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Hi, I'm Nikos, a guitar teacher with over 12 years of experience and a Master's degree in classical guitar performance from the Conservatory of Brussels. I have taught over 100 students, providing individualized lessons and personalized attention to every one of them.

Playing the guitar offers a wealth of benefits for personal growth, including improved memory and concentration, enhanced cognitive abilities, and a stress-free outlet for self-expression.
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I have a solid background in pedagogy, having undergone formal training in teaching methodology, which I apply to my lessons to ensure they are both effective and enjoyable.

Book your lessons today and start enjoying playing this beautiful instrument.
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About Me
Hi, I'm Nikos, a guitar teacher with over 12 years of experience and a Master's degree in guitar performance from the Conservatory of Brussels. I have taught more than 100 students, providing individualized lessons and personalized attention to every one of them.

I have a solid background in pedagogy, having undergone intensive training in teaching methodology, which I apply to my lessons to ensure they are both effective and enjoyable.

Playing the guitar offers a wealth of benefits for personal growth, including improved memory and concentration, enhanced cognitive abilities, and a stress-free outlet for self-expression.
Education
Municipality Conservatory of Argiroupolis, Excellent, 2014 Guitar Diploma
ACG - Deree College, BA Music, Guitar performance, 2015
Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel, BA Guitar Performance 2015 - 2020
Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel, MA Guitar Performance 2019 - 2021
Royal College of Music in Stockholm, MA 2021-2022
Experience / Qualifications
Arts-Emoi Guitar Teacher 2023 - Today
Olympion Conservatory Guitar Teacher 2020 - 2021
Hellenic Conservatory of Music and Dance, Kypriadou Department, Head Guitar Teacher 2013 - 2015
Social Conservatory of Athens, Volunteer Guitar Tutor 2012 - 2015
Private Guitar Teacher 2009 - Today
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
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Greek
French
Skills
Classical
Electric
Acoustic
Punk
Rock
Heavy metal
Indie & alternative
Blues
Jazz
Electro & electronica
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Dear Friends and Musical Souls, :)

Before saying who I am, I would like to first address my to be fellows who wish to join me in this beautiful journey of Music.

I am offering personalized Piano sessions (indeed interactive sessions and not just lessons) for various age groups and levels in 5 languages (English, Russian, Czech, Spanish and German).
. Furthermore, I invite your peer or parents to join.

For your ease, I have tried to summarize all necessary information in below points:

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- I will adapt the techniques, guidance and suggestions as per your expectation, level and understanding
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- Scores and practice exercises will be offered from my side
- The timings are very flexible and can be discussed personally

Who I am?

I had a great interest in music since my childhood and I knew that its the only way for me. I am a classical pianist with 17 years of experience. I am graduate of Prague Conservatory and Conservatory Jsroslav Jezek, from where I obtained the college degree. I am as well alumni of Conservatori Liceu (Barcelona, Spain). After two years of BA music degree at Consrvatori Liceu, I switched to Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel, where I am pursuing my university degree currently.

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My course is based first on you.
I like developing with you a program adapted to your facilities, your difficulties as well as your goal.
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Autonomy, creativity, curiosity and listening are the main 4 words for me!

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I take care of my students. I like to think of teachers as, in some way, caregivers. My experience giving flute lessons has taught me that often, problems are created by our own minds, and that it is easy to trick our brains into rebooting us, following the right advice from the right person.

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What do I offer?
- Lessons for all levels and ages, tailored to your musical goals (one lesson lasts 1 hour)
- If desired: feedback & support during the week via WhatsApp (for free)

Method:
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Originally from Brazil, I have been teaching music for several years. A graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, I have experience as a music teacher, having given private lessons and taught at Music Academies in Belgium and elsewhere. I develop a unique method for each student so that they can learn in a solid and fun way.

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I like to prepare a personalized programme adapted to the level and exigencies of each pupil.
I also aim to include some violin duos, to be played with me during the lessons, as I believe playing with other musicians is one of the best ways to enjoy music and learn useful musical and technical skills at the same time.
Another essential factor in my classes is correct and natural posture while playing, to let music heal our souls instead of hurting our bodies! ;) I have been practicing Yoga for a few years, and have experienced the importance of good posture and targeted light stretching, especially for younger players in a phase of growth and change.
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I finished a Bachelor and a Master's degree in the Music Conservatory (The Hague) and then spent five years in the jazz scene in New York City, which gave me a very wide experience. Whether you are a beginner or preparing to enter a Music Conservatory, I can help you.


