Guitar lessons (English/French) in Geneva - BIMM Dublin graduate

From 83.08 C$ /h

Guitar/Bass lessons in English or French for beginners and intermediate players.

If you're new to guitar or you just need to improve your playing, I would be delighted to help you develop your skills through learning songs and working on techniques. I'll always be adapting my teaching to suit you and the goals you would like to achieve.
Most of all, I would help with building confidence as a guitar/bass player so that you can comfortably play with others!

I have a relaxed teaching approach that isn't too formal and academic, I'm simply a passionate, experienced musician who loves to share knowledge!

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Around Geneva, Switzerland

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About Me

My name is Axel. I am originally from Sydney, Australia. I live and work in France, Switzerland and Ireland as a musician/music teacher.
I've been playing guitar for over 15 years and have been active in the music industry since 2010. I also play bass, piano, drums and help artists write and record music in my studio.

Education

British Institute of Modern Music (Dublin, Ireland)
BA Commercial Modern Music (2014-2018)

Université Joseph-Fourier (Grenoble, France)
Services et Réseaux de Communication (2012-2014)

Experience / Qualifications

Guitar/bass teacher: École de musique de Veigy
Music producer/manager: Jailbirds, Amy Ellen
Session musician: Blue Fish Diamond, Jean Kavanagh
Live musician:
- Hibsen
- Spring Break (Corporate/wedding 80s covers band)
- Rockstar Karaoke (Corporate covers band)
- Whole Lotta Voltage (AC/DC tribute),
- Motorheaders (Motorhead tribute)

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

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

The class is taught in

English

French

Skills

Guitar

Blues

Pop

Rock

Acoustic

Heavy metal

Country & bluegrass

Electric

Indie & alternative

Punk

Funk

Bass guitar

Music theory lessons

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Anja

5.0

(15)

French below

Having recently obtained my masters degree in Music from the University of the Highlands and Islands in Scotland, I have been teaching piano, music theory and electroacoustic music for 8 years.

As a former student of the Conservatoire de Musique of Geneva and a music technology undergrad, I offer a tailored program to your needs and wishes. Be it classical jazz or pop music or music theory, composition and improvisation (or all of these!), I will gladly instruct you in a friendly and playful way.

Graduated with a master's degree in Music and Environment at the University of the Highlands and Islands in Scotland, I offer piano, music theory and electroacoustic music lessons for all ages.

Both classical piano training with years of study at the Geneva Conservatory and electroacoustic training with a bachelor's degree in music technology, I provide a program adapted to the needs and desires of each student. With seven years of experience under my belt and having had students of all ages and backgrounds, I gladly teach classical pieces, jazz, pop, but also music theory or even composition or improvisation. At the same time, I also teach electroacoustic composition to children.

Marek

5.0

(15)

Classes of guitar, classical, electric, accompaniment, bass for children and adults

Courses adapted to your age and level, even for children from 7 years old with a small guitar. Still a few places available. By professional. Current music, accompaniment of songs or classical pieces. All this with the basics of musical theory taught with humor and efficiency. Paper and multimedia supports. Participation in concerts and auditions.

You can also rent your instrument from us or buy it at very good conditions.

The courses can take place in La-Tour-de-Peilz (VD), or I can come to you in the Geneva, Vevey or Montreux region.

Yuri

5.0

(15)

EVERY CHILD CAN! Learning to play the guitar according to the Suzuki method is more than just music! We learn by the approach of the "Mother Tongue", playing and having fun. Children - from the age of 3 - develop, among other things, listening, memory, musical sense, concentration, discipline, respect. Collective workshops stimulate learning, and children learn to play together.
The "Suzuki Triangle", teacher, parent, student, reinforces the parental-child bond. Parents learn with their child and participate in lessons.
Music theory is included in the lessons, in a fun way.
Professor graduated from the Conservatoire with honors, graduated from the Suzuki method in Turin.
Also available for adult classes!

Laurent

5.0

(15)

Passionate about music and graduated from the Conservatory of Music in Geneva, private guitar teacher since 2015, I started playing the guitar at the age of 8 in 1999, I want to teach you to play this instrument in a simple and intuitive way.
I can teach you to read a sheet music, to play one of your favorite pieces, to know your scales, your chords and also to improvise.
My hours are flexible and I also teach on weekends.
I am always happy to teach this instrument to whoever wants it so I encourage you to contact me even with a simple question.

Célia

5.0

(15)

As a violinist: I am currently a student at the Geneva University of Music, after having followed the pre-professional course at the Conservatoire de Musique de Genève. During my career, I won several prizes such as the Vatelot Rampal competition in Paris and the Jeunesses Musicales of Switzerland soloist, and string quartet (alongside Julie Berthollet in particular). I also attended the Indianapolis University Academy summer internship.

