Music Theory Tutoring: Learn to Read Sheet Music from Scratch

From 68 C$ /h

Do you struggle with reading sheet music, understanding music theory, or keeping up with rhythm? Perhaps you are just starting your musical journey, need help with certain concepts from your music academy, or simply want someone to explain things in a clearer, more approachable way.

I'm Maria, a pianist with nearly seven years of experience and almost five years of formal piano studies at Kunsthumaniora Brussel. Having taught piano for the past two years, I understand that everyone learns differently, and sometimes all it takes is a little extra time, patience, and a different explanation to make something finally click.

My lessons are tailored entirely to your individual needs. We can start from scratch or focus on whichever areas you find challenging, including:

- Reading sheet music: understanding notes, note values, rests, and reading music fluently.
- Music theory: learning the fundamentals and making sense of concepts that seem confusing.
- Rhythm: understanding rhythmic patterns, counting beats, and developing a stronger sense of timing.
- Treble and bass clef: learning to recognise notes and read confidently in both clefs.
- Sight-reading: gradually developing the ability to read and play unfamiliar music.
- Extra support with music academy material:** revisiting lessons, clarifying difficult concepts, and preparing for tests or assessments.

I especially welcome students who need a little more time, repetition, encouragement, or an alternative way of explaining things. My goal is to create a relaxed, supportive learning environment where you can ask questions freely, make mistakes without feeling embarrassed, and progress at a pace that works for you.

Whether you are a child, a teenager, an adult beginner, or a student who simply needs some extra support, you are welcome. You don't need to know anything beforehand, and you don't need to feel embarrassed about what you find difficult.

There is no such thing as a silly question. We will work together to make music theory understandable, build your confidence, and help you feel more comfortable with music, one step at a time.

Extra information

Additional Information for Students

- Online and in-person lessons:You can choose between online tutoring and in-person lessons at my home. Please note that I do not offer lessons at students’ homes.
- All materials provided:I provide the necessary learning materials and exercises, so you don't need to purchase anything beforehand.
- Personalised support: Lessons are adapted to your level, learning pace, and specific needs. Whether you need help with one particular topic or want to build your knowledge from scratch, we can work together to find the best approach.
- Interested in learning piano, too? If you would also like to learn to play the piano, feel free to ask! We can discuss your goals and combine music theory with practical piano lessons.
- No previous experience required: Beginners are very welcome, and there is no need to feel embarrassed about asking questions or revisiting the basics.

My goal is to make learning music theory accessible, enjoyable, and stress-free, helping you build confidence at your own pace.

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Affligem, Belgium

About Me

I am a 16-year-old student currently studying piano professionally at Kunsthumaniora Brussels, where I've been honing my skills for the past five years. My passion for piano extends beyond just playing—I genuinely love teaching others. I take great pride in helping absolute beginners, especially those who may struggle or need extra patience, to develop their own love for the instrument. My goal is to guide others on their musical journey, ensuring they feel supported every step of the way.

Education

Studying piano at Kunsthumaniora Brussels for five years, focusing on professional techniques and performance. Dedicated to mastering the art of piano and sharing my knowledge.

Experience / Qualifications

Experienced in teaching piano to beginners, including family members. Passionate about guiding students with patience and personalised instruction.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

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Adults (18-64 years old)

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Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Dutch

Romanian

Skills

Music theory lessons

Music theory

Children's music

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Patient Piano Lessons for Absolute Beginners and Slow Learners

68 C$ /h

My piano lessons offer a personalised and welcoming learning experience for students of all ages and abilities. Whether you are a complete beginner, an adult returning to the piano, or someone looking to develop their musical skills, I adapt each lesson to your individual needs, interests, learning pace, and goals.

We focus on developing a strong musical foundation through piano technique, reading sheet music, music theory, rhythm, coordination, and musical expression. I believe that learning an instrument should be both educational and enjoyable, which is why I combine structured guidance with the pleasure of discovering and creating music.

I particularly welcome students who benefit from extra time, patience, encouragement, or a more individualised approach. I have experience working with autistic students, people with disabilities, and learners with different needs and abilities. My aim is to create a calm, supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable, can progress at their own pace, and develops confidence in their abilities.

