Music Theory - Composition, Harmony, History, Solfeggio

From 47.01 C$ /h

Hi there!

My name is Matteo and I'm a Master student in Composition at the Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp.

I'd be very happy to help you if you want to deepen music writing, and/or with any theory doubts you might have! Just ti say a little about myself, before arriving in Belgium I did my Composition Bachelor in Switzerland, at the Bern Academy of the Arts, with Simon Steen-Andersen, and I also studied Violin in Milan, my home town.

I also had masterclasses with the following composers: Georg Friedrich Haas, Paul Clift, Stefano Gervasoni, Matthew Shlomowitz, Trond Reinholdtsen, Eva Reiter, Giorgio Colombo Taccani, Dmitri Kourliandski, Pierre Jodlowski, Stefan Prins.

Extra information

Bring pen, paper, laptop and books if you have!

Location

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At student's location :

Around Brussels, Belgium

At teacher's location :

Rue de la Tannerie Huidevetterij, Koekelberg, Belgium

Online from Belgium

About Me

Hi there! My name is Matteo and I'm a Master student in Composition at the Royal Conservatoire Antwerp. I previously studied in Switzerland and in my home town, where I attended the so called "Classical Lyceum" and, by passion next to my music studies, the Modern Humanities Faculty at the University of Milan.

Education

Master's Degree, Composition
Sep. 2025 - present | Koninklijk Conservatorium Antwerpen (BE)

Bachelor's Degree, Composition
2022 – 2025 | Hochschule der Künste Bern (CH)

Bachelor’s degree, Violin
2018 – 2021 | Civica Scuola di Musica “Claudio Abbado” (IT)

Experience / Qualifications

I've been teaching various subjects during all my studies and I do my best to be versatile and precise, not wasting my students' time.

Age

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

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Italian

Skills

Music theory

Music composition

Music history

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Italian conversation session - speaking, writing, reading - grammar and syntax

30.8 C$ /h

Hi there!

My name is Matteo and I was born and raised in Milan. I'd be happy to help you learn Italian and/or become fluent in it having friendly conversations about any topic you'd like and others suggested by me. In case you're you are preparing for a trip, we could also imagine some real-life situations while getting around in the city!

Together, we'll work on your speaking, writing and reading skills, I'll also help you with grammar and syntax rules, and I'd love to share my love for literature discussing about books you'd like to read in original language!

Nate

4.9

(21)

" UNIQUE "
What if telling your story with music could be fun and playful?

Don't waste hours going around in circles, constantly searching for videos on YouTube to learn in a simple and structured way.

To finally be able to express your feelings, your emotions, all through the guitar?

It's possible! And what we'll see through my lessons: you'll learn how to tune the instrument, practice its first chords, and quickly play your first songs.

Develop your ear and musical identity by exploring styles such as pop, rock, country, blues, jazz, bossa nova, funk just to name a few.

Discover and explore the richness of scales and modes to combine them with playing expressions like hammer-ons, pull-offs, legato, bends... Does that sound like Chinese to you? I understand. Through my lessons, all of this will no longer hold any secrets for you!

Whether you have no experience or a few weeks of practice under your belt, we will go step by step, taking into account your level, so that you progress at your own pace.

Without forgetting the most important thing: have fun!

Ana

4.9

(21)

I am a cello teacher, musical awakening and music theory. My classes are for people of all ages. From toddlers to adults.

I graduated with two bachelor's degrees from the Real Conservatorio de Música de Madrid and the Koninklijke Conservatorium Brussels.

I graduated from the Master's degree at the Koninklijke Conservatorium Brussels with Olsi Leka, principal cellist of the Belgian National Orchestra.

Here you have the opportunity to offer your children the best gift in the world... Learn the long way about music: a beautiful and fun introduction to music.

My classes are in Spanish, English and French.
I would be really happy to help you!

Boris

4.9

(21)

Lessons in piano, harpsichord, and historical and modern cello, with program and repertoire, adapted to the goals and speed of each student, whether young, not so young, or adult, for a general introduction to these instruments, for preparation for high music education, as a supplementary aid for exams in music academies, or for a hobby, or for amateur group music-making, or for developing qualities as concentration, coordination, discipline, expressibility, awareness of styles and music history.
In my teaching, I rely mostly on old traditional methods, books, and repertoire, which have proved their efficiency over the time. I also make use of the teaching tradition of partimenti of the old Neapolitan conservatories - exercises for composing that can be applied from early stage. This not only adds a creative element soon after very beginning, but also teaches via practice the basics of harmony and polyphony.
Lessons can be combined (+30min.) with theory/solfege (ear training), if the student wishes.
English, Nederlands, française, Deutsch.
I have been teaching for more than 15 years, privately, in Brussels, and in New York in the past, more than 100 students.
I am a graduate of Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel, in baroque cello and harpsichord, but I play also modern cello organ, and piano.

Federico

4.9

(21)

My name is Federico and I am a professional and Award Winning saxophone player.
I worked at Koninklijk Conservatorium of Bruxelles as an Assistant Professor of Jeroen Van Herzeele the jazz saxophone professor.
I graduated at Conservatorio G.Martucci of Salerno (Italy) and had both Bachelor and Master with full marks with honors. During the course of my studies i also spent two academic years abroad , one at the Kask and Conservatorium of Ghent with the supervision of Bart Defoort and one at the Koninklijk Conservatorium of Bruxelles with John Ruocco.
In 2017 i won the "Massimo Urbani International Jazz Competition" prize that saw as head of the jury Kurt Rosenwinkel & Fabrizio Bosso.
I play in several Jazz bands and I have been performing all around Europe.
I recorded a solo album called "Right Now" with the famous Italian label "Philology Records" & the album"Supernova" with my own band. I also recorded several albums with different bands and of many styles, from jazz, funk to pop.
I toured with the famous Italian Drummer Tullio De Piscopo (Pino Daniele, Mina, Astor Piazzolla's drummer) and also had the chance to make a variety of television appearances on Italian National Television (Rai1, Rai5, Rai3).

