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Music for Beginner & Intermediate Students - Guitar, Ukulele, Piano, Bass
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Born and raised in Northern Ontario, Canada, I've been playing music for over 40 years. I'm starting to get the hang of it. Classically trained and world influenced, I am proficient in both old and new musical styles My main instrument is guitar, but I am also quite taken by the piano. I would be happy to show you some of what I've learned. I have taught music to people of all ages and of various backgrounds. I have a nice rapport with kids and adults. I am friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and easy to have around for 45 minutes each week. I speak english, french, spanish, german, and some dutch.
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  • Around Groningen, Netherlands
Age
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
Duration
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Dutch
German
French
Spanish
Skills
Classical
Blues
Acoustic
Folk
Electric
Pop
Rock
Punk
Heavy metal
Country & bluegrass
Song & varieties
Indie & alternative
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New York
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04-08
08-12
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J.
Hello there, ever since I was a teenager I have always admired musicians in small and gigantic stages alike, and have wondered how such marvelous magic could possibly be created from their fingertips. If you are reading this, then maybe you feel the same way towards the piano as I do!

I can offer myself to explore with you, with my experiences coming from jazz piano playing, how it works on the piano: basic playing skills, chords and how to voice them, playing solo lines, harmonic knowledge to write your own song, learning to read a lead sheet with only melody and chords, and so many more.

Here are some of the goals that you and I can work together to make it happen:

1) Learn to play your favorite tunes on piano or electric piano
2) Learn to accompany yourself while you are singing
3) Learn to play in a band setting
4) Learn to write and play your own songs
5) Learn the keyboard skills for your home production gears (i.e. MIDI keyboard controllers)
6) Learn to improvise on the piano

Now, a little bit about myself; the moment I decided that I should try for music came much later compared to my colleagues. I started very late, and thus had to come up with methods of teaching myself fast and efficiently. And I believe that my own experiences coming from the struggles I've had could be of help to you, to understand the task at the hand better and to come up with plans on how to handle them.

Still, at the end of the day, progress by itself would be not our ultimate goal; it would be to have fun sitting in front of the piano!

If you are interested, hit me up!
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Tim
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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Sterre
Hi, I'm Sterre! In 2024 I got my bachelor's degree in classical piano at the conservatory in Rotterdam. I'm currently doing my master's degree at the Prins Claus Conservatory in Groningen. I regularly give concerts, besides that I also really enjoy giving piano lessons to children and adults who are motivated to learn to play this instrument! I give piano lessons in Groningen.

My passion for playing the piano started when I was 11 years old. I was staying with a friend who had a piano. At first I wasn't very interested, but by chance I had a piano app on my phone that allowed you to play the easy version of Für Elise and other pieces. Because I thought it would be more fun to play on a real piano, I sat down at it. I enjoyed it so much that I played the piano the rest of the day!

Later I got a piano myself. I taught myself to read notes and the theory around it. I progressed very quickly, because within a year I was accepted to the preparatory course of the conservatory in Rotterdam. (Havo/Vwo for music and dance.) When I finished the preparatory course I continued with the Bachelor at the Rotterdam conservatory. At the moment I am studying in the first year of my Master.

Piano lessons:
First we discuss your goals with each other to see where you want to grow towards. I then adapt my lessons accordingly.

Furthermore, I find it important to focus the lessons on the basic principles of piano playing. Notation, rhythmic skills and a good body and hand position. In addition, I find it very important to teach expression and musicality. But the most important thing is to have fun playing the piano!

Anyone can learn to play the piano!
From the age of 5 I also give piano lessons to children. I teach in a playful way to keep it interesting for children. I work with a nice lesson book with nice assignments and clear explanations.
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Oleg
Hi! I’m Oleg, a professional guitarist and music educator based in Groningen, Netherlands.

I hold a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Guitar from Prins Claus Conservatorium, however most of my musical education happened on real stages — performing, touring, and working full-time as a musician since 2016.

I’ve toured internationally aboard Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, P&O, Cunard, Ponant, and Princess Cruises, performing everything from solo sets and jazz nights to full-scale theatre productions with singers, dancers, and a full technical crew for audiences up to 1500 people.
This experience shaped me into a truly versatile musician — equally comfortable playing jazz, rock, blues, funk, bossanova, pop.

