar are the backbone of any good song, and the foundation upon which the music is built. Despite not being as famous as lead vocals or lead guitar. Drums in my opinion is much more fun, at all levels of performance.

I will teach you how to play the drums, how to fit the style to the genre and we will learn by practice by breaking down the famous classics, and explain what part drums played to make these classics so good.

We will use my electronic drumset, which is not as good as the real thing but is definitely good for starters. There are ways you can practice at home without a drumset as well. And we can expand later and rent a studio room, where I can jam with you on the guitar even!

George

5.0

(10)

I am an experienced and enthusiastic guitar tutor from Leeds, England, living in Berlin. I have a bachelor’s degree in jazz guitar from Leeds College of Music although I also play and teach rock, pop, funk, folk, and indie music.

In lessons, I aim to get students to play something they know as soon as possible in order to get excited about progress early on. We balance this with paying attention to proper technique and having one eye on the theory behind what we are playing to broaden your understanding of how music works.

I am actively engaged in playing within the music scene and have a real excitement for all types of music, whether it’s learning your first chords on guitar or working on improvisation or music theory. We'll go at the right pace for you and achieve your goals together.

I have experience teaching all ages and abilities of students, having taught in primary and secondary schools as well as private tuition for adults. From complete beginners to preparing a student for their college auditions.

Lessons are tailored to suit the needs of the student, in order to have lessons that push you to learn to the best of your ability whilst still being fun and musical.

Ryo

5.0

(10)

Hello,

Electric & Acoustic Guitar tuition from complete beginners to advanced.
(Also Ukulele lessons would be available if fancy)

If anyone considers taking up the guitar exams and becoming a qualified guitarist, I can back you up.

Any styles,
pop/rock/blues/jazz/funk/classical guitar, etc.
Whatever songs/riffs/comps/(16th note) strumming patterns (lead guitar/rhythm guitar) harmony and music theory, solfeggio(aural), and so on.

Lessons will be tailored to you.
it's not brain surgery. it's going to be a lot of fun!

I can travel to your house or you come to my place.
Also, Skype lessons would be available.

Lessons are always for students.
So enjoy playing the guitar and lessons to move up to the next level.

Any further questions, please feel free to ask.
Thanks for reading and look forward to working with you.
You can't afford to miss it!!

Cheers,
Ryo

Ignacio

5.0

(10)

I offer lessons on Piano with personalized lessons for each student according to the goals and the music the student wants to play. We will work on several topics as recognition of the instrument, technique, reading, repertoire, harmony, ear training and composition among other topics. The lessons are in English or in Spanish by the moment. I will reply gladly any questions you have.

My method is based on each student in particular. It doesn't matter your leveI, I enjoy teaching to people who have a commitment with music and art. The main topics we'll work on are: Recognizing piano, technique, sound, ear training, transcribing, harmony and harmony applied to the instrument, and reading and studying the instrument through the music you like and choose.

Vincenzo

5.0

(10)

I know what it means to feel like an eternal beginner. You learn new songs but you struggle each time there’s a new chord or a different strumming pattern. You would like to improve faster and you are not really sure if you are learning right.

Although you are playing, you don’t get the results that you want. This was the exact same thing that happened to me many years ago. I was playing but I didn’t really have a clear understanding of what I was doing.

It took me a while to understand that I had to invest in a high-quality teacher, not only someone who could play but also someone who had a background in teaching.

My guitar lessons are designed so that you acquire a solid music foundation from the beginning! I see too many new musicians simply copying from YouTube tutorials! I am afraid- that's not enough!
Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, you deserve to progress in your musical journey at the right place and in the right way.

Get in touch if you want to:

· Acquire a solid music foundation;
· Learn how to play iconic rock/alt-rock/blues/pop songs;
· Learn new groovy strumming patterns;
· Learn how to improvise;
· Experiment with new techniques;
· Understand and apply music theory concepts.

Justin

5.0

(10)

My main teaching philosophy is to teach students to play the music they enjoy. It sounds like a no-brainer but I have had teachers in the past who only showed me songs that they enjoyed or used method books that teach you "Mary Had A Little Lamb" or "Hot Crossed Buns" (and if you like those songs then we can learn those). All that to say, whatever the student's goal on the instrument, I will take them step by step until they reach it.