Prizes & Awards
- Toots Thielemans Jazz Award 2022 ( Jasen Weaver group) Bruxelles
- A.I.R. artist residency 2019/20 - MIDJ/SIAE ( Festival International de Jazz de Montréal & Italian Cultural Istitute of Montréal ).
- Tomorrow’s Jazz 2018 prize - (Veneto Jazz)
- 1st place Massimo Urbani International Jazz Competition 2017
- Audience Award Massimo Urbani International Jazz Competition 2017
- VitaVita Prize “Italian Young Talent” 2017
- 3rd place at Bucharest Jazz Competition 2014
- Finalist at Barga Jazz Competition 2014
- 1st Place at “Campi Flegrei International Chamber Music Competition 2010”

Pierre

4.9

(21)

I study the horn at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, and I offer music theory/musical training lessons for all ages from 7 years old, for levels ranging from beginner to first year of conservatory.
I am now a psychology student at UGent, and I also play the cello.

Natalia

4.9

(21)

I am Natalia, a piano musician and music writer.
I compose my own music pieces on the piano, music tracks in different genres including, for example, film scores, pop songs and classical music.

I make and play music for anything that requires music. Movies, TV shows, plays, commercials, songs.

Here you will be informed about the offers for performances and composing and also about the piano lessons...

Julien

4.9

(21)

My method is based on serious and rigorous practice (while taking into account the student's ambitions) as well as learning most often by ear. This is indeed how music can be truly integrated over the long term.
I would be delighted to work with serious and determined students.

Alba

4.9

(21)

Graduated in cello in Barcelona, finishing my master in historical cello at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. Passionate cellist with a lot of experience in performance and education. I specialize in historically informed music, so I try to understand the context around each music I play, so we enter into a dialogue between current events and the era in which the music was created. In my classes we will learn the basic technique of the cello but also we will look together for what we want to express with the music we make, and techniques more adapted to the era.

Henry

4.9

(21)

I am Henry, concert pianist, currently a student at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels.

I have had extensive experience as a soloist on stages and in concerts, as well as experience as a teacher for children and adults with very good results.
The teaching method involves different learning processes in the student;

- recognition of notes on the keyboard
- correct positioning of hands and fingers
- learning to read sheet music
- learning works and resources to interpret them
- basic musical, melodic and rhythmic theory.

Emidio

4.9

(21)

Have you ever listened to a piece of music and wanted to understand more about it?

I’m offering personalized music lessons, where YOU decide what to explore! Whether you're curious about harmony, rhythm, musical styles from around the world, or any other concept, I will tailor each lesson to your interests. And if there’s a topic I’m not familiar with yet, I’ll take the time to learn and prepare the lesson just for you.

Or, if you prefer, embark on a guided introduction to music, exploring essential concepts through carefully selected listening examples from across the globe.

Diogo

4.9

(21)

I am a professional drummer, composer, and performer based in Brussels, with an active career in jazz, improvised, and creative music across Europe.

Whether your background is rock, pop, world, indie, or anything else, we focus on what serves your music, and on what learning this instrument can become. My goal is not to tell you strictly how things should be done, but to help you find your own way of doing them. To strengthen the musician that already exists inside you, and give you the tools to grow with confidence and independence.

I offer private drum lessons focused on long term development rather than isolated sessions. My work with students is based on regular weekly lessons, helping each drummer build solid technique, musical awareness, sound, and a personal voice in the instrument.

These lessons are for:
- Beginners who want a strong and musical foundation
- Intermediate players who want to improve groove, coordination, and confidence
- Creative musicians interested in improvisation, sound, and advanced rhythmic development.

My approach is practical and human. We work on what you really need, from basic technique and time feel to more advanced topics like independence, phrasing, and creative practice methods.

I mainly work with students who are interested in continuity and real progress through regular lessons.

Gonçalo

4.9

(21)

Music is part of our days and it has so much effect on us, so why not give it a try and learn more about it ?
I will teach you how to play an instrument and also give you more understanding of Music in any other aspect beisdes the cello !

I can introduce you the Cello but also give more intensive lessons.

There is not a specific age for someone who wants to learn to start. I am glad to be your guide line for something new or improve your skills !

José

4.9

(21)

My own quest with the instrument inevitably led me to want to help future musicians enjoy music and, at the same time, to develop myself as a violinist and as a person through teaching.

My method focuses on making the student feel comfortable with the instrument and finding their own way to express themselves through their body!

Mariia

4.9

(21)

I provide private piano lessons for both children and adults, suitable for beginners and continuing students. My approach focuses on learning the instrument effectively while developing musical skills, including ear training, rhythm, and overall musicality. Lessons can take place at the student’s home, with flexible travel options across different areas of Brussels. Sessions are available in both Russian and English.

Chokri

4.9

(21)

About the lesson

I am a second-year jazz piano student at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels and I offer piano lessons for beginners and intermediate students.

My lessons are adapted to each student’s goals and musical interests. Whether you want to learn the basics of piano, improve your technique, or explore jazz and pop styles, I will guide you step by step in a relaxed and motivating environment.

What we can work on :

Piano technique and posture

Jazz harmony and improvisation

Learning songs (jazz, pop, contemporary music)

Rhythm and musical expression

Basics of music theory if needed