Above all, my goal is not simply to teach you how to play the piano, but to help you discover your own connection with music, build confidence, and enjoy every step of your musical journey.

Lou-Indigo

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The course that I propose is BILINGUAL FRENCH / ENGLISH, as well as 2 BOOKS.

Age and musical taste are not restrictive when in the program, you can with qualitative daily work (not quantitative) quickly observe your progress.

Here the pleasure of playing music is put forward.

The kind of music you love most will be the focus of the course, their codes and secrets will be the focus of our study, that's what I want to share with you.

We can do technical lessons and simply learn together how to play one or more songs of your choice or mine, enrich your game with this approach and your repertoire!

(For example, We can re-arrange the pieces and make them more original by approaching the system (CAGED), and enriching their chords, resulting in new positions, new techniques and new sounds, using arpeggio techniques rather than strumming for 4-chord pieces, voicing and fingerstyle techniques, in short, expanding the instrument's playing fields and playing skills to keep progressing in your game and improve your rehearsals ...)

If you make a request, this program is obviously accompanied by the pleasure of learning more in theory and being able to directly apply new knowledge on its instrument and identify its common or rare use in the pieces discussed in class.

In this case, the theory is translated to be accessible to anyone, both for those who are connoisseurs and for those who discover everything from absolute zero.
The exercises, songs, and theoretical explanations offered throughout the program are organized in an order of progressive difficulty.

I wrote and produced 2 books of my method to learn the guitar and the music, that I sell to accompany my course and your apprenticeship in the best conditions and so that you can continue the course even at home and to review etc ... .
There is ONE BOOK OF COURSES containing all the theoretical and practical program of the year, as well as a BOOK OF EXERCISE on the ranges and the modes that you can obtain directly.

You can find here an indicative list of objectives that I propose in my theoretical program, which can of course adapt to your request.

The general theoretical objectives of the course:

--- Tuning / tuning and knowing his guitar:
* Standard Tuning
* Drop Tuning
* Open Tuning
* Adjust the optimal tension of the strings
* Adjust the shaft axis
* Adjust the action of the strings
* Choose the strings adapted to the style of play / tuning
* Change his strings

-Know his chords:
* Triads: Fundamental State & Inversions
* Tetrads: Fundamental State & Inversions
* The chord progressions of the Range
* Arpeggio techniques (tapping, sweep, 1/2/4 fing.shape, etc ...)

--- Know his scales and his modes

* The Mode of the Major scale
* 3 Modes of the Minor scale: Natural / Melodic / Harmonic
* Modes of the Pentatonic range: 5 positions
* Modes of the Blues range: 5 positions
Etc ...

--- Technique to the Pick / Plectrum / Tab / Pick (Electric Guitar):
* Alternate Picking
* Fast Picking / Tremolo Picking
* Hybrid Picking
* Palm Mute
* Natural Harmonics
* Pinch Harmonics
* Artificial Harmonics
* Shredding
* Tapping
* Sweep Picking
* Legato Picking

--- Strumming / Hand Picking (Acoustic Guitar)
* "SnareDrum" percussion on the guitar
* Arpeggios pinched with 4 fingers + thumb
* Rasgueado (Flamenco Technique)
* Generic Strumming
* Fingerstyle Picking
* Two-finger picking + Legato for fast melodies (eg a solo)

-Play the metronome
* exercises on click
* practice on song riffs

-Learn his favorite songs
* without thinking about the difficulty, nothing is impossible with the right methodology

-Improvise
* choose ranges and positions
* to place oneself rhythmically, to finish on the judicious notes

-Theory of Harmony
* Understand harmonization and its practice

-Theory on the Melody

-Theory of Rhythm

Nate

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" UNIQUE "
What if telling your story with music could be fun and playful?

Don't waste hours going around in circles, constantly searching for videos on YouTube to learn in a simple and structured way.

To finally be able to express your feelings, your emotions, all through the guitar?

It's possible! And what we'll see through my lessons: you'll learn how to tune the instrument, practice its first chords, and quickly play your first songs.