For a beginning musician, the fundamentals of the instrument are given the highest priority: how to tune your instrument, names of all the notes, essential chords, basic strumming, playing in time, and understanding basic rhythm. For someone who already plays but needs a little help getting out of the rut, we'll spend time fixing bad technical habits, hammering home the fundamentals, expanding their repertoire, and slowly moving outside of the comfort zone to new horizons. With advanced players, listening (ear training), transcribing, song analysis, exploring advanced theory concepts, and focusing on composition and improvisation are most important.

With all levels of students, I make playlists that I update after each lesson so they can hear real examples of what we are covering, as well as provide detailed written notes in TAB and standard notation so they can refer to everything we covered and know what to practice. Also, it's fun!

Sam

5.0

(10)

I am an Award Winning Film Music Composer of Short and Feature Length films with distribution on platforms such as Amazon Prime, Apple TV and Sky as well as official selection in over 40 International and Academy Award Qualifying Film Festivals, including Cannes, Hell’s Half Mile (Michigan, US), Los Angeles International Shorts, FilmQuest and Urbanworld (New York, US). My soundtracks are distributed on all major streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, etc) and feature scores composed for electronics, Full Orchestra, small ensembles and genres like 20th Century Orchestral, Minimalism, Motown, Avant Garde, Musique Concrete and many more.

As your piano tutor, I want to teach you how I learnt piano, and show you how to be creative with music, at the very least for enjoyment, but also for any professional aspirations into composition.

I start by familiarising my students with the fundamentals of music at the piano, how the piano is structured, arpeggios, baselines, chord sequences, melody sequences, etc. We take these fundamentals and build sophistication of musicality with a dynamic curriculum.

Lessons are structured by familiarising with musical concepts by a demonstration, playing together, and playing solo in a way that aims to be accessible and sensitive to the student’s sensibilities.

Haotian

5.0

(10)

Internationally active composer and music theorist (M.Mus) currently accepting students for the following subjects (online sessions):
-Music theory (basic to college level), including harmony, counterpoint, analysis
-Western music history (medieval to contemporary), music appreciation
-Composition, music notation (software + score preparation), electronic music, university application portfolio feedback and general application advising
-English (for academic writing)

Leandro

5.0

(10)

Courses for beginners and intermediate levels.
From 6 to 90 years old

Program:

- Posture (Classical Posture and Modern Posture)
- Gripping hand
- Guitar tuning
- Notes and rests
- Music theory and music reading
- Chords and harmony
- The scales
- Your favorite songs

About me:
I am a professional musician, composer, arranger, producer, soundtrack designer and music teacher from Argentina since 2018.

As a teacher:
- I currently teach guitar, keyboard and drum lessons in 4 elementary schools and 1 music conservatory in Berlin.
- I give private courses on electronic music production, Logic Pro X software, and courses and workshops on Akai MPC (all models) and the alternative operating system JJ-Os for AKAI MPC1000 & 2500.
- I organized the first three meetings about MPC users, producers and beat makers in Argentina, called “Jalea Electrónica” in different universities and electronic music schools.

Languages: Spanish, English and German.

Stephen

5.0

(10)

Are you stuck? I can help!

In our composition lessons, we’ll both learn how to get more from basic elements, like pitch and rhythm, and also the things we can do to help make a composition more poetic. We can work on how to get more music from fewer ideas to create a consistent musical language, and also explore the idea of opposites in your compositions, blending and smearing contrasting elements to add depth and complexity to your work.

Through the analysis of great music, the composition of miniatures, and feedback on your current projects, you’ll both increase your technical fluency and simultaneously learn to love and develop your unique voice. This class is for any level of composer, whether you're a beginner or an experienced composer seeking to enhance your creative skills. Don't wait any longer :)

Marcel

5.0

(10)

As a guitar teacher, I tailor my lessons individually to the needs and goals of my students, whether you are a beginner or an advanced guitarist, I will help you improve your playing techniques and develop your own musical style. The lessons are practice-oriented and offer a mix of technique, music theory and lots of practical exercises on the instrument.

Typical lesson flow:
1. Discuss your progress and goals.
2. Learn new techniques and pieces.
3. Putting the content into practice and applying it.
4. Comments and tips for your own game.

Special feature as a teacher: I combine in-depth technical knowledge with a positive and patient approach. My goal is not only to teach you the basics and advanced techniques, but also to promote your creativity and musicality.

