Piano lessons: What about learning how to play the piano?

From 59.82 $ /h

Piano is the instrument used by the romantics to make their most beautiful music, but also by the most experimental and modern composers to create their craziest music wonders. Isn't it a great instrument to play?

With more than 5 years of experience teaching in music schools and 15 years as a private piano teacher, I developed an efficient and "fun-but-efficient" way to teach how to play the instrument. Every student is different, which means the way to play and learn shall be different, making every single lesson special and rewarding.

I also offer the possibility of teaching in groups: if you want to know more about this option.

Hope to see you soon in our class!

Extra information

No need to buy any materials (like books) for the lessons. All of them will be provided by me.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Amsterdam, Netherlands

At teacher's location :

Hofgeest, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Online from Netherlands

About Me

My name is Iago, I’m a professional pianist, composer and conductor. Also a teacher with 15+ years of experience. Once I finished my piano performing bachelor, I moved to the Netherlands to study a master in music composition and some further training in conducting. I just can’t stop my curiosity for learning more and more about music!

For the last few years, I’ve been teaching mainly in Amsterdam and online. Until last summer 2022, I was also the Piano Teacher and Head of Education in the Historic Conservatory of Santiago de Compostela.

My way of teaching changes a lot depending on the student’s interests and skills. That’s important to keep in mind! I’ve taught students with a “professional-goal” mind who got accepted in the universities they wanted, but also spent countless times making music games, so my students could learn and improve their skills by having plenty of fun.

I give my lessons a humanist approach: we’ll learn about piano, about composition… But also about all other topics that might have an impact in our learning process (from music theory to taking care of our health).

Education

Master on Musical Research - UNIR
Master on Music Composition - Conservatorium Maastricht
Certificate on Contemporary Music Conducting - Conservatorium Maastricht
Master on Cultural Services: Management of the Cultural Property - University of Santiago de Compostela
Bachelor on Piano Performance - Conservatorio Superior de Música de A Coruña

Experience / Qualifications

15 years as private teacher
5 years teaching at the Escola de Música de Rianxo
2 years teaching at Asociación Músico Cultural "Solfa (Santiago de Compostela)
1.5 years teaching at Conservatorio Histórico de Santiago
3 years teaching at Muziekcentrum Zuidoost

Granted by the SGAE Foundation (Spanish "General Society of Authors and Publishers")

Courses and masterclasses:
Several courses and masterclasses with prestigious musicians.
-Piano: Katia Veekman, Andrej Pikul, Ivan Klansky, Iván Citera, Haruna Takebe...
-Composition: Toshio Hosokawa, Ramón Lazkano, Vykintas Baltakas, Andrés Valero-Castells...
-Conducting: Vykintas Baltakas, David Fiúza, Jan Cober...

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

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Spanish

Galician

Portuguese

Skills

Piano

Music composition

Keyboard (music)

Reviews

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MUSIC COMPOSITION - Learn how to write music (professional composer teacher)

59.82 $ /h

It’s time to write those musical ideas you have in mind!

I’m Iago: pianist, composer, and conductor. With more than 9 years of teaching experience, I can help you, your children, family or friends to learn how to write all the musical ideas you have and want to share.

About me? I’m a professional composer (experimental music and opera) with a master's degree from the Conservatorium Maastricht under the guidance of Vykintas Baltakas. I’m also a piano performer specialized in contemporary music (piano and electronic music, why not?), and I’m also running my own multimedia ópera company in the Netherlands. I’ve been teaching for 9 years, which allowed me to notice how important it is to adapt all the lessons to the students. Teaching music is my passion, so my teaching way is not just superficial.

About the lessons? The lessons are planned to be as practical as possible and always adapted to the music taste of every student. The development of the lessons goes through different musical elements: harmony, structure, rhythm, new technologies, etc. The main core of this course is being able to write several pieces with different instruments and tools.