Develop your ear and musical identity by exploring styles such as pop, rock, country, blues, jazz, bossa nova, funk just to name a few.

Discover and explore the richness of scales and modes to combine them with playing expressions like hammer-ons, pull-offs, legato, bends... Does that sound like Chinese to you? I understand. Through my lessons, all of this will no longer hold any secrets for you!

Whether you have no experience or a few weeks of practice under your belt, we will go step by step, taking into account your level, so that you progress at your own pace.

Without forgetting the most important thing: have fun!

Alex

4.88

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- Passionate teacher, personalized approach
- Lessons tailored to the student's needs
- Passionate support throughout their learning process and instrument mastery
- Personalized method based on essential tools for learning guitar effectively
- Focus and motivation on clear objectives
- Work on various aspects of guitar playing (technique, sound, harmony, rhythm, improvisation, interpretation, musical styles, repertoire, etc.)
- Option to include favorite songs (personal and unique repertoire)
- Methodology based on 3 dimensions: feedback/coaching - customized sheet music - video tutorials
- Efficiency / Saving time and energy
- I give my best to ensure significant progress and development for the student while keeping them motivated
- First lesson: introduction, getting acquainted, and assessment

Camille

4.88

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Our teacher using, if necessary, an electro-acoustic guitar to better accompany your voice and guide some of its subtleties, the teaching philosophy is adapted to each level, according to the pace of work and motivation.

Program :
- musical techniques: theory (examples: support, modes, colors, effects such as vibrato, etc.) automatically followed, for each of the exercises, by practice (examples: exercises focusing on accuracy, sound production, "mountains Russian ", time, note hold, diction, vowels etc.)
- work on breathing and breathing management
- body awareness
- stability
- resonance
- improvisation / free expression
- improved vocal comfort
- varied repertoire (adapting to your preference)
- well-being by the vibration of the voice
- personal or artistic development - accuracy, note keeping and precision - vocal modes including timbre
- volumes: softness and power - sound colors: from dark to light - vocal effects, range requirements - nuances: volumes, mimics, attitudes, sound quality - exploration of musical styles (folk, pop, classical, blues, rock, song, World music ...)
- improvisation, effects and vocal games, harmonies
-interpretation: work on emotions, body language, stage presence.

Objective: acquire a solid vocal technique allowing you to sing with accuracy, ease and expressiveness.

Musical learning meanwhile, will develop your ability to listen and reproduce music, your sense of rhythm, your expressiveness, your creativity and musicality as well as reading sheet music.

The work is focused on multidisciplinarity: voice, vocal health, music and bodily expressiveness, with an emphasis on the acquisition of an optimal vocal placement, on stress management in public and on interpretation.

This progressive and tailor-made method aims to develop your voice:
-Breathing techniques
-Vocalises and technical exercises adapted to needs;
- Repertoire work
- Accompaniment for studio recording and scenic performance
-dynamic exploration, diversification and release of one's voice while having fun and going beyond one's limits.

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TEACHER / TRAINER

Trained in Grandes Ecoles in France and the United States (Ivy League University), our teacher has specialized and has been working for more than 15 years, in North America and Europe, in the field, in international establishments renowned, and oriented on one axis: effective training with pedagogy and meticulous methodology as the watchwords.

PLACES, FEES
- Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Friborg-Neuchâtel-Montreux-Bâle-Sion-Sierre-Morges-Bienne. But currently, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid. These sessions also seem to be perfectly unanimous since they have the advantages of direct (example: quality of the interaction), without its disadvantages (ex: loss of travel time), with additional advantages (ex: of notes on the chat, which can be reread afterwards). In this context, these videoconference sessions for which you have requested me, seem to arouse a certain enthusiasm (and a certain enthusiasm). At your request, I therefore continue to offer them.

Ngoc

4.88

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I am a Vietnamese pianist and I would love to share nice music with you in a friendly environment. I have finished my Master's in piano specialization at the Royal Conservatory of Liège and piano accompaniment at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. Giving concerts, making some recordings, working in both classical and contemporary music, and with more than 10 years of experience in teaching, I would be happy to share all my knowledge and enjoy the music together!