Who are the lessons for? Guitarists of all levels who want to develop their skills, regardless of their style or previous experience. Ideal for those who want to develop musically.

Yaniv

5.0

(10)

I’m Yaniv, a classical guitarist and guitar teacher with over 12 years of playing experience and 7 years of teaching experience.

In my lessons, we focus on enjoying the guitar — building skills, confidence, and a love for the music you play.
We can work together on proper technique, reading notation and tabs, playing songs or classical pieces, improvisation, ear training, rhythm, and music theory — all tailored to your personal goals and level.

I understand every student’s journey, because I’ve been there myself. I started learning on my own, and only when I found great teachers did I realize how much professional guidance can make a real difference.

That’s why I design a personalized learning plan for each student, helping them progress in the best and most enjoyable way possible.

I truly love teaching and guiding students through their musical journeys.
For me, it feels like a calling — a way to pass on the rich traditions and knowledge I’ve received from the great teachers I’ve studied with closely over the years.

Each student is a whole world to me. I believe that every person has a unique musical voice, and my goal is to help them discover and develop it.
Teaching is always a two-way process — I keep learning and growing from every student I work with.

Amr

5.0

(10)

With over 18 years of professional experience as a musician and music teacher, I have created a specialized, proprietary curriculum proven to significantly enhance musical skills, regardless of the student's background.

My core approach is personalized pedagogy: I prioritize understanding each student's individual learning style and personality to create a perfectly tailored lesson plan. I don't just teach you; I empower you to master the art of self-instruction.

Areas of Specialization
1. Rock & Blues Guitar (Beginner to Advanced)

-Technique: Sweep picking, alternate picking, and speed development.

-Improvisation: Practical application of modes for rock and blues soloing.

-Repertoire: Learning through famous rock songs and exploring pedal/multi-effects.

2. Jazz Guitar (Intermediate to Advanced)

-Theory & Harmony: In-depth study of modes, triads, intervals, and advanced chord voicings.

-Practical Application: Analyzing standard chord changes (e.g., ii-V-I) and transcribing classic solos.

-Improvisation: Developing harmonic sensibility and fluency on the fretboard.

Neli

5.0

(10)

Are you interested in developing your musical creativity through contemporary composition and experimental sound art? Improving your piano technique, deepening your understanding of music theory?
Or improving your speaking skills in Georgian and Russian languages from a native speaker?

I offer personalized lessons for beginners to advanced students, who want to grow artistically or academically.

What I teach:

Music Composition – guidance with structure, harmony, orchestration, notation, and creative development.
Sound Art / Experimental Music – sound exploration, field recording, editing, conceptual work, and project coaching.
Classical Piano – technique, repertoire, interpretation, sight-reading, expression.
Music Theory & Ear Training – harmony, counterpoint, analysis, rhythm, solfege.

Georgian Language – conversation, speaking exercises

Matias

5.0

(10)

This class introduces the core concepts of film scoring and how music shapes story, emotion, and narrative in film and television. Students will learn how to support and move images through music, exploring timing, mood, theme, and structure. Lessons are tailored to each student’s interests and level, from complete beginners to advanced composers, and can focus on electronic, orchestral, or hybrid approaches.

The course also includes analysis and deconstruction of existing film scores to understand compositional techniques and storytelling strategies. Students will learn how to set up and optimize their digital audio workstation for film scoring, define personal creative goals, and work with industry-standard orchestral sample libraries and synthesizers such as Spitfire Audio, Orchestral Tools, and Cinematic Studio Series. Films with sound design and no music can be provided for hands-on scoring exercises, enabling practical experience working directly to picture.

Laurent

5.0

(10)

French Chanson with a Punk Twist!

Discover the magic of French Chanson through my custom lessons! As Laurent Unchained, I blend elegant chanson vibes with self-written songs, sharp lyrics, and Punk/Reggae/Ska/Rock energy. Perfect for beginners to intermediates who want to play, sing, and create their own music.

What you'll learn:
- Guitar basics: Chords, rhythms, fingerpicking (acoustic/electric)
- Songwriting: Writing lyrics (French/German/English/Lux.), finding the right chords & melodies for you
- My style: French Vogue Punk
- Live build confidence for live performance

Multilingual lessons (FR/DE/EN/LU), online from Berlin. 20+ years stage experience, conservatory-trained.