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Since May 2026
Instructor since May 2026
Piano & Guitar Lessons 🎹🎸 Learn your favourite songs 🎼
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From 97.39 C$ /h
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Over 20 years of experience 💡

I offer relaxed, practical and inspiring piano and guitar lessons for beginners and intermediate students of all ages.
My lessons are focused on learning real songs, developing rhythm, chords, musicality and confidence while enjoying music from the very first class. Whether you want to play and sing, improve your technique, learn your favourite songs or simply play for fun, lessons are personalised to your goals and musical taste.
🎸 Guitar, acoustic guitar and beginner electric guitar
🎹 Piano and keyboard lessons
🎤 Play and sing at the same time
🎵 Simple and practical music theory
I teach and explore styles such as: • Rock
• Pop
• Acoustic
• Reggae
• Punk
• Brazilian music 🇧🇷
• Latin music 🌎
• British and American classic rock 🇬🇧🇺🇸
Strong knowledge of Brazilian and Latin repertoire, rhythms and songwriting styles.
Extensive knowledge of The Beatles repertoire and musical style — perfect for fans who want to learn classic Beatles songs, harmonies, chord progressions and songwriting techniques. 🎶
I can also help students practice and learn British music styles and artists such as: • Oasis
• Pink Floyd
• Queen
• The Beatles
As well as classic and popular American music traditions from the United States, including rock, folk, pop and singer-songwriter styles.
Lessons can include: • Learning your favourite songs
• Chords and rhythm
• Playing and singing together
• Ear training
• Songwriting basics
• Improvisation
• Musical creativity and confidence
Friendly atmosphere and personalised lessons.
Online or in-person lessons available in London.
Extra information
Please bring your own instrument if possible, as well as a laptop or tablet for learning materials, chord sheets, videos and exercises. 🎸🎹
Lessons can take place online, at your home, or at an agreed location in London.
My goal is to make sure students learn while having fun, building confidence and growing naturally on their instrument without pressure.
Students will also learn about the history of music, important artists, musical styles and the cultural background behind the songs they love. 🎶
Lessons are friendly, creative and adapted to each student’s personal goals and musical taste.
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About Me
I offer relaxed, practical and inspiring piano and guitar lessons for beginners and intermediate students of all ages.
My lessons are focused on learning real songs, developing rhythm, chords, musicality and confidence while enjoying music from the very first class. Whether you want to play and sing, improve your technique, learn your favourite songs or simply play for fun, lessons are personalised to your goals and musical taste.
🎸 Guitar, acoustic guitar and beginner electric guitar
🎹 Piano and keyboard lessons
🎤 Play and sing at the same time
🎵 Simple and practical music theory
I teach and explore styles such as: • Rock
• Pop
• Acoustic
• Reggae
• Punk
• Brazilian music 🇧🇷
• Latin music 🌎
• British and American classic rock 🇬🇧🇺🇸
Strong knowledge of Brazilian and Latin repertoire, rhythms and songwriting styles.
Extensive knowledge of The Beatles repertoire and musical style — perfect for fans who want to learn classic Beatles songs, harmonies, chord progressions and songwriting techniques. 🎶
I can also help students practice and learn British music styles and artists such as: • Oasis
• Pink Floyd
• Queen
• The Beatles
As well as classic and popular American music traditions from the United States, including rock, folk, pop and singer-songwriter styles.
Lessons can include: • Learning your favourite songs
• Chords and rhythm
• Playing and singing together
• Ear training
• Songwriting basics
• Improvisation
• Musical creativity and confidence
Friendly atmosphere and personalised lessons.
Online or in-person lessons available in London.
Education
EM&T, school of music and technology. Brazilian music college. Where I studied harmony, performance, recording and music production skills in depth UK based.!!!
Experience / Qualifications
20 years of experience. Having performed in nearly 20 countries and possessing in-depth knowledge of repertoire. Music is everything.
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
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Portuguese
Spanish
Skills
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Guitar
Acoustic
Pop
Punk
Rock
Reggae & dub
Blues
Song & varieties
Funk
Country & bluegrass
Ska
Availability of a typical week
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New York
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