🔽 I can teach you how to play:
⚡️🎸Electric guitar
🎵🎸Acoustic guitar
🔊🎸Bass guitar
🎼🎸Classical guitar

🔽 What you’ll get:
➡️ 1-on-1 private lesson via Zoom or in person at my home studio
➡️ Personalized approach for your skill level and musical goals
➡️ Focus on the basics: technique, rhythm, harmony, ear development
➡️ Real-world insights from a full-time performing musician
➡️ Sheet music, exercises and backing tracks tailored for you
➡️ Lessons available in English or Russian

🔽 Lesson focus areas:
🎸 Technique
🎶 Improvisation & Composition
🎸 Fretboard knowledge
🎵 Ear training
📘 Music theory & harmony & sight-reading
💻 Music notation (Sibelius, Guitar Pro)

🔽 All levels welcome
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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J.
Hello there, ever since I was a teenager I have always admired musicians in small and gigantic stages alike, and have wondered how such marvelous magic could possibly be created from their fingertips. If you are reading this, then maybe you feel the same way towards the piano as I do!

I can offer myself to explore with you, with my experiences coming from jazz piano playing, how it works on the piano: basic playing skills, chords and how to voice them, playing solo lines, harmonic knowledge to write your own song, learning to read a lead sheet with only melody and chords, and so many more.

Here are some of the goals that you and I can work together to make it happen:

1) Learn to play your favorite tunes on piano or electric piano
2) Learn to accompany yourself while you are singing
3) Learn to play in a band setting
4) Learn to write and play your own songs
5) Learn the keyboard skills for your home production gears (i.e. MIDI keyboard controllers)
6) Learn to improvise on the piano

Now, a little bit about myself; the moment I decided that I should try for music came much later compared to my colleagues. I started very late, and thus had to come up with methods of teaching myself fast and efficiently. And I believe that my own experiences coming from the struggles I've had could be of help to you, to understand the task at the hand better and to come up with plans on how to handle them.

Still, at the end of the day, progress by itself would be not our ultimate goal; it would be to have fun sitting in front of the piano!

If you are interested, hit me up!
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Tim
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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Sterre
Hi, I'm Sterre! In 2024 I got my bachelor's degree in classical piano at the conservatory in Rotterdam. I'm currently doing my master's degree at the Prins Claus Conservatory in Groningen. I regularly give concerts, besides that I also really enjoy giving piano lessons to children and adults who are motivated to learn to play this instrument! I give piano lessons in Groningen.

My passion for playing the piano started when I was 11 years old. I was staying with a friend who had a piano. At first I wasn't very interested, but by chance I had a piano app on my phone that allowed you to play the easy version of Für Elise and other pieces. Because I thought it would be more fun to play on a real piano, I sat down at it. I enjoyed it so much that I played the piano the rest of the day!

Later I got a piano myself. I taught myself to read notes and the theory around it. I progressed very quickly, because within a year I was accepted to the preparatory course of the conservatory in Rotterdam. (Havo/Vwo for music and dance.) When I finished the preparatory course I continued with the Bachelor at the Rotterdam conservatory. At the moment I am studying in the first year of my Master.

Piano lessons:
First we discuss your goals with each other to see where you want to grow towards. I then adapt my lessons accordingly.

Furthermore, I find it important to focus the lessons on the basic principles of piano playing. Notation, rhythmic skills and a good body and hand position. In addition, I find it very important to teach expression and musicality. But the most important thing is to have fun playing the piano!

Anyone can learn to play the piano!
From the age of 5 I also give piano lessons to children. I teach in a playful way to keep it interesting for children. I work with a nice lesson book with nice assignments and clear explanations.
verified badge
Oleg
Hi! I’m Oleg, a professional guitarist and music educator based in Groningen, Netherlands.

I hold a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Guitar from Prins Claus Conservatorium, however most of my musical education happened on real stages — performing, touring, and working full-time as a musician since 2016.

I’ve toured internationally aboard Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, P&O, Cunard, Ponant, and Princess Cruises, performing everything from solo sets and jazz nights to full-scale theatre productions with singers, dancers, and a full technical crew for audiences up to 1500 people.
This experience shaped me into a truly versatile musician — equally comfortable playing jazz, rock, blues, funk, bossanova, pop.

🔽 I can teach you how to play:
⚡️🎸Electric guitar
🎵🎸Acoustic guitar
🔊🎸Bass guitar
🎼🎸Classical guitar

🔽 What you’ll get:
➡️ 1-on-1 private lesson via Zoom or in person at my home studio
➡️ Personalized approach for your skill level and musical goals
➡️ Focus on the basics: technique, rhythm, harmony, ear development
➡️ Real-world insights from a full-time performing musician
➡️ Sheet music, exercises and backing tracks tailored for you
➡️ Lessons available in English or Russian

🔽 Lesson focus areas:
🎸 Technique
🎶 Improvisation & Composition
🎸 Fretboard knowledge
🎵 Ear training
📘 Music theory & harmony & sight-reading
💻 Music notation (Sibelius, Guitar Pro)

🔽 All levels welcome
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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