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Guitar & Ukulele lessons in Bern- learn music through English

From 150.02 C$ /h

Hi, I'm Ailbhe (Alva) and come originally from Dublin, Ireland.

I've been playing and teaching music for over 15 years, to both children and adults in a variety of genres- classical, pop, rock, folk.

I have extensive performance experience- in orchestras, bands, studio sessions, theatre productions, at festivals, concert halls, music clubs...the list goes on!

I like to tailor my lessons to the individual student and create a relaxed and fun atmosphere- whether it's working towards a graded exam or learning the chords of your favourite song.

Contact me today and let's talk music :)

Extra information

Please bring your own instrument.

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About Me

Hi, I'm Ailbhe (Alva) and come originally from Dublin, Ireland.
I've been playing and teaching music for over 15 years, to both children and adults in a variety of genres- classical, pop, rock, folk.
I have extensive performance experience- in orchestras, bands, studio sessions, theatre productions, at festivals, concert halls, music clubs...the list goes on!
I like to tailor my lessons to the individual student and create a relaxed and fun atmosphere- whether it's working towards a graded exam or learning the chords of your favourite song.
Contact me today and let's talk music :)

Education

BA (Hons) degree in Music & Geography from University College Dublin, 2012.

Grade 8 Classical Guitar, Trinity College London, 2011.

Grade 7 Double Bass, Royal Irish Academy of Music, 2012.

Experience / Qualifications

Guitar & Ukulele Teacher, Mezzo Music Academy Dublin, Jan 2020 - Jun 2023
▪ Instructing students of all ages in a variety of genres (classical, rock, pop, folk) in this busy music school in south Dublin.
▪ Included preparation for graded examinations and live performances throughout the year.

Private Guitar Teacher, Sep 2008 - Jun 2023
▪ Over 15 years of experience providing expert-level private guitar instruction, catering to both children and adults.
▪ Specialized in acoustic guitar with proficiency in delivering engaging lessons through both in-person and online platforms.

Band Member, Mongoose, May 2012 - Dec 2020
▪ A four-piece female alternative folk-pop band, we released two EPs and two studio albums.
▪ Extensive experience performing live in Ireland and abroad (France, England and Tanzania).
▪ Highlights include supporting Glen Hansard, Camille O’Sullivan, and Elenor McEvoy.
▪ In dept knowledge of song-writing, arrangement and recording processes.

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

German

Skills

Acoustic

Blues

Electric

Folk

Classical

Pop

Ska

Indie & alternative

Music teacher training

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

At student's home

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Music is a force. It connects us all with the cosmos and channels through us for life. Music exists all around us, and it needs somebody to convert it from its imaginary origins to its physical pressure-wave form.

Let me show your place in this musical universe.

In this course you will learn to guitar-play and sing the song(s) of your choice, as well as the theory behind it.

"I only think music. I am in love with music - I love music, I think of nothing but it and other things only if music makes me more beautiful. "
Johannes Brahms

As an experienced music teacher, I offer individual violin and
Viola lessons for children, teenagers and adults. It's playing
it doesn't matter if you are a beginner, an advanced or a professional -
The main thing is to enjoy music. In order to achieve this goal, I always teach with a lot of imagination, creativity, fun, associative thinking and of course discipline.
Feel free to register to take a trial lesson!

Lessons information:

● Lessons with me, at your home or with pleasure online
● All styles
● All levels
● Duration of lessons by arrangement
● Flexible lesson times
● Lessons in German, English, Spanish or Italian

In these classes, you will be able to learn and develop musical skills, both in percussion and in musical practice and understanding.

Cristiano is an internationally renowned musician. Winner of prizes at national and international levels. In 2019, Cristiano won the Young Musicians Award in Portugal and first place in the International Contest of BI Percussion.
He is now developing his musical career in Hochschule der Künste Bern in a Masters in Composition and Creative Practice.
If you like Drums or Percussion don't miss this opportunity to develop or start learning a new skill. In these Drums and Percussion classes, you will learn essential methods for the practice and development of this skill with the help of the study of rhythms from all over the world!

I am happy to be able to give joy and confidence in piano playing to each person who is interested, no matter what level, nor age that person has!:)
As a certified teacher ( I fulfilled my BA of piano performance and instrumental teaching in Austria, currently studying a MA), the main points of my teaching focus on the following aspects;
-teaching different stiles (ex pop songs) with the main focus on classical piano
-adapting the methods to each student in an individual way
-focusing on the physical (body contact, relaxation, "healthy playing")
and psychological well-being (reassuring the confidence, building a
foundation for a creative development) of the students
-varying from "notes playing" to improvisation, musical dialogues
and duets
-presenting a clear, yet detailed, colorful way of each piece as an
argument for the student's own understanding/perception regarding it
-approaching and developing technique from musicality
-respecting, supporting and effectively communicating with each
student
I offer Piano lessons, as well as auxiliare music subjects such as music theory, harmony, music history.

