Guitar for beginner or intermediate children or adults

From 54.73 $ /h

An ex-professional musician with 25 years experience teaching hundreds of children guitar, I am also a qualified primary school teacher with a British degree and several years experience. Privately I have taught chldren from the ages of 7 upwards, and several adults. Two of the children I taught some years ago I'm still in touch with and they are now pursuing degrees and careers in music.

I am an expert at engaging children (and adults, when they have the time to practise!) in the guitar and making their learning fun so that they can start playing recognisable tunes quckly, and progress to advanced skill confidently. I encourage good technique fro the start so that the pupil doesn't have to 'unlearn' a skill and learn it properly in the future.

My approach also teaches musical theory (reading music) simultaneously, so that a pupil can change between instruments at a later date. I do NOT use guitar TAB, which is for guitar only, because it limits the child to the one instrument. My approach is also flexible, meaning that the pupil can gravitate towards whatever style they like with me.

Extra information

You will need a guitar and the desire to practise at home because that's the fastest way to progress!

Location

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Around Copenhagen, Denmark

At teacher's location :

Kastelsvej, Copenhagen Municipality, Denmark

About Me

I am a British teacher based now in Østerbro.
I have three children of my own (aged 9, 8 and 5) so evenings are generally out I'm afraid.
I am a fullly-qualified teacher with many years of teaching guitar and bass and several years experience teaching in UK primary schools.
This means I'm also able to teach English, maths, science, geography, history, religious education, PE, sport, as well as classical guitar, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, lead guitar and some guitars they haven't even invented yet.
I am terrible at art so I can't teach that, unless you desire to get much worse than you already are, which I don’t recommend. I'm good at photography though, so that's nice.
I can speak Japanese, Danish and some Spanish and French.
I have been a professional and semi-professional musician for a long time.
I make the best lemon tea in the world, I'm told. Honestly, there is only one way to find out…

Education

BA (Hons) English language and Literature (1993) University of Central England
MA Documentary Research (2003) London Institute
PGCE Teaching Qualification (2015) UK

Experience / Qualifications

Grade 8 Classical Guitar. 25 years of teaching classical, acoustic, electric and bass guitar.
Level 3 Japanese language (lower intermediate level)
PD3 Danish Module 5 (2022)

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Danish

Japanese

Skills

Guitar

Music theory

Children's music

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Marko

5.0

(2)

17 years of experience with guitar. I offer fun and engaging classes in guitar. The class is for beginners, intermediate and advanced - in other words anyone who wishes to improve their guitar playing and understanding of music.

The lessons will be tailored according to your interests in music.
I aim to encourage students to develop their sense of curiosity, creativity, and independence by giving them the tools they need to be able to find their unique expression.

Jan-

5.0

(2)

No matter which style, you want to make progress in, i am here to guide you through the first steps/years! With 20 years of experience in playing both on el-guitars, and spanish guitars.

- all basics
- intuitive learning by blending practice and theory in well balanced portions.

Gintė

5.0

(2)

Always wanted to express yourself through music? Have a passion to learn your favorite tunes or maybe even try to compose yourself? Already have skills to do both, but need more inspiration, theoretical, historical backround, or advice on your current works? I would love to help with all these wishes. I am a student at Rhytmic Music Conservatory Copenhagen, play piano and compose mostly. Also teach how to use Ableton or Sibelius programs. I’m waiting to share my knowledge with you!

Ondrej

5.0

(2)

Happy students = happy me.

'Ondrej is excellent at setting the right goal posts for your level: challenging, but not so challenging as to be discouraging. He has a discerning eye and ear and knows how to direct his advice to see immediate results.' - Lauren (student)

- 10+ years experience – private & school teaching
- Lessons catered to your needs and wants
- Individual attention
- Taught ages 5-60
- Beginner to professional
- Individual & group lessons
- Experience teaching students with dyslexia, helping students with injury
- Student success:
o graded exams
o music scholarships
o admittance to music colleges
o playing their favourite pieces
- Flexible lesson times (including weekends and evenings)
- All are welcome!

One of the parts of teaching I most enjoy is the variety of my students’ backgrounds and finding an individual approach that works best for each student. I always do my best to create a supportive, stress-free environment so that the students can have a really fun time learning, while encouraging them to expand their capabilities at a pace that suits them best.

Ines

5.0

(2)

Hello there! My name is Inês and I am a harpist from Portugal!

With over 8 years of experience teaching music, to both children and adults, I am passionate about inspiring my pupils through art and music! I have experience in teaching both celtic and pedal harp, music theory and piano.
Being passionate about learning new things and expanding my own knowledge, and I strive to instill this same enthusiasm in my students. As a teacher, I have a professional and individual approach to each student, aiming to uncover and explore one’s unique talents and abilities, through tailored methods and approaches.

I strive to create a dynamic and engaging learning environment where students take an active role by asking questions, sharing ideas, and exploring new horizons. With my students, I focus on developing musicality and technique, whilst also helping them getting acquainted with music theory and perfоrmаnce prаctices, to become autonomous musicians, able to use their instrument as a mean of expression.

Jia

5.0

(2)

Hello, I'm Jia. I'm currently in my first year of pursuing a Master's degree in cello at the Royal Academy of Music in Denmark. I completed my undergraduate studies at the Central Conservatory of Music in China and have 5 years of teaching experience. Whether you are a complete beginner with no prior experience, someone who's interested in learning the cello just for the love of it, or if you aspire to use the cello for university admissions or competitions, I can help you.

Aslı

5.0

(2)

Hi Music Lovers!
I teach piano, musical composition writing, ear training, musical improvisation.
I am Asli, a Classical composition student at Royal Danish Academy of Music studying my Bachelors degree at the moment. I have finished my High school in the Purcell School in London, UK with joint first study composition and piano. I had my pieces premiered internationally such as in London, Birmingham, Rotterdam, Istanbul, Manchester and Copenhagen. I also studied piano as my first study from the ages 7 to 18 and participated in international festivals, Masterclasses and concerts in London, Birmingham, Amalfi, Ankara, Istanbul, Manchester and Glasgow. I have also participated in various workshops for music teaching to young kids and those with disabilities. I also have experience teaching for people in all ages and with disabilities.
The lessons would be in either English or in Turkish.

Pawel

5.0

(2)

Whether you are just starting to play the guitar or piano, or you are already an advanced musician interested in exploring complex compositional ideas and developing your own improvisational language, I am glad to help you in your musical journey. With seven years of teaching experience, I offer lessons for students of all ages and levels of advancement.

I focus on helping students develop both their instrumental skills and creative awareness. My teaching combines structure, intuition, and critical listening — whether we work on guitar technique, harmony, and phrasing, or on broader concepts of form, texture, and composition.

A typical session may include practical exercises on the instrument, analysis of selected works, guided improvisation, or composition tasks. Depending on your interests, we can also explore digital tools such as DAWs and live electronics.

My goal is to give students both technical precision and artistic freedom — helping each person build a deeper understanding of sound and their own musical identity.

Yvette

5.0

(2)

Have you been trying to teach yourself the guitar and still find it a pain to play? Or have you been taking lessons and still feel restricted and unhappy? Do not fear, Yvette (she/her) is here to help! With my classes, not only will you learn to play with ease, you will also be able to crack the code of music, so you will understand how notes, chords, rhythm and music theory relate to each other. You will no longer be simply playing through mindless memorization or repetition. You will also learn how to listen to yourself and recognize when you have played well, and when you have made mistakes.
Although I am classically trained, I started guitar playing rhythmic music, such as nirvana and the beatles, and I still have a deep understanding of the style and have taught it for years. I aim to teach guitar the right way, without taking short cuts that limit knowledge and development later on. I have a personalised approach to each student, refusing to force them to play exactly as I do, but helping them to refine their own innate technique. To that end, I create my own exercises for my students, compiling the best from the existing literature, and am working to creating my own guitar method book.

My experiences:
Graduate of Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore
Bachelor Student at The Royal Danish Academy of Music
Teacher, Guitarhympia Music Singapore, where I taught the guitar orchestra of Greendale Primary School
Member of Singapore Tremolo Strings (STS), rondalla group
Teacher, Amadeus Music Academy and Stradivari Strings, Singapore
Performances at Bumzen Collective, Esplanade Recital Studio and Concourse and Lee Foundation Theatre and upcoming performances at Sankt Thomas Kirke and Raadvad Kro
Cafe Activist, Folketshus
Volunteer, LGBT Asylum Denmark
Volunteer, Resilience Collective Singapore
Volunteer, Caregivers Alliance Singapore

Darius

5.0

(2)

Hi there!

My name is Darius , I am from Germany and I am studying my Master's at the Rythmic Music Conservatory in "Music Performance".

I've been playing the piano since the age of 5 years and I started teaching when I was 14 years old. I have experience teaching all levels, including young childres (>6) and adults of all age - teaching privately and in music schools ever since.

I can offer basic to intermediate teaching in classical related and pop related piano / keyboards. Having a jazz background myself I can offer jazz lessons from basic to expert which might include preparing for auditions. I am very open to the interests of my students, but my only requirement is to take some time for people call "practising" - or just making yourself a nice time with music :)

I also offer other music related teaching in music theory, "ear training", production etc. on all levels.

I believe that we should do stuff that you're interested in. Maybe you'd like to learn this beautiful classical piano piece? Or you would like to play jazz piano? Or you'd like to accompany yourself on the piano? Anything is possible :)

I also believe that lessons should not be work that you need to do or be good at... For me it's all about fun, creativity, imagination, and taking a break, relaxing, expressing, listening, experiencing, getting more sensitive.. enjoying music both listening to it and playing it yourself :)

If you're interested, you can listen to my music in my hiphop/jazz band "Bokoya"!

Lessons would take place at Rythmic Music Conservatory in Holmen (Bus 2A from Christianshavn) or (within a reach of 1052) in your home. Timing is pretty flexible. Let's meet each other :) Looking forward to hearing from you!

Talitha

5.0

(2)

🎶 Violin & Guitar Lessons! 🎸🎻

Always wanted to play an instrument? Now’s your chance! I offer beginner-friendly violin and guitar lessons to help you build confidence, develop technique, and enjoy making music. No prior experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm, and let’s start your musical journey!

📍 Copenhagen-based | 🎼 Fun & personalised lessons

Message me to book your first lesson! 🎶✨

Matt

5.0

(2)

Hi! My name Matt. I’m a passionate teacher of music. I teach piano, composition, music theory, ear-training and rhythmic studies. I’ve been teaching for 15-years in various musical styles and I’m offering specifically-tailored lessons to students of all ages, background, experience level. I teach in both english and danish. I'm generous with my knowledge and time :)

Outside of formal education across Europe and Canada (Jazz masters in Performance, Post-Masters in Composition, Royal Conservatory of Music, grade 10) I’ve lived in places like South India (studying Carnatic classical music) and Bali (studying Gamelan music). Therefor my outlook and musical philosophy is very broad, international and holistic.

Look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Matt

Study Background:

Advanced Post Graduate Degree in Composition – Rhythmic Music Conservatory – 2020-2022
Masters in Jazz Piano Performance – Rhythmic Music Conservatory, Conservatoire de Paris, Jazz Institut Berlin – 2020.
Studies in Balinese Gamelan Music - 2023
Canada Council grant funding for individual lessons – Jean-Michel Pilc, Dan
Weiss, Prasanna – 2016-17
Studies in South Indian Carnatic Music – with Karaikudi S. Subramanian, 2015
RCM piano– grade 10 - 2009

Zac

5.0

(2)

Learn to play guitar with focus on R&B, Funk and Jazz – from soulful chords and rhythm grooves to expressive improvisation.
Whether you are a beginner wanting to learn the basics or an advanced player looking to refine your style, I adapt the lessons to your level and musical goals.
We will work with:
Rhythm guitar techniques for Funk & R&B
Jazz harmony and improvisation
Developing your own sound and style
Playing by ear and creating your own arrangements
The lessons are practical, creative and always centered around the music you love.

Chathura

5.0

(2)

Teaching and playing violin for me is not a job it is a passion. My goal is to teach in a fun way and share my passion while adapting to the needs and personality of the student. I have teaching experience for all ages, from beginners to advanced who want to improve. For beginners, I use the Suzuki method.

I also play the guitar, keyboard, & piano, and I can help you for music theory.

For Beginners:
Always wanted to play an instrument, but found challenging? Now, this is your chance! I offer beginner-friendly violin, guitar lessons, and music theory classes to help you build confidence, develop technique, and enjoy making music. No prior experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm, and let’s start your musical journey!

📍 Copenhagen-based | 🎼 Fun & personalised lessons

Message me to book your first lesson! 🎶✨🎻🎸🎶

Lorne

5.0

(2)

I teach music through a practical, student-led approach focused on real-world skills, confidence, and creative independence.

My goal is not just to show what to do, but to explain why it works, so students can apply the knowledge across styles, tools, and situations.

Teaching techniques and methods:

I tailor lessons to each student rather than following a rigid syllabus. Teaching is hands on and example driven, using demonstrations, guided exercises, and problem solving. I focus on breaking complex ideas into simple, usable steps, and I prioritise understanding over memorisation. For production and DJ students, this means working directly in their software or setup; for instrumentalists, it means technique applied immediately to music they care about.

A typical lesson plan:

Each lesson usually begins with a short check-in: what have you been working on? What’s got you stuck? And what do you want to do next? We then focus on one or two clear objectives—such as improving a technique, understanding a concept, or developing a track or performance idea. Lessons end with a practical takeaway: a focused exercise, creative task, or workflow to work on between sessions. Including your own SAMPLY portal to share home work and ideas and track messages.

Special characteristics as a teacher

I bring professional, real-world experience into every lesson. I’m direct, patient, and honest about what works and what doesn’t. I’m especially good at helping students who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or self-critical regain clarity and momentum. I adapt quickly to different learning styles and keep lessons grounded and encouraging.

Who I teach

I teach teenagers and adults at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. This includes hobbyists, aspiring professionals, and working musicians who want to level up specific skills. I regularly work with students who are self-taught, returning to music after a break, neurodivergent, or lacking confidence. Lessons are adapted to individual goals, pace, and circumstances.