Jeremy

4.88

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Hi, my name is Jeremy and I've played music for 19 years, having performed over 200 concerts and composed with a wide variety of groups and ensembles across England and Belgium in many genres (Funk, R&B, Soul, Jazz, Rock, Alternative, Punk and more). I have completed 3 years of intensive bass study at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels and am currently playing bass plus backing-vocals and song arrangement for Kids of the Elephant and Arrubio.

In these lessons, I will help you reach your goals while having fun in the process, keeping the lessons structured and tailored to your personal needs. I have 5 years of experience helping students improve as well as specialist knowledge in a multitude of styles. Some examples of what you might learn include:

- Correct hand positioning & posture for best performance and faster learning.
- Learning your favorite songs quickly and easily.
- Breaking down rhythms & dynamics
- Understanding the role of bass playing in a band.
- Understanding what makes a good bassline and composing your own.
- Essential music theory for bass & more advanced techniques (eg: melodic techniques, rhythmic, slap bass, etc)
- How to improvise, jam and play with other musicians.

Appropriate homework/exercises and recordings are provided during lessons. I also like to give advice and direction for people with musical aspirations. I'm also an empathetic person that loves teaching, so don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.

Ana

4.88

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Je suis professor du violoncelle, eveil musical et solfeggio. Months are destined for people of all ages. De tout-petites aux adults.

I have two bachelor's degrees at the Royal Conservatory of Music of Madrid and the Koninklijke Conservatorium of Brussels.

I have a Master's degree at Koninklijke Comservatorium Brussels with Olsi Leka, first cellist of the Belgian National Orchestra.

Ici, you have the possibility of offering to your children the best world class... Learn the longue de la musique: le solfège ou eveil musical.

Si le cours est poue toi t'inquiete pas! Peu import si l'élève a 3,6,7 10 ou 70 ans!

Mes cours sont in Spanish, English and French.
Je serais vraiment enchantée de vous aider!

Jan

4.88

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Hello! I am Jan, and I thoroughly enjoy teaching trumpet and bugle to both children and adults.

The lessons each last one hour and take place at my home in the Humbeek region.

I studied at the Brussels Conservatory and now have over 15 years of experience as a teacher at music academies in and around Brussels.

Whether you are completely new to the instrument, already have some experience, or want to further develop your playing technique: everyone is welcome!

Gustavo

4.88

(88)

Music is a powerful way to express yourself. Playing an instrument can be a very intimate experience — a moment to give yourself some time, put your frustrations aside, and simply enjoy making music. But it can also be a fun hobby to share with the people you love: playing for them, singing and dancing together, or simply listening and enjoying the music.

I want to share this gift with my students.

In my lessons, I believe it is important to have goals and, at the same time, to enjoy the journey. I want my students to play music that inspires them and pieces that they genuinely enjoy. Whether you are starting from the beginning, returning to the piano, or looking to develop your playing further, we will work together to find the right balance between learning, improving, and having fun.

For me, playing the piano is not only about learning the right notes. It is about discovering your own voice through music.

Pierre-Jean

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I offer saxophone and music theory lessons. All ages and levels are welcome. Having gained experience both in my personal practice and in teaching at the conservatory or in my private lessons, I believe I can confidently say that I have learned to conduct my lessons with high standards, while also paying particular attention to the psychological, human, and caring relationship I maintain with my students.
(English friendly!)

Degree and Course of Study:
Having won first prize in international competitions, I hold Diplomas of Musical Studies in saxophone (2022) and orchestral conducting (2023) from the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Paris.
I am now pursuing a master's degree in orchestral conducting at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels.