Electric guitar is probably one of the most versatile instruments.
There are numerous styles, techniques, so everyone can find something for themselves.
The class will include basics like chords, arpeggios, songs, and advanced studies such as licks, riffs, exercises for better techniques in sweep picking, alternate picking (my favourite), legato, tapping, hybrid picking, fingerstyle.
Pick height, pick angle, pick grip, or the muscles involved in picking, or fretboard hand will be studied in detail.
Also a learning term called "chunking" will be in the lessons in order to keep up with the metronome, not to lose track while playing hundreds of notes.
Life would be much easier if you like listening to Dream theater, Metallica, Steve Vai, Guthrie Govan, Joe Satriani, John Petrucci, Children of Bodom, Slipknot, etc.

This private lessons will be designed specifically for your own needs and requests. You will learn the basics of the instrument, how to study at home and how to develop your own musicality.

Through different activities you will also find plenty of joy in the music, playing solo and with the teacher.

Whether you are just getting started or you have been playing for years and you need fresh input, I am your guy. As a great music enthusiast with extensive experience (over 15 years) in playing guitar, having a handful of bands and musical project, and composing music in different genres and styles, made me the best tutor for you or your kid. My style of teaching is very personalized and I can adapt to every genre or needs the student requires. With just under 10 years of teaching under my belt I managed to make the lessons as interactive as possible to ignite the passion of learning in every person.

We will build the foundations of guitar playing through Guitar Theory, Chord Building, Strumming, Rhythm exercises, Finger Picking Techniques and Picking Techniques.

And after that, we will take it further with Scales and Licks, Improvisation Techniques, and Song Building.
It will be a lot of fun.

In my course I will try to pass on to you with passion all the beauty that an instrument like the guitar is capable of giving.

I use a modern method that will allow you to immediately become familiar with the instrument and get into the swing of things! Increasing your passion from lesson to lesson, without ever getting tired.

In addition to deepening technique on the instrument, I prepare an in-depth study for each lesson that varies from student to student and follows a guideline (to be defined together) based on your artistic needs:
we will compose unreleased pieces with the loop station,
we will discover new music,
we will study how your favorite artist composes and structures their songs.

We will use techniques that will lead us to a concrete result in the shortest possible time!

Teaching materials are included in the course will be given at each lesson.

Guitar and bass lessons I use the Suzuki or Yamaha method but I can adapt to what we have on hand.
I have 25 years learning and teaching. I have the mornings free and some afternoons it is also a matter of agreeing.
Sincerely
Cease

As a trained and experienced teacher and professional opera singer I offer private singing lessons to students and peers of all ages both online and in my studio in Bern Old Town.
Vocal training, breathing exercises, work on classic repertory from baroque until 21th century, pop, rock, and jazz.

Hello!
I am pleased to be able to introduce myself briefly and share my passion with you. I am passionate about honest, inclusive and exciting instrumental lessons, which can also be humorous. As a child, I was able to enjoy such lessons with my first teacher, so that at the age of eight I decided to become an instrumental teacher myself. I would like to ignite this fire in my students too - as long as they want it, of course.

Just being human, enjoying music together and learning an instrument at the same time. Self-discovery learning is very important to me. But you don't just learn the violin/viola, you also learn how to make music.

I am still young and in the middle of my Master's degree here in Bern, where I have been giving private lessons for the last six months and am constantly learning something new - you never stop learning. I was able to gain further experience in Austria during my Bachelor's degree. This included two years of teaching experience at three music schools as part of my degree.

Through my studies, private lessons and substitute teaching, I have also had the opportunity to gain experience with all age groups.

I look forward to your message!
Kind regards
Raphael

Music is one of humanity's most important and influential cultural assets that transcends language. The guitar gives you access to a wide range of genres from classical, pop, rock, reggae, polka and folk (and much more).
It doesn't take much to start playing the guitar and make some progress. With me you will learn how to feel comfortable on the fretboard, how chords are constructed and how to find the notes yourself. How to improvise in different styles and everything you need to learn your favorite songs.

With 10 years of experience in guitar instruction and 17 years of professional performance, I offer a highly personalized system designed to help students quickly master the instrument. My teaching approach focuses on learning how to truly play the guitar, not just memorizing songs. As a master of improvisation, I can guide you through any genre you're passionate about, making your learning experience both dynamic and tailored to your musical interests. Whether you're a beginner or advanced, I'll help you unlock your full potential on the guitar!