As a Pedagogue: in addition to sporadically giving individual lessons for 4 years, I was part of the "Jeunesses Musicales of Switzerland" youth and youth internship team for three consecutive years.

Overall, my goal is to allow my students to have fun making music, to express themselves as they wish and hear, with their instrument!
I adapt the rhythm of my teaching, my teaching materials, the choice of songs to each, according to the requests that are made to me. My classes can also take the status of personal work support; in this case, students can obviously bring me their scores worked with their main teacher, or those they play in chamber music / orchestra.

In short: The violin is an art, it learns yes, but we play! :)

Cindy

5.0

(15)

Hi!

I am an accomplished classical pianist and experienced teacher who offers you piano lessons, at all levels from beginner to advanced, for fun or for serious ones (preparation for competitions, auditions, exams, etc.).

I am a doctoral candidate at the University of Montreal (Canada) and am also pursuing a second Master's degree at the HEM in Geneva. I also have another Master's degree from the first institution as well as a diploma in performance. My doctoral research focuses on the neuropsychology of music learning and its applications in performance.

I had the pleasure of playing with orchestras and as a soloist at festivals in Canada, Germany, Austria, Spain and Switzerland, as well as being the winner of several competitions and the recipient of numerous awards.

I have more than 15 years of experience as an interpreter and pedagogue (even at university level as a lecturer). I am very dedicated to my students and I offer you dynamic, personalized courses to meet the particular needs of each person.

Courses are available in Geneva, Lausanne, Gland, Nyon, Rolle, Coppet and other nearby cities.

Lessons are also available in English.

Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

See you soon, I hope!

Camille

5.0

(15)

Folk or classical acoustic guitar.

The teaching philosophy is adapted to the level of each individual, according to the pace of work and motivation.

For example, for beginners: Technique of the plectrum or fingers, coordination and correction of the right and left hand. Learning basic chords, simple themes, simple rhythms, reading tablatures (...).

For intermediaries: development of rhythm, construction of chords, writing of tablatures, basic notions of harmony (...).

Depending on your goals, you can learn, if you wish, to play 60 to 80% of current music from the first lessons, which often use the same chords and the same techniques. The objectives take into consideration the following points:

-Study of various playing techniques, chords, harmony, music of your choice, rhythm, with reading of tablature, teaching structured around the repertoire you like, technique of developing the musical ear
- Discovery of the neck, notes and basic positions of open chords
- Left / right hand coordination and rhythm exercises for the right hand
- Learning of different pieces of your choice
- Left hand control exercises, speed and precision
- Learning arpeggios
- Work around muscle memory
- Learning improvisation, musical play with others
- Ear training: use your ears to find chords, melodies, sounds and techniques used
-Spend a pleasant moment of exchange, without unnecessary institutional pressure, while obtaining concrete results
-Understand and discover the many facets of an exciting and user-friendly instrument
- Benefit from personalized advice on your posture and certain pitfalls to avoid when starting alone
-Adjust and clarify your self-taught knowledge
- Learn tablatures / tabs & in English.

Note :
- Possibility to use the guitar available on site, during the test phase.
- As our teacher is also a singing teacher, it is possible to combine the two disciplines: guitar + vocal instrument, and to work on synchronization, style and accuracy.
- Possibility of offering this course (birthday, party, Christmas, event ...) to the person of your choice.

THE TEACHER :
Trained in Grande Ecole post-preparatory classes & Ivy League university in the United States, our teacher has specialized and has worked for more than 15 years, in Europe and North America, in the field, in renowned international public and private establishments, with careful pedagogy and methodology as the watchwords.

PLACES :
- 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.

Petra

5.0

(15)

Hello there,

I am very patient when it comes to teaching. I'm an experienced teacher who can help complete beginners to become autonomous players.

What I can do for you:
- Take you from the beginning and teach you some basic guitar chords.
- Teach you in a very fun way how to sing while playing guitar.

Of course, you can choose which songs we are going to work on.

I hope to see you very soon in my private guitar lessons!

Thank you,
Petra

*French*

Hello everyone !

I am very patient when it comes to teaching. I have experience and can help you start from the basics of guitar to become independent players.

What I can do for you:
- Starting from the very beginning and teaching you the basic chords.
- Fun way to teach you to sing while playing.

Of course, all this can be done from the songs of your choice.

I look forward to seeing you soon at my private guitar lessons!

Thank you so much !
Petra

Alexandre

5.0

(15)

Thank you for your interest in my profile.
I have been a piano, music education and singing teacher at a conservatory for many years.
I offer piano lessons at your home in Geneva on Wednesdays. Or by video.
Do not hesitate to call me for further details.