My teaching experiences:
- Saxophone teacher at the Bondy Conservatory (2024)
- Saxophone teacher at the Beauvais conservatory (2023-2024)
- Saxophone teacher at the conservatory of the 14th arrondissement. ("Musical Awareness Program" designed to introduce music to primary school students in the neighborhood). (2022-2024)
- Private saxophone tutor (2022-2024)
- Professor of music theory and conductor of the symphony orchestra at the Conflans-Sainte-Honorine conservatory (2021-2022)

Other experiences:
- Foundation of the New Parisian Orchestra (a symphony orchestra that I have been conducting since November 2021)
- First prize in the Flaine International Academy competition

Giana

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I am a passionate piano teacher, with over 10 years of experience in music education.
I offer tailor-made private lessons, fully adapted to each student's needs, pace, and tastes. Thanks to my experience, I have developed a caring and dynamic teaching method suitable for students of all ages: from young children discovering the instrument to adults wishing to resume playing the piano or perfect their technique.
Whether you want to learn for pleasure, tackle your favorite pieces, or acquire a solid foundation in music theory, I will guide you step by step in your progress. Looking forward to making music together!

Cristina

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My guitar lessons are for children, teenagers and adults of all levels, from beginner to advanced.

My long and in-depth musical and pedagogical training allows me to adapt my method to each student and each situation, while respecting their individuality and supporting them in achieving their goals.

I can also support students who wish to prepare for exams or entrance and evaluation competitions within music academies or conservatories, by offering work adapted to the requirements of the program and the objectives of each individual.

I also offer early music lessons on historical plucked string instruments: lute, theorbo, baroque guitar and romantic guitar.

Courses in music theory and solfège, as well as courses in music history, are also available.

Hervé

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FRENCH

I'm ENERVIU, a DJ and music curator based in Brussels. My sound ranges from UK club music like garage, bass, dub, and breaks to house, jazz, and funk selections. I play in various settings, from clubs to private events, and I also share my passion through videos about the history of musical genres.

I offer a four-session introductory course to DJing, tailored to your level and tastes.
My goal: to give you the basics to become independent behind the decks, develop your selection, and build a world that reflects your personality. Each session combines explanations, listening, and practical application.

**Session 1 — Discover DJing and develop your listening skills**

We will explore the role of the DJ and the different facets of their practice: club, radio, bar, or private event. We will discuss musical research, selection, and what gives a set its identity.

Through listening, you will learn to recognize tempo, beats, measures, and musical phrases, as well as identify introductions, breaks, and repeats. These fundamentals will allow you to better understand the energy of a piece and the appropriate moments for a transition.

*Objective: to acquire basic listening skills and begin making a personal selection.*

**Session 2 — Understanding Turntables and the Mixing Console**

We will discover the equipment and its essential controls: playback, cue, jog, tempo adjustment, faders, gain and equalization.

You will learn how to use headphone pre-listening, adjust levels, and synchronize two tracks. We will cover beatmatching, both by ear and with available tools, to help you understand what you are doing and gain confidence.

Objective: to get to grips with the equipment and perform your first sequences.

**Session 3 — Preparing your music with Rekordbox**

We will use Rekordbox to import your tracks, organize your library and create playlists tailored to your mixing preferences.

You will learn to read waveforms, check the tempo and rhythmic grid, and then place useful cues using Memory Cues and Hot Cues. We will cover keys as a selection aid and prepare a USB drive compatible with the equipment used.

Objective: to have an organized and ready-to-play selection.

**Session 4 — Practicing and building your first mix**

We will combine the acquired skills to link several pieces together: tempo matching, alignment of musical phrases and transitions using volumes and equalization.

We'll also work on the progression of the set: creating an atmosphere, choosing the next track, gradually building energy, and letting the music breathe. You'll create a short mix that we'll listen to together to identify your strengths and areas for improvement.

We will conclude with useful tips for a first performance: prepare your music, plan a backup and check the technical conditions of the venue.

Objective: to create a first coherent mix and leave with exercises to continue progressing.

Throughout the journey, we will start with the music you love to refine your listening skills, affirm your choices, and develop the pleasure of sharing it.

**Session 5 — Preparing your first gigs and presenting your DJ project**

We will explore the first steps to playing in public: contacting venues and programmers, sharing a relevant mix and clearly communicating your availability, rates and technical requirements.

We'll cover the essential elements of a short biography, a press kit, and a technical rider. Drawing on my experience in clubs and at private events, we'll see how to adapt your offering to different contexts while staying true to your musical identity.

