Guitar | Beginner Foundations for Rhythm and Lead Guitar

From 43.31 C$ /h

A multi-instrumentalist, I have more then 12 years experience teaching guitar specifically to child students from ages 5-12. I am the founder of an instrumental music program in 5 primary schools in Australia which boast more than 300 students now enrolled. I am an expert in laying the great foundations for playing guitar: Chords & Melody. I can lead to great rhythmic playing and soloing. Through my work with children, I am able to break down the fundamentals to their bare bones so as to establish great technique and playing habits.

Extra information

Students need their own guitar

Location

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Around Halfweg, Netherlands

Online from 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

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

French

Spanish

Skills

Guitar

Acoustic

Blues

Electric

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

At student's home

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20-24

Santiago

5.0

(9)

Learning to play the guitar can be an amazing experience at every stage of the process! My ultimate goal is to help my students to develop their skills and musical understanding by learning and playing music that they like.

Therefore I adapt my teaching methodologies to the tastes and needs of every student. Throughout every lesson, we will work on three main courses of development: technical aspects, theoretical knowledge, and performative practice.

My classes are open for anyone who would like to enjoy exploring the universe of music: beginners and advanced, children and adults, you are all welcome to book the first lesson.

Caoimhe

5.0

(9)

Guitar lessons for all ages and genres no tests or grades no stress go at your pace ! Your favourite songs and artists be able to play your first song after only 2 lessons.

All through English

From Katy Perry to AC/DC
References available on request

Fabien

5.0

(9)

!!LOOKING FOR NEW GUITAR HEROES!!!
"As one of the most popular and accessible instruments in today's musical landscape, the guitar spans a wide range of genres and its incredible sonic possibilities have made it a key instrument over the past 60 years. ." Eh?! What?!! Let's stop the blabla... Guitar is killing! Everyone loves it (that's probably why you're here) and I'm guessing you're like "How can I learn some of this crazy guitar stuff without selling one of my kidneys to some creepy guy on Youtube".

Well... I'm not offering you the rock 'n' roll lifestyle, sprinkled with angel dust and full of groupies languidly waiting for you backstage, but I can at least offer you an organized guitar lesson based on a comprehensive approach to the instrument, targeted to your musical aspirations... In other words: what YOU like! I sincerely believe that the most effective way to learn music is to delve into what you love and explore it with passion and dedication. We will always start from the songs you like, step by step, following your workflow. My goal is simply to give you the best tips and tricks so that you can enjoy playing the songs you love or, if you wish, organize your guitar practice in the most efficient way.

MOST IMPORTANT: I love to jam so be prepare to play some music :-).

Together we will tackle various topics, we can also focus on:
- Learn a song and be able to do it by yourself later.
- Explore different musical styles: Pop, Rock, Blues, Funk, Jazz...
- Guitar techniques using scales, triads and arpeggios.
- Understand harmony and how to build chords.
- Use your ear as a tool to find new ideas.
- Being able to provide a nice and steady groove by studying rhythmic figures.
- Immerse yourself in the beautiful world of improvisation.
- Develop your intuition and your creativity as an improviser and apply it to the material you already know.

!!!Only for the brave: we could also do a little music theory -> If you want!!!

For more than 10 years now, I have been teaching students of different ages and levels, all very satisfied with the lessons. We could also do it online if that is more convenient for you.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Daniel

5.0

(9)

Hi I'm Daniel, an enthusiastic and dedicated guitar teacher who loves meeting his students' own goals. By combining my 6 years of experience in teaching guitar with my students' own interests, I help my students make progress in the most engaging way possible.

I provide my students with a grounding in the basics of technique and theory to make sure they develop good habits, enabling them to make use of the near-infinite resources online when they want to play and learn more in their free time and later in life. I believe a good teacher is one who makes their students able to go on independently and with joy and passion for their instrument.

Learn your favourite songs, demystify music theory, learn how songs are written (and get help writing your own), learn to play songs by ear, explore a range of genres... I look forward to helping you with your own musical journey!

Eyal

5.0

(9)

Eyal has taught hundreds of students over the past 15 years, both guitar and piano next to music theory and composition. Besides his formal music education (a bachelor's in composition, a teaching degree from the music academy in Jerusalem, and a master's in composition from Codarts, Rotterdam), Eyal has acquired experience in a wide range of various musical styles, including rock, blues, jazz, classical music, electronic music and contemporary music, on which he bases his rich approach, which can be adjusted to every student separately.

Solos, chords, improvisations, heavy distortion or acoustic guitar, playing in a party or jumping on stages, reading notes or playing by ear. Maybe you know exactly what you want, and maybe you are not sure. In Eyal's view, the job of the teacher is helping you finding that out, and guiding you through your personal process.

Johann Sebastian Bach or John Lennon? Sergei Rachmaninoff or Freddie Mercury? Regina Spektor? Nina Simone? Maybe Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart? Complex harmonies or simple melodies? Classical pieces or modern tunes? The only right answer is what you find interesting.

Jon

5.0

(9)

Individual guitar lessons.

