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ENGLISH PRIVATE GUITAR LESSONS for KIDS AND ADULTS Learn in a FUN, FAST and EFFECTIVE WAY. Play your first song in only one month!
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From 56.65 C$ /h
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Would you like to:

Learn to play the ACOUSTIC, ELECTRIC or BASS GUITAR according to YOUR OWN GOALS in a FUN, FAST and EFFECTIVE WAY?
MEET loads of nice PEOPLE who like music just the way you do?
Actually GET ON STAGE with a band or on your own?

Nice to meet you! My name is Tim.

I’m an experienced GUITAR and BASS TEACHER from the Netherlands. I've been running a guitar-teaching business for more than 7 years. Teaching kids and adults from all over the world. I know exactly what it takes to get you to achieve your personal musical goals. And, I’m ready to share my knowledge with you.

I offer you ENGLISH PRIVATE GUITAR LESSONS for KIDS AND ADULTS.

You are in the right spot if...

If you've PLAYED GUITAR FOR A WHILE or have NEVER TOUCHED A GUITAR AT ALL;
If you want to play the ACOUSTIC, ELECTRIC, or BASS GUITAR;
If you want to play POP, ROCK, BLUES, and ANY OTHER MUSIC STYLES;
If you want to SING WHILE YOU PLAY GUITAR or if you'd rather ACCOMPANY A VOCALIST;
If you want to GET ON STAGE WITH A BAND OR ON YOUR OWN;

Tell me what you'd like to learn and we’ll make a plan that suits your personal goals.

Would you like to play your first song 1 month from now?

Try my method specially designed for beginning guitarists. Yes, that's right. You can play your first song one month after your first lesson. It will take you some dedication, but this is a very realistic goal. How about one of these songs:

- Time Of Your Life - Green Day;
- Three Little Birds - Bob Marley;
- Knocking On Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan;
- Ring Of Fire - Johnny Cash;
- Mine - Taylor Swift;
- Smells Like Teen Spirit – Nirvana;
- Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis Presley;
- Wonderwall - Oasis;
- Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - U2;
- Lucky – Jason Mraz and Colbie Callait;
- Save Tonight - Eagle Eye Cherry;


How to join my lessons:

If you would like to have lessons with me please get in touch! I will contact you within 2 working days.

I'd be happy to hear from you.

See you on stage!
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  • Around Groningen, Netherlands
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Online from Portugal
About Me
I have been playing guitar for 20 years and have had the opportunity to study with excellent teachers, including instructors from the Conservatory of Amsterdam, the Prince Claus Conservatoire in Groningen, and the Rock Academy in Tilburg.

In addition, I have extensive experience as a guitar teacher and performer.
Education
Preparatory education Conservatory of Amsterdam
Preparatory education Conservatory of Amsterdam
Preparatory education Conservatory of Amsterdam
Preparatory education Conservatory of Amsterdam
Experience / Qualifications
Full-time guitar teacher for 5 years
Conservatory Amsterdam pre-education
Full-time guitar teacher for 5 years
Conservatory Amsterdam pre-education
Age
Infants (0-3 years old)
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
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
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Dutch
Skills
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Guitar
Acoustic
Rock
Rnb
Ragga
Jazz
Funk
Punk
Electric
Pop
Blues
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
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Online via webcam
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At student's home
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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Remi
I'm a professional singer teacher from Argentina, with over 12 years of teaching experience. Graduated at the University of Music of Buenos Aires.
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Hello!
I can teach you guitar at any level and share with you my tricks in composition!
I'm open to teach you anything that you are interested in, I have a lot of knowledge on theory, harmony and solfege and I can teach you when is the right time to break the rules. I can also prepare you to enter any music academy.

I teach my students to be independent and to think as professional musicians. I want them not only to be able to understand, perform and arrange music but I also want them to have the big and realistic picture on how the music industry works. And that is why I include in my teaching how to develop a growing mindset that makes you hungry for learning.
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➡️ Sheet music, exercises and backing tracks tailored for you
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🎸 Technique
🎶 Improvisation & Composition
🎸 Fretboard knowledge
🎵 Ear training
📘 Music theory & harmony & sight-reading
💻 Music notation (Sibelius, Guitar Pro)

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Whether you’re picking up the guitar for the first time or you’re an experienced player wanting to sharpen your skills, I tailor every lesson to your needs.

If you’re ready to grow as a musician and learn in a way that actually feels musical and inspiring — send me a message with your goals, and we’ll start from there.
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