Guitar tutoring in Berlin for all ages and abilities.

From 70 C$ /h

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.

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Around Mitte, Germany

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Drontheimer Str., 13359 Berlin, Germany

About Me

I am an experienced and enthusiastic guitar tutor from Leeds, England, living in Berlin. I specialise in playing jazz although I also play and teach rock, pop, funk, folk and indie music. I have a real love for improvisation and enjoy teaching students how to begin to improvise and find their own musical voice.

I have recently moved to Berlin in order to pursue my career playing and teaching music. Whilst living in Leeds I studied jazz guitar and regularly played gigs all over the UK with different acts from diverse musical backgrounds.

I have experience teaching all ages and abilities of students, having taught in primary and secondary schools as well as private tuition. From complete beginners to preparing a student for their college auditions, whether it’s learning your first chords or working on improvisation or music theory, we can work together with the methods that suit you to get you there!

It is important to me to strike a balance of making music and learning how to apply music theory in an interesting way. I have a good understanding of jazz theory so if you are thinking of branching out and expanding your knowledge of music theory I can help out there!

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

Testimonial:

"George is a great guitar teacher. He inspired and motivated students to fulfil their potential at our large 11-18 school planning engaging solo and group lessons and leading Junior and Senior Rock Bands to perform at events such as Bradford School's Prom. He had excellent recruitment and retention rates and his students loved their lessons. I am happy to recommend him as a Guitar teacher."

- Sarah Ross-Shaw, Musical Futures UK Champion Teacher & Olympia Leader at St. Bede's and St. Joseph's College.

Education

I have a Bachelor's degree in Jazz Guitar from Leeds College of Music, including a semester studying Pedagogy - the theory and practice of teaching. During my degree I focused mainly on jazz but also branched out to more experimental projects and briefly studied Indian Classical music.

Having just moved to Germany unfortunately my German is not particularly good so unfortunately I can only offer lessons in English at the moment. It is something I am working on so hopefully soon I can offer lessons also in German.

Experience / Qualifications

Guitar, Bass and Band Tutor for "Learn to Rock" - a music teaching agency in the north of England 2014-16

Guitar, Bass, Ukulele and Band Tutor at St Bede's and St Joseph's College, Bradford. 2015-18

Private tuition around Leeds, England 2014-2018

Over the years alongside teaching I have been an active professional musician playing around 100 concerts or gigs per year around the UK and occasionally in Europe. These gigs range from small jazz shows in bars to large stages at festivals such as Boomtown Fair, London International Ska Festival or Manchester Jazz Festival. I can offer plenty of advice and tips to students wanting to play music live or wondering how to start or how to have fun getting on a stage in front of people for the first time.

I also love to compose music and really love exploring the fascinating world of composition with students. I write for a large range of styles and my compositions have received airplay on UK radio stations such as BBC radio 3, BBC radio 6 Music and BBC radio 1Xtra.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

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Beginner

Intermediate

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Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Guitar

Blues

Acoustic

Country & bluegrass

Ska

Rock

Reggae & dub

Punk

Pop

Jazz manouche

Jazz

Funk

Folk

Electric

Indie & alternative

Music theory lessons

Jazz music

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I'm a finalist in global competitions and a winner in national contests, both as a solo artist and in groups.

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Online lessons via Skype, Zoom, Google Meets

During lessons, we mainly focus on:

Developing proper playing technique,
Playing songs you enjoy,
Improvisation,
Mastering music theory,
Navigating the fretboard smoothly,
Having a great time
After each lesson, I provide educational materials.

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We’ll use your prefered music and instruments (or voice!) to make the learning process relevant and enjoyable. Whether you're a curious beginner, a performer looking to refine your knowledge, or a composer aiming for a deeper dive, this course is for everyone.

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Hi everyone! 🎶

I’m excited to offer bass guitar lessons, sharing my passion and over 20 years of experience playing a wide range of styles—from jazz and rock, blues to funk and more.

Whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate player, I can help you take your skills to the next level!

✔ Lessons available in person or online via video conference
✔ Languages: German, English, Spanish, or Portuguese—depending on your preference and language practice goals.

Let’s groove and make some music together! 🎸

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Saxophone Lessons:

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Composition Lessons:

As a classical composer, my work spans orchestral, chamber, and jazz ensemble writing, with commissions from leading arts organisations and orchestras - recent commissions include the London Symphony Orchestra and BBC Philharmonic. My lessons focus on notation, orchestration, and arranging—whether you’re composing for small ensembles or larger-scale works. I hold a BMus Hons degree in composition from Trinity Laban Conservatoire (London) where I studied with American composer Stephen Montague and British composer Andrew Poppy.

Composition lessons I am able to teach both in-person and online via Zoom.

If you're interested or have any questions, feel free to get in touch!

Looking forward to making music with you! 🎷🎼

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If you love music and commit time to it, you can reach a good level in a short period!

Alejandra

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I greet you, I thank you!
°Spanish:
Are you interested in learning or finally getting back to playing your favorite songs and pieces on the piano?
I will teach you: how to study without repeating, how to understand coordination processes, and how to integrate the rhythmic and melodic aspects of the pieces you are playing and learning!
I also teach music theory, solfeggio, coordinated rhythms and, most importantly: fun learning!
CONTACT ME AND LET'S GO FOR IT!
°German:
Möchtest Du das klavierspielen lernen oder wieder beleben, deine Lieblingsstücke endlich mal spielen?
Ich werde dir deine Stücke ohne Wiederholungsmacken ans Ziel bringen beibringen.
Falls du Interesse oder es notwendig until, bringe ich Dir Grundelemente der Musiklehre, Solfège, Koordinierte Rhythmen und vor allem: lernen kann echt Spaß machen!
SEND IT AND SEE YOU BACK!!

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