Teaching in songwriting, storytelling, singing, drums and guitar.

From 107.3 C$ /h

With over 15 years of experience in music, I offer personalized lessons in singing, acoustic and electric guitar, and drums as well as songwriting and storytelling. Whether you’re a beginner looking to start your musical journey or an advanced musician seeking to refine your skills, my teaching approach is tailored to fit your individual goals and style. As a professional singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, I focus not only on technique but also on creativity and self-expression, helping you build confidence as a performer.

My lessons are available both online and in-person, offering flexibility to suit your schedule. Let’s unlock your musical potential together!

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Location

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Around Lucerne, Switzerland

Online from Switzerland

About Me

I’m Erik, a professional musician and storyteller originally from Finland, with a passion for creating and sharing music that connects people on a deep emotional level. Over the past two decades, I’ve performed across Europe, blending my skills in singing, guitar, and drums to create powerful live experiences.

Having studied under renowned teachers and spent years exploring different genres, I believe in the importance of a holistic approach to music education. I aim to not only develop technical skills in my students but also nurture their creativity and confidence as artists. My teaching is rooted in fostering self-expression and building a personal connection with the instrument and music itself.

Whether you’re looking to master your instrument or simply enjoy the journey of learning music, I’m here to guide you through it!

Education

- Private lessons in drums, guitar, singing and music theory at Legato Music Institute 1999-2009
- Professional Musician degree at Yrkesakademin i Österbotten 2009-2011
- Military Musician at the Finish Army 2011-2012
- Songwriting Studies at The Songwriting Academy UK 2022-2024
- The Art Of The Song Pitch, Music for film and TV at Sync Songwriter 2022-2023
- Gold Artist at Modern Musician 2023-2024

Experience / Qualifications

Fulltime Freelance Artist and Musician 2010- present
Songwriter at Sugar House Publishing 2011-2016
Played as a musician in the following bands: Pop Dean, Blackwood, T-Bone Sextet, The Grand, and many more.

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

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Spanish

Swedish

Skills

Guitar

Acoustic

Rnb

Pop

Song & varieties

Folk

Electric

Singing

Song writing

Availability of a typical week

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New York

Online via webcam

At student's home

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08-12

12-16

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20-24

Nathaje

5.0

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Feeling like you're not using the full potential of your voice? I'm a certified voice teacher and I can help you with that. I am part of a worldwide voice community, The Institute for Vocal Advancement (IVA) and I am regularly receiving training and being tested to be the best singing teacher I can be for you.

Some of the teachers in this community I am part of, teach big names of the music industry. I have learnt directly from them. That means that when we have a lesson, you will be getting the same training as stars like Brandon Flowers (The Killers), Seal, Dan Reynolds (Imagine Dragons), Barbara Streisand, Michael Jackson, Brendon Urie (Panic! at the disco) many broadway artists and singers from all possible music styles have learnt with.

In our lessons I will analyze your voice, define a goal for the lesson and trace a plan to achieve that goal. Then we will do vocal exercises that work almost like going to the gym, but for the muscles inside your larynx. Finally we will go through song application, and since I am also a singer/songwriter with a career of more than 10 years, I can help you with interpretation and stylistic choices.

I want to help you start loving all aspects of your own voice. Working with what you have and improving what you can improve, never forgetting the most important thing which is to enjoy the experience of singing.

Nathaje

Šárka

5.0

(2)

Piano and Singing class.
I graduated at Prague Conservatory and traveled the world with my band on the cruise ship.
I have tons of experience with teaching children and i am the happiest around them.
We will go through the basics, music theory and all basics thing that are important for beeing able to play.
At my singing class, there is also a little bit of piano involved. I will explain you the breathing, we will talk about your body importance and i explain the technique.
In order to motivate my students, I always combinate important methodic things to play with their own favorite things to play. The same at my piano class.

I speak fluent English, my German is not the best, but i am working on it. I have also students, who dont speak English and we always make it work, actually it is a lot of fun.

Via webcam i only teach singing, not piano.

Daniel

5.0

(2)

Hello Everyone!

My name is Daniel!

I am a South African/Swiss Singer, Composer and Arranger with a Bachelors degree in music.

As a singer, I can help you with fundamental techniques, vocal improvisation and performance - giving you the knowledge I have picked up from my time performing with multiple different types of ensembles as well as in the education sphere.

In my opinion, the most important thing any student can have is a straightforward set of approaches and techniques to practice so that they can tackle holes in their technique and knowledge to help them achieve their goals. As your teacher, I will make it my mission to help you find these approaches in an easy and digestible way so you can have consistent and significant progress as you strive to become a better musician.

As a Composer and Arranger, I can help you get to grips with Theory from the school to University level and share the Arranging and Orchestration techniques I've picked up during my university experience.

Excited to work with you!

Natalia

5.0

(2)

I teach breathing technique, correct articulation, correct sound production, vowel formation, Italian school - bel canto, warm-up, support in the selection of the repertoire, help with rehearsal
of the existing repertoire from classical to pop

Robyn

5.0

(2)

Anyone can sing! If you want to start or improve your vocal development, I'm a certified voice teacher that can help you.

Having trained with the Institute of Vocal Advancement (IVA), I have learned from teachers who have taught broadway stars and bands such as The Killers and Imagine Dragons. The same singing techniques that were taught to them, I will teach to you!
I am also continuously training and developing my teaching to ensure I will be the best teacher for you.

When we have a lesson, I will listen to your voice and shape the lesson to meet your needs, your desires and be individual to you. Every lesson I teach is different because every voice is different. The exercises we do in the lessons will strengthen and train your voice, allowing you to sing without strain, discomfort or fatigue.
Finally I will use what we have done to help you sing the songs you love!

Singing is about your voice, your passion and your style. With my style of teaching, I am able to teach all style of singing. I can't wait to encourage you on your vocal journey and help you fall even more in love with singing.

I'm looking forward to our lessons!
Robyn

Taras

5.0

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Love – is a very important component of the human happiness. And my goal and duty as a Music teacher is to develop and protect Love towards Music in every student’s heart. I’m looking forward to meet the new students who are looking for the joyful and fruitful studies of Music, holding such a beautiful instrument, as Guitar.

All styles of playing will be offered, including jazz, blues, funk, classical, fingerstyle, and modern improvisation; and you will be encouraged to focus or branch out as you wish.

Simone

5.0

(2)

Hello there! My name is Simone and I would be happy to be your next guitar teacher.
I started to play since I was ten, completed my studies in Milano for 3 years and moved to the Us for 3 more years.

In this time I was part of different bands which I was grateful to experience live and studio performances.

I will be sharing all my experiences with you and surely we will have fun!

Radosław

5.0

(2)

This class is designed for adult beginners who want to learn guitar in a clear, structured way – without chaos or wasted time.

You will learn:
- proper technique and posture from the start
- how to tune the guitar and understand basic fundamentals
- essential open chords and smooth chord changes
- basic rhythm and strumming used in real songs
- how to practice effectively, even with limited time

The focus is on solid foundations and real progress, not random exercises. Everything is explained step by step, with practical playing from the first lesson.

By the end of the class, you’ll be able to play simple songs confidently and know exactly how to keep improving on your own.