Finally, we will build a personal action plan: skills to develop further, the next mix to record and venues to target for your first gigs.

*Objective: to understand how bookings work and leave with concrete steps to develop your DJ project.*

ENGLISH

I'm ENERVIU, a DJ and music curator based in Brussels. My musical world spans club sounds UK garage, bass, dub and breaks alongside house, jazz and funk selections. I play in settings ranging from clubs to private events, and I also share my passion through videos exploring the history of music genres.

I offer a **four-session introduction to DJing**, tailored to your level and musical tastes. My goal is to help you feel confident behind the decks, develop your selections and build a musical identity of your own. Each session combines explanations, listening and hands-on practice.

**Session 1 — Discover DJing and develop your listening skills**

We'll explore the role of a DJ across different settings, including clubs, radio, bars and private events. We'll discuss how to discover music, select tracks and give a set its own identity.

Through listening exercises, you'll learn to identify tempo, beats, bars and musical phrases, as well as intros, breakdowns and drops. These foundations will help you understand a track's energy and recognize suitable moments for a transition.

*Goal: develop your listening skills and start putting together a personal selection.*

**Session 2 — Get to know the decks and mix**

We'll explore the equipment and its essential controls: play, cue, jog wheels, tempo adjustment, faders, gain and EQ.

You'll learn how to cue tracks in your headphones, manage audio levels and synchronize two tracks. We'll practice beatmatching by ear and explore the tools available to support it, helping you understand your actions and build confidence.

*Goal: become comfortable with the equipment and make your first transitions.*

**Session 3 — Prepare your music with Rekordbox**

We'll use Rekordbox to import your tracks, organize your library and create playlists that support the sets you want to play.

You'll learn to read waveforms, check tempo and beatgrids, and set useful markers with Memory Cues and Hot Cues. We'll introduce musical keys as a selection tool and prepare a USB drive compatible with the equipment you'll be using.

*Goal: build an organized selection that's ready to play.*

**Session 4 — Practice and build your first mix**

We'll bring everything together to mix several tracks, working on beatmatching, phrase alignment and transitions using volume controls and EQ.

We'll also explore how to shape a set: establish a mood, choose the next track, develop the energy and give the music room to breathe. You'll perform a short mix, which we'll listen back to together to identify your strengths and areas to develop.

We'll finish with practical habits for your first performance: preparing your music, keeping a backup and checking the venue's technical setup.

*Goal: create your first coherent mix and leave with exercises to keep improving.*

Throughout the course, we'll build on the music you love to sharpen your listening skills, develop your own taste and enjoy sharing it with others.

**Session 5 — Prepare for your first gig and present yourself as a DJ**

We'll explore how to take your first steps towards playing in public. You'll learn how to approach venues and promoters, share a relevant demo mix and communicate clearly about your availability, fees and technical needs.

We'll cover the essentials of a short artist bio, a press kit and a technical rider. Drawing on my experience across club and private events, we'll discuss how to adapt your proposal to different settings while staying true to your musical identity.

To finish, we'll put together a personal action plan: what to practice next, which mix to record and how to identify suitable opportunities for your first gigs.

*Goal: understand the booking process and leave with clear next steps to develop your DJ project.*

Adèle

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- The Suzuki method is fun and practical for beginners

- We'll work on technique (position, scales, a little music theory) and musicality (I'm open to any musical suggestions): as a composer myself, I don't hesitate to play or improvise accompaniments with my students for a more collaborative experience.

- I can teach violin and viola, having studied both

- My courses are aimed at beginners, false beginners, and intermediate level students (2nd cycle of conservatory)

John

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Have you always wanted to learn guitar, whether classical, electric, or even flamenco, but the esotericism of music theory has always put you off? You've come to the right place!
My name is John, I'm 22 years old, and I'm in my second year of a Bachelor's degree in Animation at Erg. During my nine years of guitar studies at the Uccle Academy, I won the Nicolas Prize and was a finalist in the 2020 Brussels BigFest. I've always loved teaching, and I would be delighted to help you or your child learn guitar. This lesson is suitable for both beginners and intermediate players!