Wishing you a good day,

Aleksandar

5.0

(15)

My name is Aleksandar Nikolaev and I am from Bulgaria. I offer flute lessons (modern and traverso), piano and music theory, all ages and levels are welcome!

I am able to teach in English, German, French and Bulgarian (my native language).
I had a teaching job for 2 years in Germany and I would like to continue developing my teaching skills
if you are interested, do not hesitate to contact me.

My journey :
I have a master's degree in modern flute performance (HfM Dresden, Germany) and I am pursuing a second master's degree in historical instrument practice (HEM Geneva). I have also always studied piano and organ from a young age.

Henri

5.0

(15)

In this course you will learn to master different registers such as blues, rock or metal, and to develop your own style.

The course includes practical and theoretical concepts in playing technique and improvisation.
(Theory and music theory are optional)

I offer classes at your home, you are also welcome to take classes at my home as well as online!

Each course is personalized according to the needs and desires of the student.

Josselin

5.0

(15)

We will cover targeted concepts and techniques to achieve your goals and adapted to the way you learn best. Sheet music, oral, visual, annotations or adapted scores are all tools that I keep at my disposal according to needs. Music theory can help some people, in certain forms and in measured doses, while others, on the contrary, do not need it. It does not take me much time to learn to understand you and from the first session I will have targeted one or more approaches that will suit you. I still have one rule at heart, and that is to always maintain musicality and take pleasure even when playing simple things or exercises. Learning should never become a chore and should be a pleasure just as much as enjoying a good level of playing.

Jekaterina

5.0

(15)

With nearly 14 years of professional piano experience and currently studying at the Conservatoire de Genève (HEM), I offer private piano lessons for music school students and children.
I have performed in competitions, concerts, and festivals across Finland, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Zurich, and France, and I bring this international experience into my teaching.

💥 What I can help you with:
• Developing solid piano technique
• Working on repertoire (classical or contemporary)
• Improving musicality & interpretation
• Correct hand placement & ergonomics
• Building confidence for exams, concerts, and auditions

It doesn’t matter if you want to play piano as a hobby or are learning professionally — I adapt to each student’s goals. I’m experienced and patient with children, and my students consistently achieve high results in the field.

📍 Location: Geneva
🌐 Languages: English & Russian

Branislava

5.0

(15)

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to express my strong interest in the position of Music Teacher. With more than twenty five years of experience in music education, performance, and artistic development, I bring a deep passion for teaching and a holistic approach to music as both a discipline and a form of personal expression.

Throughout my career, I have worked with students of different ages, levels, and cultural backgrounds, supporting them in building strong technical skills while encouraging creativity, confidence, and emotional connection to music. My teaching philosophy is based on the belief that music education should inspire curiosity and joy, alongside structure, discipline, and artistic integrity.

In addition to my teaching work, I am an active musician whose compositions and performances have reached an international audience through platforms such as SoundCloud. Listener feedback consistently highlights the emotional depth, originality, and atmospheric quality of my music, often describing it as expressive, cinematic, and deeply moving. This ongoing interaction with a global audience enriches my teaching, allowing me to share real-world artistic experience with my students and encourage them to develop their own authentic musical voice.

I have also contributed to collaborative artistic projects, including volunteer work composing and creating music for the Geneva theatre production Monolog 2020. This experience strengthened my ability to work in interdisciplinary environments and deepened my understanding of how music supports storytelling, stage performance, and emotional expression.

I consider creativity an essential part of both my professional and personal life. Outside of music, I enjoy painting, which further develops my sense of color, form, and expression—elements that strongly influence my musical interpretation and teaching. I am also passionate about skiing, a sport that reflects values I bring into my work: focus, discipline, perseverance, and the ability to adapt to changing conditions with confidence and calm.

Over the years, I have developed a flexible, student-centered teaching approach, adapting methods to individual learning styles and goals. My experience includes individual and group instruction, performance preparation, and long-term artistic mentoring. I value collaboration with colleagues, clear communication with students and parents, and continuous professional growth.

I would be honored to contribute my experience, creativity, and dedication to your institution. I am confident that my background as both a teacher and an active artist would allow me to make a meaningful contribution to your educational environment.

Thank you for considering my application. I would welcome the opportunity to further discuss my experience and teaching philosophy.

Yours sincerely,

Emilio

5.0

(15)

I offer guitar lessons tailored to your desires and goals, whether you are a beginner or already advanced. We can work on different styles, in particular pop, rock and an introduction to jazz.

Depending on your level, we will cover:

the basics of the instrument (posture, chords, rhythms)
accompaniment (strumming, picking, playing and singing)
group play and rhythmic setup
improvisation and the basics of jazz language
learning pieces you like
the concepts of harmony applied to the guitar

My goal is to give you concrete tools to quickly play music, develop your ear and your autonomy, while maintaining a lively, structured and motivating approach.