With 10 years of guitar teaching experience and 17 years of professional performance experience, I offer a highly personalized system designed to help students quickly master the instrument. My teaching approach focuses on truly playing the guitar, not just memorizing songs. As a master improviser, I can guide you through any genre you're passionate about, providing a dynamic learning experience tailored to your musical interests. Whether you're a beginner or advanced player, I'll help you unlock your full potential on the guitar!

Look what I can do!

Description:

Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to advance your skills, my one-on-one lessons are designed to meet your unique needs and learning pace. I offer personalized support, clear explanations, and a flexible approach to help you build confidence and reach your goals efficiently.

Classes are interactive, practical, and adapted to your preferred learning style. Together, we’ll set achievable objectives and work step by step to ensure real progress, whether you're preparing for an exam, improving your technique, or simply learning for fun.

Lessons can be held online or in person (depending on your location), and all ages and levels are welcome!

What you can expect:

-A friendly, patient, and supportive environment

-Clear and structured lesson plans

-Flexible scheduling

-Progress tracking and regular feedback

-Customized materials and resources

Feel free to reach out with any questions or to book your first lesson. I look forward to helping you succeed!

Music is a force. It connects us all with the cosmos and channels through us for life. Music exists all around us, and it needs somebody to convert it from its imaginary origins to its physical pressure-wave form.

Let me show your place in this musical universe.

In this course you will learn to guitar-play and sing the song(s) of your choice, as well as the theory behind it.

"I only think music. I am in love with music - I love music, I think of nothing but it and other things only if music makes me more beautiful. "
Johannes Brahms

As an experienced music teacher, I offer individual violin and
Viola lessons for children, teenagers and adults. It's playing
it doesn't matter if you are a beginner, an advanced or a professional -
The main thing is to enjoy music. In order to achieve this goal, I always teach with a lot of imagination, creativity, fun, associative thinking and of course discipline.
Feel free to register to take a trial lesson!

Lessons information:

● Lessons with me, at your home or with pleasure online
● All styles
● All levels
● Duration of lessons by arrangement
● Flexible lesson times
● Lessons in German, English, Spanish or Italian

In these classes, you will be able to learn and develop musical skills, both in percussion and in musical practice and understanding.

Cristiano is an internationally renowned musician. Winner of prizes at national and international levels. In 2019, Cristiano won the Young Musicians Award in Portugal and first place in the International Contest of BI Percussion.
He is now developing his musical career in Hochschule der Künste Bern in a Masters in Composition and Creative Practice.
If you like Drums or Percussion don't miss this opportunity to develop or start learning a new skill. In these Drums and Percussion classes, you will learn essential methods for the practice and development of this skill with the help of the study of rhythms from all over the world!

I am happy to be able to give joy and confidence in piano playing to each person who is interested, no matter what level, nor age that person has!:)
As a certified teacher ( I fulfilled my BA of piano performance and instrumental teaching in Austria, currently studying a MA), the main points of my teaching focus on the following aspects;
-teaching different stiles (ex pop songs) with the main focus on classical piano
-adapting the methods to each student in an individual way
-focusing on the physical (body contact, relaxation, "healthy playing")
and psychological well-being (reassuring the confidence, building a
foundation for a creative development) of the students
-varying from "notes playing" to improvisation, musical dialogues
and duets
-presenting a clear, yet detailed, colorful way of each piece as an
argument for the student's own understanding/perception regarding it
-approaching and developing technique from musicality
-respecting, supporting and effectively communicating with each
student
I offer Piano lessons, as well as auxiliare music subjects such as music theory, harmony, music history.

Electric guitar is probably one of the most versatile instruments.
There are numerous styles, techniques, so everyone can find something for themselves.
The class will include basics like chords, arpeggios, songs, and advanced studies such as licks, riffs, exercises for better techniques in sweep picking, alternate picking (my favourite), legato, tapping, hybrid picking, fingerstyle.
Pick height, pick angle, pick grip, or the muscles involved in picking, or fretboard hand will be studied in detail.
Also a learning term called "chunking" will be in the lessons in order to keep up with the metronome, not to lose track while playing hundreds of notes.
Life would be much easier if you like listening to Dream theater, Metallica, Steve Vai, Guthrie Govan, Joe Satriani, John Petrucci, Children of Bodom, Slipknot, etc.

This private lessons will be designed specifically for your own needs and requests. You will learn the basics of the instrument, how to study at home and how to develop your own musicality.

Through different activities you will also find plenty of joy in the music, playing solo and with the teacher.