15 years+ Experienced guitarist, 400k views on Youtube, 300k views on instagram

Experienced in teaching:

Beginners to expert level Creating TikTok / Instagram / Youtube content All ages Live performance Gear, effects and equipment advice

Petr

5.0

(9)

Playing classical guitar offers an entry into a world of peace and beauty. However, the beginnings can be challenging, as playing the instrument requires a lot of technique. This class is designed to help beginners navigate the intricacies of classical guitar while introducing basic music theory, including how to read sheet music.

The class is suitable for anyone interested in learning to play classical guitar.

Sebastien

5.0

(9)

Sign up for a band playing lesson as an individual instrumentalist, and you will be paired with other like-minded musicians to form a band. I will pair musicians of similar levels and who share similar musical interests together.
We will meet once or regularly based on the students availability, and will go over the basics of what it means to play in a group, put a repertoire of music together, and take your musicianship to the next level. Too often when learning an instrument, we fail to do what is ultimately the end goal of these long hours spent practicing : making music with others. This is also a great opportunity to meet fellow musicians and share your passion with others.

PS : at least one to two years of experience on your instrument is recommended to sign up for band playing lessons.

Thomas

5.0

(9)

If you are looking for your first step on your guitar learning journey or your next leap into the unknown, then by an inexplicable stroke of luck - or destiny, this ad is looking at YOU.

Explore the fascinating world of the guitar!

- A widely popular but still mysterious instrument -

Learn from a Conservatorium van Amsterdam graduate with more than 5 years of experience both in music schools and in private with students of all ages

About the experience:

- Personalised lessons that fit your learning style, level and speed
- Discover a variety of musical styles - pop, rock, jazz, blues, indie
- A safe and fertile ground to experiment and learn while having fun!

Get in touch with the expressive power of music!

About the learning material:

- Tools to play your favourite songs on the guitar
- Learn good practicing habits and improve your technique
- All about rhythm and harmony - from elementary to advanced concepts
- Improvisation - from a simple melody to a rock solo and all the way to facing the most feared composition in the world
- Guitar stuff: scales, triads, arpeggios, chord voicings, blindfolded fretboard knowledge
- Last but not least: expand and broaden your musical taste!

Robert

5.0

(9)

I am offering tailor-made Guitar lessons for players who are interested in developing their technical skills on the instrument.

These technical skills include:

- Sweep picking
- Speed picking (alternate, economy, hybrid, tremolo etc)
- Tapping
- Legato (in a variety of styles such as from Allan Holdsworth / Rick Graham / John Petrucci / Richie Kotzen)
- Vibrato / Bending (accurately)
- Rhythm playing

I can also teach you some fundamentals in music theory if relevant to the course material

As this is not my main line of work, I am looking for dedicated students only(!). I expect my students to want to develop and do their assignments.

Martijn

5.0

(9)

🎸 Want to learn to play the guitar (better)?
I'm happy to help you!

My name is Martijn, I am 25 years old and I study medicine in Amsterdam. I have been playing guitar since I was 7, and for years I have had lessons myself. Now I think it would be fun to pass on my experience and enthusiasm to others.

Whether you are just starting out or have already progressed a bit, we tailor the lessons to your level and interests. Would you like to get to know us? Feel free to send us a message!

Greetings,
Martin

Tim

5.0

(9)

Throughout the past 17 years I have played a wide variety of different guitar genres. From classical to jazz, and from pop to funk. Nowadays I mostly write and play my own music which is a mix of all those genres. My approach to learning and playing music has always been very much based on intuition and the emphasis is not as much on theory.

I would be happy to teach you how to use more intuition while playing and/or writing music. I also play piano and sing if you want to learn more about any of those! Lastly, I teach courses and workshops about creativity so if you want to explore your own creativity and get a better understanding of your own creative processes in relation to music then I can definitely help you out with that!

Hans

5.0

(9)

At Guitar Lessons Amsterdam by Hans, I teach you to make music and play along with songs by your favorite artists. You can decide which music you would like to learn to play and then we will see together how I can help you with that. Curious? Book a trial lesson without any obligation.

Gerrit

5.0

(9)

My name is Gerrit, and I offer music and guitar lessons to beginners and intermediate players.
I've been playing guitar for 15 years, two of which were at the conservatory. I'm currently studying musicology at the University of Amsterdam (UvA). My primary focus is playing the guitar, but I can also gain knowledge in music theory, music production, and composition. Above all, enjoying making music is my priority.
I also make my own music, so anyone who can already play a bit of guitar and wants to expand their skills to write their own songs is welcome! We can eventually record this on the computer and create our own music.

Mike

5.0

(9)

I’m a professional guitarist, composer, and producer with over 30 years of experience in recording, performing, and restoring vintage instruments. My lessons are built around real-world playing — not endless scales, but practical music that builds confidence, creativity, and great tone.

Whether you’re a beginner just picking up the guitar or an experienced player looking to refine your sound, I’ll help you understand not only what to play but why it sounds good.

We’ll cover:

Building solid rhythm and expressive phrasing

Understanding tone, pedals, and gear setup

Classic rock, blues, and modern techniques

Playing with feel and intention

Optional lessons on recording and home setup

Lessons are relaxed, friendly, and tailored to your pace. I teach both in person (Amsterdam) and online, and every student gets a personalized plan that fits their goals — whether that’s playing your favorite songs, improving tone, or developing your own sound.

If you’ve ever wanted lessons from someone who’s been there, both on stage and in the studio, this is for you.