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Beginners:
Start finding the sound of the instrument, where the notes are within all those keys, begin with learning how to read music if you don’t read yet, and find easy and fun songs to play to enjoy the instrument already. I can introduce you to the understanding of basic harmony and theory concepts to help understand better inside music that you are playing.

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We can get to improve the technique of the instrument, reading skills, get more precision, speed, sound and timing and musical expression. Advance the understanding of harmony, its beauty and its possibilities. If you like to work on improvisation we can get to discover how to enjoy improvising with all the technical tools you already learned in the past and enhance that material according to your taste. If you want to start with playing jazz music I can introduce you to first steps and nice and technically comfortable songs to begin with.

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At an advanced level it’s very important to understand the direction you want to take and what you especially want to improve. However I can help you perfectionate sound and timing, rhythm, vibrato, etc..., work on the accuracy of the reading and at the same time make it sound musical and human. On jazz music and/or improvisation, expand the vocabulary for improvising, the knowledge of harmony, what you can do with the material you know from different perspectives, increase precision and sense of direction when phrasing lines, learn more jazz standards, help on original compositions. And of course share all the better understanding of jazz music I learned during my years in New York City.
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Graduated in cello in Barcelona, finishing my master in historical cello at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. Passionate cellist with a lot of experience in performance and education. I specialize in historically informed music, so I try to understand the context around each music I play, so we enter into a dialogue between current events and the era in which the music was created. In my classes we will learn the basic technique of the cello but also we will look together for what we want to express with the music we make, and techniques more adapted to the era.
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My course is based first on you.
I like developing with you a program adapted to your facilities, your difficulties as well as your goal.
It is aimed at everyone, children and adults, complete beginners and more experienced musicians looking for advice, a method or outside advice.

Autonomy, creativity, curiosity and listening are the main 4 words for me!

I can teach you drums in many styles (rock, funk, jazz, shuffle, pop, linear, world music, songs on demand) and in its many forms AND of course music theory, which can be integrated into the course if necessary, but also be the subject of a private lesson for students who wish support for their courses in an academy or at the Conservatory. This will help you for sure to reading scores, as well as sight reading.
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I take care of my students. I like to think of teachers as, in some way, caregivers. My experience giving flute lessons has taught me that often, problems are created by our own minds, and that it is easy to trick our brains into rebooting us, following the right advice from the right person.

So if you want:

* more self-control;
* know you better;
* understand and quickly resolve your problems in order to progress;

We are the right person for each other.

See you soon,
Simona
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What do I offer?
- Lessons for all levels and ages, tailored to your musical goals (one lesson lasts 1 hour)
- If desired: feedback & support during the week via WhatsApp (for free)

Method:
I don't use a specific method, but I like to work very specifically on all aspects of piano playing. We'll alternate between skills training and purely musical lessons, where you can apply the acquired skills or techniques to your pieces. This frees up more focus for the most important thing: making beautiful music.
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I am a professional drummer, composer, and performer based in Brussels, with an active career in jazz, improvised, and creative music across Europe.

Whether your background is rock, pop, world, indie, or anything else, we focus on what serves your music, and on what learning this instrument can become. My goal is not to tell you strictly how things should be done, but to help you find your own way of doing them. To strengthen the musician that already exists inside you, and give you the tools to grow with confidence and independence.

I offer private drum lessons focused on long term development rather than isolated sessions. My work with students is based on regular weekly lessons, helping each drummer build solid technique, musical awareness, sound, and a personal voice in the instrument.

These lessons are for:
- Beginners who want a strong and musical foundation
- Intermediate players who want to improve groove, coordination, and confidence
- Creative musicians interested in improvisation, sound, and advanced rhythmic development.

My approach is practical and human. We work on what you really need, from basic technique and time feel to more advanced topics like independence, phrasing, and creative practice methods.

I mainly work with students who are interested in continuity and real progress through regular lessons.
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