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High-Quality Guitar Lessons with a Professional & Experienced Guitarist

From 96 C$ /h

I am a professional guitarist, composer and music educator based in Graz, Austria. I completed my Bachelor's degree in Jazz Guitar at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz in 2023, followed by a Master's degree in Jazz Guitar with honors in June 2026.

Alongside my artistic work, I am currently studying Instrumental and Vocal Pedagogy (IGP) in Jazz Guitar at the same university, with additional focuses on arrangement and ensemble direction.

With over ten years of teaching experience, I have worked with children, teenagers and adults of all ages and ability levels—from complete beginners to advanced musicians and students preparing for university entrance examinations.

Every student is unique. For this reason, each lesson is individually adapted to your musical interests, goals, experience and preferred learning pace.

- What We Can Work on Together

1. Understanding the Guitar and Fretboard

Develop a clear understanding of your instrument and learn how notes, chords, scales and musical patterns are organized across the fretboard. This will help you learn songs more efficiently and express your own musical ideas with greater freedom.

2. Song Accompaniment

Develop your skills as a rhythm guitarist through chords, strumming patterns, fingerstyle techniques and accompaniment approaches from a variety of musical styles.

3. Improvisation

Improvisation is an important part of jazz, but it can also be applied to rock, blues, funk, pop and many other styles. We will work with practical tools such as arpeggios, triads, scales, phrasing, ear training and harmonic concepts, always connecting them directly to real music.

4. Rhythm and Timing

Develop a stronger sense of pulse, groove and musical timing. A solid rhythmic foundation is essential for every musician, whether you are playing alone, accompanying singers or performing with a band.

5. Harmony, Modern Music Theory and Composition

Explore how music is constructed and learn to understand chord progressions, melodies, scales, song forms and harmonic relationships. Students who are interested in composing can also develop their own pieces and musical ideas.

6. Guitar Technique

We can work systematically on different technical areas, including alternate picking, economy picking, sweep picking, hybrid picking, legato, chord transitions, articulation and coordination between both hands.

Technique is always approached as a tool for musical expression rather than as an isolated exercise.

7. Repertoire

Learn songs, compositions and solos in the styles that inspire you, whether that is jazz, rock, pop, blues, funk, metal or another musical direction.

Your favorite music can become the foundation for developing technique, theory, rhythm and creativity.

8. Creativity and Musical Expression

Students are encouraged to develop their own musical ideas, experiment with sound, improvise, compose and discover a personal connection with the instrument.

9. Preparation for Performances and Entrance Examinations

Advanced students can receive structured support in preparing for concerts, auditions and entrance examinations at music schools, conservatoires and music universities.

10. Personal and Supportive Lessons

My aim is to create a positive, patient and respectful learning environment. Mistakes are treated as a natural part of the learning process, and each lesson is built around realistic goals and sustainable progress.

Whether you are picking up the guitar for the first time or looking to take your playing to a more advanced level, I will support you in developing your skills, confidence and individual musical voice.

Let's make music together!

Extra information

It is better if students have their own instrument so they can practice at home.

Location

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At teacher's location :

Klosterwiesgasse, Graz, Austria

Online from Austria

About Me

Born in Athens in 1996 and now based in Graz, Austria, Konstantinos Bourvaris is a Greek jazz guitarist, composer and educator whose musical path has been shaped by curiosity, collaboration and a strong commitment to developing a personal artistic voice. His music places melody at its centre, combining the language of the jazz tradition with contemporary harmony, atmospheric textures and open, expressive improvisation.

Konstantinos moved to Graz to pursue his studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz (KUG), where he completed his Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Guitar Performance in 2023. In June 2026, he completed his Master’s degree in Jazz Guitar Performance with honours. His years at KUG allowed him to deepen his musical language while becoming an active member of the Austrian and wider European jazz scenes.

His versatility as a musician has allowed Konstantinos to work across a wide range of ensembles and international projects. Since 2021, he has been an active member of the Luis Bonilla International Jazz Quartet, while his selection as guitarist for the JMI World Jazz Orchestra led to extensive European tours in both 2021 and 2022. He has since performed throughout Austria, Greece, Slovenia, Croatia and Italy, collaborating with distinguished musicians including John Riley, Luis Bonilla, Renato Chicco, Joe Fiedler and Stjepko Gut, among others.

Alongside leading his own quartet, Konstantinos has been involved in several other projects. These include Joe Fiedler’s European Quartet, the Generations Encounters Trio with renowned organist Renato Chicco, Armin Jambor’s Quintet, Kajetan Kamenjašević’s K2 Quartet and the Renato Chicco Organ Quartet featuring drum legend John Riley. His festival appearances include JazzWerkstatt Graz (AT), More Than Jazz in Udine (IT) and JAZZ IS BACK! in Grožnjan (HR).

Konstantinos is currently preparing the release of his debut album, in between: Life, scheduled for late 2026. Recorded at Artesuono Studio in Udine and mixed and mastered by acclaimed engineer Stefano Amerio, the album features Urs Hager on piano, Rhodes and synthesizers, Hrvoje Kralj on double bass and Matheus Jardim on drums. Through a collection of original compositions, the record captures a formative moment in Konstantinos’s artistic journey: music rooted in jazz yet open to contemporary influences, balancing detailed composition with spontaneity, intimacy and space.

Alongside his work as a performer and composer, Konstantinos is a dedicated guitar educator. Whether performing, composing or teaching, his approach remains guided by the same values: attentive listening, meaningful interaction and the search for an honest musical expression.

Education

-Graduated from Private Conservatory in Athens (2 years study - Pre Bachelor)
-Bachelor Jazz Guitar Performance in Kunstuniversität Graz (AT): 2019 - 2023
-Masters in Jazz Guitar Performance in Kunstuniversität Graz (AT): 2023 - 2026 (graduated with Honours)
- IGP Pedagogic Guitar Studies (KUG): 2025 -

Experience / Qualifications

- 10 years of private teaching in Athens and Graz
- Attended a special pedagogy program at EKPA University of Athens (Greece) about music teaching methods in 2018.
- Working musician leading bands and hired for studio albums, concerts, tours, etc.
-3 times in a row member of the JMI World Jazz Orchestra (based in Brussels), an all-star international big band touring Europe (2021, 2022, 2023).
-Working with high-profile jazz artists like John Riley, Luis Bonilla, Joe Fiedler, Renato Chicco etc.
- Attended masterclasses with artists such as Peter Bernstein, Immanuel Wilkins, Charles Altura, Romain Pilon, Robin Eubanks, Joe Fiedler, Danilo Perez, Jim Mcneely, Dick Oatts, John Riley, Alex Sipiagin, Famadou Don Moye, and many more.
- Working as guitar teacher in GIBS Multilingual School and Music school Feldkirchen bei Graz.

Age

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