MUSIC CONDUCTING CLASS: Learn how to conduct an orchestra, band, choir or ensemble

59.82 $ /h

Leading a group of musicians. Conducting is a necessary part of every performance with an orchestra, a wind band, opera performances, a choir and even smaller groups. Would you like to grab the baton?

I'm a specialist in the conducting of Contemporary Music, which requires a deep knowledge of the music and how it works. I can teach any interested student how to conduct any kind of group: do you want to become the conductor of your local wind band? Are you planning to start your own small orchestra and you want to know how to conduct it? We can work together on that, so you will learn, gradually, how to deal with all the required things to lead any group: the musical part itself, but also the group psychology, management, etc.

Join this class and enjoy of making music!

Nadav

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(4)

Hi!

My name is Nadav and I am an Israeli pianist and enthusiastic piano teacher.
I give piano lessons with great pleasure and patience. The lessons are suitable for all ages and levels.
For each student I create a lesson plan that is adapted to their needs, level and (most importantly) musical desire.
You can learn both classical and pop music with me.

Lessons can be given in Dutch, English or Hebrew.

Patrícia

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(4)

My teaching method meets the student's needs. Above all, I try to make people keep their passion and taste for music and my main goal is to make music or art a pleasure and not a sacrifice.

I motivate students, showing them the benefits of exploring their unique talents, but also not hiding the need for continuous work and with some obstacles, sometimes difficult, to overcome.

I let the students bring their own musical choices and, over time, I also recommend material that I think may be useful for a faster, simpler, and more efficient evolution.
As I said, I focus on the pleasure of singing but also on the technique that allows us to achieve the best results with less effort.
I hope that my way of teaching will work with you, but we always have to adapt to the needs and personalities of each one.
Come and try it!

Lorcan

5.0

(4)

I am a fully qualified and experienced teacher and I'm excited to offer private piano lessons at my home on Bonairestraat or your place. Lessons may be optionally facilitated online from my Dublin studio at the student's request.

Lessons are offered in English.

Over 7 years of teaching experience.

Centrally located close to Vondelpark with great transport links.

Hygienic sanitization between classes.

Excellent communication between teacher and student/parent.

Average 5-star Google reviews.

Access to sheet music printing and a high-quality piano.

Daniel

5.0

(4)

Hi I'm Daniel, an enthusiastic and dedicated guitar teacher who loves meeting his students' own goals. By combining my 6 years of experience in teaching guitar with my students' own interests, I help my students make progress in the most engaging way possible.

I provide my students with a grounding in the basics of technique and theory to make sure they develop good habits, enabling them to make use of the near-infinite resources online when they want to play and learn more in their free time and later in life. I believe a good teacher is one who makes their students able to go on independently and with joy and passion for their instrument.

Learn your favourite songs, demystify music theory, learn how songs are written (and get help writing your own), learn to play songs by ear, explore a range of genres... I look forward to helping you with your own musical journey!

Rufus

5.0

(4)

I've been playing the piano with great passion for 18 years, and over the past 5 years, alongside my studies and music-making endeavors, I've been teaching multiple students ranging from 7 to 50 years old. My expertise lies in truly understanding music theory and composing and improvising music. Having played in many pop and jazz (big) bands and creating daily compositions for solo piano and bands, I've developed an enthusiasm for these genres that I love to impart to my students. In recent years, I've also been heavily involved in music production, and lessons in this direction are also possible!

I often use theory as a background to contextualize the songs we practice (which are often chosen by the student themselves). I use these songs to convey improvisation and composition skills. Additionally, I believe it's important for the student to develop their own way of learning. I strive to create a free yet disciplined learning environment.

Hamish

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(4)

Enthusiastic guitarist with more than 15 years of experience, teaching guitar at all levels, in many genres; rock, blues, jazz, standards, etc... I can teach you everything up to conservatory level. Over the years I have performed in big bands, combos and my own bands throughout the country and in Europe. I would be happy to teach you this beautiful instrument!