Whether you are just getting started or you have been playing for years and you need fresh input, I am your guy. As a great music enthusiast with extensive experience (over 15 years) in playing guitar, having a handful of bands and musical project, and composing music in different genres and styles, made me the best tutor for you or your kid. My style of teaching is very personalized and I can adapt to every genre or needs the student requires. With just under 10 years of teaching under my belt I managed to make the lessons as interactive as possible to ignite the passion of learning in every person.

We will build the foundations of guitar playing through Guitar Theory, Chord Building, Strumming, Rhythm exercises, Finger Picking Techniques and Picking Techniques.

And after that, we will take it further with Scales and Licks, Improvisation Techniques, and Song Building.
It will be a lot of fun.

In my course I will try to pass on to you with passion all the beauty that an instrument like the guitar is capable of giving.

I use a modern method that will allow you to immediately become familiar with the instrument and get into the swing of things! Increasing your passion from lesson to lesson, without ever getting tired.

In addition to deepening technique on the instrument, I prepare an in-depth study for each lesson that varies from student to student and follows a guideline (to be defined together) based on your artistic needs:
we will compose unreleased pieces with the loop station,
we will discover new music,
we will study how your favorite artist composes and structures their songs.

We will use techniques that will lead us to a concrete result in the shortest possible time!

Teaching materials are included in the course will be given at each lesson.

Guitar and bass lessons I use the Suzuki or Yamaha method but I can adapt to what we have on hand.
I have 25 years learning and teaching. I have the mornings free and some afternoons it is also a matter of agreeing.
Sincerely
Cease

As a trained and experienced teacher and professional opera singer I offer private singing lessons to students and peers of all ages both online and in my studio in Bern Old Town.
Vocal training, breathing exercises, work on classic repertory from baroque until 21th century, pop, rock, and jazz.

Hello!
I am pleased to be able to introduce myself briefly and share my passion with you. I am passionate about honest, inclusive and exciting instrumental lessons, which can also be humorous. As a child, I was able to enjoy such lessons with my first teacher, so that at the age of eight I decided to become an instrumental teacher myself. I would like to ignite this fire in my students too - as long as they want it, of course.

Just being human, enjoying music together and learning an instrument at the same time. Self-discovery learning is very important to me. But you don't just learn the violin/viola, you also learn how to make music.

I am still young and in the middle of my Master's degree here in Bern, where I have been giving private lessons for the last six months and am constantly learning something new - you never stop learning. I was able to gain further experience in Austria during my Bachelor's degree. This included two years of teaching experience at three music schools as part of my degree.

Through my studies, private lessons and substitute teaching, I have also had the opportunity to gain experience with all age groups.

I look forward to your message!
Kind regards
Raphael

Music is one of humanity's most important and influential cultural assets that transcends language. The guitar gives you access to a wide range of genres from classical, pop, rock, reggae, polka and folk (and much more).
It doesn't take much to start playing the guitar and make some progress. With me you will learn how to feel comfortable on the fretboard, how chords are constructed and how to find the notes yourself. How to improvise in different styles and everything you need to learn your favorite songs.

With 10 years of experience in guitar instruction and 17 years of professional performance, I offer a highly personalized system designed to help students quickly master the instrument. My teaching approach focuses on learning how to truly play the guitar, not just memorizing songs. As a master of improvisation, I can guide you through any genre you're passionate about, making your learning experience both dynamic and tailored to your musical interests. Whether you're a beginner or advanced, I'll help you unlock your full potential on the guitar!

With 10 years of guitar teaching experience and 17 years of professional performance experience, I offer a highly personalized system designed to help students quickly master the instrument. My teaching approach focuses on truly playing the guitar, not just memorizing songs. As a master improviser, I can guide you through any genre you're passionate about, providing a dynamic learning experience tailored to your musical interests. Whether you're a beginner or advanced player, I'll help you unlock your full potential on the guitar!

Look what I can do!

Description:

Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to advance your skills, my one-on-one lessons are designed to meet your unique needs and learning pace. I offer personalized support, clear explanations, and a flexible approach to help you build confidence and reach your goals efficiently.

Classes are interactive, practical, and adapted to your preferred learning style. Together, we’ll set achievable objectives and work step by step to ensure real progress, whether you're preparing for an exam, improving your technique, or simply learning for fun.

Lessons can be held online or in person (depending on your location), and all ages and levels are welcome!

What you can expect:

-A friendly, patient, and supportive environment

-Clear and structured lesson plans

-Flexible scheduling

-Progress tracking and regular feedback

-Customized materials and resources

Feel free to reach out with any questions or to book your first lesson. I look forward to helping you succeed!

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