I have played and performed in multiple bands, combos and big bands; this is what makes music so much fun! I have been playing guitar with great passion for 21 years! I was trained by Patrick Sedoc. In addition, I have had guitar lessons since I was 7; first 5 years acoustic and then electric. I am skilled in many styles, think rock, jazz, fusion, blues, big band jazz, metal, classical... I have played in the Vossius Bigband, Eldert van Oosten band, Amterdamse Muziekschool Fusion band, in addition to my own bands!
hamishgitaar.nl

Sara

5.0

(4)

I have been playing piano since I was nine years old. But from highschool I studied bassoon along with piano as a secondary instrument. Since highschool and university I have been giving piano lessons for children and adults along with my studies.

I have also taken basic classical guitar lessons and learned how to play soprano and alto recorder

When you are booking the a lesson/lessons please do check the schedule and book according to the availability that shows on the schedule.
And please do check other details before booking.

Dywel

5.0

(4)

Are you looking for inspiring piano lessons? Then you have come to the right place.

My name is Dywel, Classically trained concert pianist. Taking classical piano lessons with me means getting inspired. My passion is to make fusion music; a mix of styles: Classical, Hiphop, Jazz, R&B and Pop. This way I inspire students to think and make music outside their own frameworks. I can also give you a good foundation in Jazz and Pop. In short, the possibilities are endless and I can't wait to teach you.

Further plus points:
- Extensive teaching experience with children, teenagers and adults;
- Teaching style: passionate, practical and playful.

So whether you are just starting out or are already at an advanced stage, I can help you!

ENGLISH

Are you looking for inspiring piano lessons? Then you have come to the right place. My name is Dywel, classically schooled concert pianist. Taking my classical piano lessons means gaining inspiration. My passion is to make fusion music; a mix of styles: Classical, Hiphop, Jazz, R&B and Pop. In this way I inspire students to think and make music outside their own frameworks. I can also give you a good foundation in Jazz and Pop. In short, the possibilities are endless and I can't wait to teach you.

Further advantages:
- Extensive teaching experience with children, teenagers and adults;
- Teaching style: passionate, practical and playful.

So whether you are just starting out or are already at an advanced stage, I can help you!

Mike

5.0

(4)

I’m a professional guitarist, composer, and producer with over 30 years of experience in recording, performing, and restoring vintage instruments. My lessons are built around real-world playing — not endless scales, but practical music that builds confidence, creativity, and great tone.

Whether you’re a beginner just picking up the guitar or an experienced player looking to refine your sound, I’ll help you understand not only what to play but why it sounds good.

We’ll cover:

Building solid rhythm and expressive phrasing

Understanding tone, pedals, and gear setup

Classic rock, blues, and modern techniques

Playing with feel and intention

Optional lessons on recording and home setup

Lessons are relaxed, friendly, and tailored to your pace. I teach both in person (Amsterdam) and online, and every student gets a personalized plan that fits their goals — whether that’s playing your favorite songs, improving tone, or developing your own sound.

If you’ve ever wanted lessons from someone who’s been there, both on stage and in the studio, this is for you.

Dafne

5.0

(4)

Hi! I am Dafne, a Dutch-Italian harpist and educator with ten years of teaching experience across institutions, primary schools, and community projects throughout the Netherlands. I hold both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from the Conservatory of Amsterdam.

My lessons are personalized for each student, and I have experience teaching all ages and levels. I focus on building a solid technical and musical foundation, helping students with exam preparation, music theory, and posture, while also supporting those who want to explore creativity, self-expression, and enjoy a fun, relaxing experience with the harp.

Lesson Activities

Lessons can include a variety of activities:

Learning and exploring different repertoires

Improvisation and creating your own compositions

Developing rhythm, technique, and music theory

Discovering the harp through fun, child-friendly learning methods

Each lesson is tailored to the student’s age, level, and interests, making learning engaging and enjoyable for both children and adults.

Feel free to book a trial lesson, and don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions!