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Electric Guitar Lessons for Beginners (12+) 🤘🤘

From 49 C$ /h

Hello! My name is Yannick and I am a passionate guitar teacher with a love for music that I like to share with my students.

Music has always been an important part of my life, and I believe that everyone can experience the joy and satisfaction that music brings. Whether you are a beginner looking to learn the basics of the electric guitar or want to further develop your skills, I am ready to guide you on your musical journey.

My lessons are suitable for everyone aged 12 and over.

Please feel free to contact me for more information or to schedule a trial lesson. I look forward to discovering the magic of music with you!

See you soon! 🤘

Extra information

Bring your own guitar and keep a folder for scores

Location

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At teacher's location :

Mechelen, België

About Me

Education

I received my musical training at the Pop & Jazz Academy, where I specialized in the electric guitar.

During my studies I developed both technical skills and an in-depth understanding of music theory and composition. By continually updating my own knowledge and skills, I can offer my students a rich and varied learning experience, with a focus on the unique aspects of the electric guitar.

Experience / Qualifications

With over 4 years of experience as a guitar teacher, I have helped many beginners achieve their musical goals.

I have played in several bands, making me familiar with a wide range of genres, from rock and blues to jazz. This experience allows me to enrich my lessons with various styles and techniques.

My lessons are specially designed for beginners aged 12 years and over who want to take their first steps into the world of the electric guitar. I adapt my teaching methods to the individual needs and interests of each student, with a focus on developing both technical skills and creative expression.

My lessons are structured but flexible, and aimed at creating a positive and motivating learning environment in which every student can grow and flourish.

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

Dutch

English

Skills

Guitar

Blues

Funk

Pop

Rock

Folk

Indie & alternative

Music theory

Audio recording

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Lou-Indigo

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The course that I propose is BILINGUAL FRENCH / ENGLISH, as well as 2 BOOKS.

Age and musical taste are not restrictive when in the program, you can with qualitative daily work (not quantitative) quickly observe your progress.

Here the pleasure of playing music is put forward.

The kind of music you love most will be the focus of the course, their codes and secrets will be the focus of our study, that's what I want to share with you.

We can do technical lessons and simply learn together how to play one or more songs of your choice or mine, enrich your game with this approach and your repertoire!

(For example, We can re-arrange the pieces and make them more original by approaching the system (CAGED), and enriching their chords, resulting in new positions, new techniques and new sounds, using arpeggio techniques rather than strumming for 4-chord pieces, voicing and fingerstyle techniques, in short, expanding the instrument's playing fields and playing skills to keep progressing in your game and improve your rehearsals ...)

If you make a request, this program is obviously accompanied by the pleasure of learning more in theory and being able to directly apply new knowledge on its instrument and identify its common or rare use in the pieces discussed in class.

In this case, the theory is translated to be accessible to anyone, both for those who are connoisseurs and for those who discover everything from absolute zero.
The exercises, songs, and theoretical explanations offered throughout the program are organized in an order of progressive difficulty.

I wrote and produced 2 books of my method to learn the guitar and the music, that I sell to accompany my course and your apprenticeship in the best conditions and so that you can continue the course even at home and to review etc ... .
There is ONE BOOK OF COURSES containing all the theoretical and practical program of the year, as well as a BOOK OF EXERCISE on the ranges and the modes that you can obtain directly.

You can find here an indicative list of objectives that I propose in my theoretical program, which can of course adapt to your request.

The general theoretical objectives of the course:

--- Tuning / tuning and knowing his guitar:
* Standard Tuning
* Drop Tuning
* Open Tuning
* Adjust the optimal tension of the strings
* Adjust the shaft axis
* Adjust the action of the strings
* Choose the strings adapted to the style of play / tuning
* Change his strings

-Know his chords:
* Triads: Fundamental State & Inversions
* Tetrads: Fundamental State & Inversions
* The chord progressions of the Range
* Arpeggio techniques (tapping, sweep, 1/2/4 fing.shape, etc ...)

--- Know his scales and his modes

* The Mode of the Major scale
* 3 Modes of the Minor scale: Natural / Melodic / Harmonic
* Modes of the Pentatonic range: 5 positions
* Modes of the Blues range: 5 positions
Etc ...

--- Technique to the Pick / Plectrum / Tab / Pick (Electric Guitar):
* Alternate Picking
* Fast Picking / Tremolo Picking
* Hybrid Picking
* Palm Mute
* Natural Harmonics
* Pinch Harmonics
* Artificial Harmonics
* Shredding
* Tapping
* Sweep Picking
* Legato Picking

--- Strumming / Hand Picking (Acoustic Guitar)
* "SnareDrum" percussion on the guitar
* Arpeggios pinched with 4 fingers + thumb
* Rasgueado (Flamenco Technique)
* Generic Strumming
* Fingerstyle Picking
* Two-finger picking + Legato for fast melodies (eg a solo)

-Play the metronome
* exercises on click
* practice on song riffs

-Learn his favorite songs
* without thinking about the difficulty, nothing is impossible with the right methodology

-Improvise
* choose ranges and positions
* to place oneself rhythmically, to finish on the judicious notes

-Theory of Harmony
* Understand harmonization and its practice

-Theory on the Melody

-Theory of Rhythm

Nate

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" 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!

Giorgos

4.88

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I'm Giorgos and i teach Lute and Classical guitar!
I have over 15 years of teaching experience, and have studied and have my Degrees from the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, both in Classical Guitar as well as Historical Plucked instruments.

I regularly perform in concert halls with orchestras and groups all around Europe, perform with my own ensembles based in Brussels and Italy, and enjoy an active teaching schedule.

My aim with teaching is to find the best way to facilitate the student to find their own voice and direction, and to help steer them on their preferred road of performance. The schedule and repertoire are decided by the student, and we plot a course together depending on your goals, whether that's aiming to place into an academy or the conservatories, or if you just enjoy playing music as a hobby and wish that it accompanies you through your life!

I'm looking forward to hear from you!

Camille

4.88

(88)

Folk or classical acoustic guitar.

The teaching philosophy is adapted to the level of each individual, according to the pace of work and motivation.

For example, for beginners: Technique of the plectrum or fingers, coordination and correction of the right and left hand. Learning basic chords, simple themes, simple rhythms, reading tablatures (...).

For intermediaries: development of rhythm, construction of chords, writing of tablatures, basic notions of harmony (...).

Depending on your goals, you can learn, if you wish, to play 60 to 80% of current music from the first lessons, which often use the same chords and the same techniques. The objectives take into consideration the following points:

-Study of various playing techniques, chords, harmony, music of your choice, rhythm, with reading of tablature, teaching structured around the repertoire you like, technique of developing the musical ear
- Discovery of the neck, notes and basic positions of open chords
- Left / right hand coordination and rhythm exercises for the right hand
- Learning of different pieces of your choice
- Left hand control exercises, speed and precision
- Learning arpeggios
- Work around muscle memory
- Learning improvisation, musical play with others
- Ear training: use your ears to find chords, melodies, sounds and techniques used
-Spend a pleasant moment of exchange, without unnecessary institutional pressure, while obtaining concrete results
-Understand and discover the many facets of an exciting and user-friendly instrument
- Benefit from personalized advice on your posture and certain pitfalls to avoid when starting alone
-Adjust and clarify your self-taught knowledge
- Learn tablatures / tabs & in English.

Note :
- Possibility to use the guitar available on site, during the test phase.
- As our teacher is also a singing teacher, it is possible to combine the two disciplines: guitar + vocal instrument, and to work on synchronization, style and accuracy.
- Possibility of offering this course (birthday, party, Christmas, event ...) to the person of your choice.

THE TEACHER :
Trained in Grande Ecole post-preparatory classes & Ivy League university in the United States, our teacher has specialized and has worked for more than 15 years, in Europe and North America, in the field, in renowned international public and private establishments, with careful pedagogy and methodology as the watchwords.

PLACES :
- Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Friborg-Neuchâtel-Montreux-Bâle-Sion-Sierre-Morges-Bienne. But currently, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid. These sessions also seem to be perfectly unanimous since they have the advantages of direct (example: quality of the interaction), without its disadvantages (ex: loss of travel time), with additional advantages (ex: of notes on the chat, which can be reread afterwards). In this context, these videoconference sessions for which you have requested me, seem to arouse a certain enthusiasm (and a certain enthusiasm). At your request, I therefore continue to offer them.

Ngoc

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I am a Vietnamese pianist and I would love to share nice music with you in a friendly environment. I have finished my Master's in piano specialization at the Royal Conservatory of Liège and piano accompaniment at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. Giving concerts, making some recordings, working in both classical and contemporary music, and with more than 10 years of experience in teaching, I would be happy to share all my knowledge and enjoy the music together!

Paloma

4.88

(88)

🎻Do you want to learn to play a new instrument?
✅Are you already a violin or viola player and want to improve your technique or prepare auditions?
🎼Do you want to learn fun repertoire?

THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY!

I teach from beginners to advanced players, my lessons are inclusive and adapted to everyone. My priority is to make learning a fun experience.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
✏️Arranging and adapting the music you like to your level (songs, soundtracks, video game music, etc).
🎶Playing adapted duos with me in the lessons.
🎻Learning about your own instrument and its possibilities.
🧠Dynamic technique exercises that stimulate your creativity.
🧘Learn how to be aware and connect with your body when playing.

And so much more! Don't hesitate to contact me for more information.

ABOUT ME: I obtained my Bachelor and Master diplomas in Royal Conservatoire Antwerp. I have performed across Europe with many orchestras and I also have my own music projects that blend classical music genres such as jazz, folk, flamenco...

Jeremy

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Hi, my name is Jeremy and I've played music for 19 years, having performed over 200 concerts and composed with a wide variety of groups and ensembles across England and Belgium in many genres (Funk, R&B, Soul, Jazz, Rock, Alternative, Punk and more). I have completed 3 years of intensive bass study at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels and am currently playing bass plus backing-vocals and song arrangement for Kids of the Elephant and Arrubio.

In these lessons, I will help you reach your goals while having fun in the process, keeping the lessons structured and tailored to your personal needs. I have 5 years of experience helping students improve as well as specialist knowledge in a multitude of styles. Some examples of what you might learn include:

- Correct hand positioning & posture for best performance and faster learning.
- Learning your favorite songs quickly and easily.
- Breaking down rhythms & dynamics
- Understanding the role of bass playing in a band.
- Understanding what makes a good bassline and composing your own.
- Essential music theory for bass & more advanced techniques (eg: melodic techniques, rhythmic, slap bass, etc)
- How to improvise, jam and play with other musicians.

Appropriate homework/exercises and recordings are provided during lessons. I also like to give advice and direction for people with musical aspirations. I'm also an empathetic person that loves teaching, so don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.

Julián

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(88)

Embark on a musical journey with our comprehensive lessons. We offer courses for all levels, covering piano, guitar, solfège, harmony, and composition. Whether you prefer theoretical, practical, or a blend of both, we tailor the learning experience to your preference.

Master the techniques of your chosen instrument, delve into solfège, and explore the art of musical composition. Our lessons are designed to be dynamic and engaging, providing a structured environment for your musical growth.

Discover the joy of learning your favorite songs while developing a strong foundation in music. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, our dedicated instructors are here to guide you on your musical journey. Enroll now and unlock your full musical potential.

Lydia

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As an experienced music theory tutor and professional pianist, I use a curriculum established by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) in the UK to guide students from grades 1-8 (beginning up to early-advanced levels) towards mastery of music theory. We can start from the beginning and work your way up, or find a suitable level based on prior knowledge. My students regularly achieve highest marks in the ABRSM exams following this system. However, if exams are not your goal, and you would simply like a deeper level of theoretical understanding of your music pieces, we apply the insights gained from this course directly to the pieces you are studying without a lot of stress.

Course components include:

Notation and solfège
Rhythm
Meter
Scales + Arpeggios
Intervals
Chords
Cadences
Harmonic Function
Form and Analysis

My background in music theory derives from my professional musical training in the USA where I followed advanced honors-level music theory, ear-training, musical analysis, and orchestral conducting courses in addition to my regular piano performance studies. The insights provided from these analytical courses have proved immensely beneficial to my own life as a pianist. This knowledge not only speeds up the learning process for a musical piece, but also increases confidence in performance by enhancing memorization skills and providing a higher level of awareness of the components which drive musical phrasing and expression. A knowledge of music theory is therefore a crucial element for proficiency of any instrument and a huge aid to any serious music student.

Brent

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Do you have trouble reading music? Do you love listening to music, but don't understand time signatures, keys or chords? Music theory often sounds abstract, but with the right explanation and concrete examples it suddenly becomes a lot more logical, and even fun :)

For whom?
- Beginner or advanced musicians who want to better understand what they are doing.
- Students preparing for music theory exams (e.g. music school, entrance exams).
- Independent artists/producers who want to deepen their musical knowledge.
- Anyone who is curious about the language behind music.

What can you expect?
- Clear explanation, at your own pace.
- Theory made immediately applicable with examples on the piano.
- Extra attention to insight instead of learning dry rules by heart.
- Tutoring fully tailored to your level and goal (classical, pop, songwriting, production, ...).

About me
I obtained a Grade 8 diploma in Music Theory and also a Grade 8 Piano from the Royal Schools of Music. In addition, I hold a diploma in Audio Engineering from Hofa College. I am active as a music artist and producer myself. Thanks to this combination of classical training and practical experience, I know how important it is to make theory understandable, concrete, and musical. I use my own piano during lessons to clarify everything visually and audibly.

Possible topics:
- Learn to read music.
- Scales, chords & harmony.
- Form and analysis (classical, jazz or pop).
- Rhythm, time signatures & tempo.
- Music theory for producers/songwriters.
- Songwriting.
- Preparation for exams or entrance tests.

Practical
- 1-on-1 lessons, online or live (if you don't live too far away).
- I provide materials, or we work with what you need.
- No prior knowledge required. Lessons adapted to your level.

🎶 Feel free to send me a message with your questions or goals. We'll see how I can best help you.

Skander

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Having graduated from the Royal Conservatory of Brussels in jazz guitar, I have toured Europe with many renowned artists in various styles (jazz, afro-fusion, pop-funk, soul, funk, afro-pop, oriental fusion...).

I offer guitar lessons adapted to all levels, all ages and all profiles — whether you are more intuitive or analytical, my teaching experience allows me to adapt precisely to your needs.

With me, you will learn:
- Basic chords, then increasingly complex ones
- to read and interpret a musical score
- Improvisation in all styles
- Basic music theory, then increasingly advanced
- Develop your technique and musical language...

And above all: develop a healthy and joyful relationship with the instrument!

French version
Graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Brussels in Jazz Guitar, I have toured across Europe with renowned artists in a wide range of styles (jazz, Afro-fusion, pop-funk, soul, funk, Afro-pop, oriental fusion...).

I offer guitar lessons tailored to all levels, all ages, and all personalities — whether you're more intuitive or analytical, my teaching experience allows me to adapt precisely to your needs.

With me, you will learn:
-Basic chords, then increasingly complex ones
-To read and interpret sheet music
-Improvisation in all styles
-Basic music theory then increasingly complex
- Develop your technical abilities and your musical language..

And above all: develop a healthy and joyful relationship with the instrument!

Anthony

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You, a guitar enthusiast like...
If you've just started playing guitar or want to improve your guitar skills, I'm ready to give you a follow-up specifically designed for you, so that we can develop your skills and artistic creativity.
How? Thanks to secrets that I was able to discover on my own.
Don't hesitate to book an appointment, it's inexpensive and you won't be disappointed!

Cristina

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My guitar lessons are for children, teenagers and adults of all levels, from beginner to advanced.

My long and in-depth musical and pedagogical training allows me to adapt my method to each student and each situation, while respecting their individuality and supporting them in achieving their goals.

I can also support students who wish to prepare for exams or entrance and evaluation competitions within music academies or conservatories, by offering work adapted to the requirements of the program and the objectives of each individual.

I also offer early music lessons on historical plucked string instruments: lute, theorbo, baroque guitar and romantic guitar.

Courses in music theory and solfège, as well as courses in music history, are also available.

Hervé

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FRENCH

I'm ENERVIU, a DJ and music curator based in Brussels. My sound ranges from UK club music like garage, bass, dub, and breaks to house, jazz, and funk selections. I play in various settings, from clubs to private events, and I also share my passion through videos about the history of musical genres.

I offer a four-session introductory course to DJing, tailored to your level and tastes.
My goal: to give you the basics to become independent behind the decks, develop your selection, and build a world that reflects your personality. Each session combines explanations, listening, and practical application.

**Session 1 — Discover DJing and develop your listening skills**

We will explore the role of the DJ and the different facets of their practice: club, radio, bar, or private event. We will discuss musical research, selection, and what gives a set its identity.

Through listening, you will learn to recognize tempo, beats, measures, and musical phrases, as well as identify introductions, breaks, and repeats. These fundamentals will allow you to better understand the energy of a piece and the appropriate moments for a transition.

*Objective: to acquire basic listening skills and begin making a personal selection.*

**Session 2 — Understanding Turntables and the Mixing Console**

We will discover the equipment and its essential controls: playback, cue, jog, tempo adjustment, faders, gain and equalization.

You will learn how to use headphone pre-listening, adjust levels, and synchronize two tracks. We will cover beatmatching, both by ear and with available tools, to help you understand what you are doing and gain confidence.

Objective: to get to grips with the equipment and perform your first sequences.

**Session 3 — Preparing your music with Rekordbox**

We will use Rekordbox to import your tracks, organize your library and create playlists tailored to your mixing preferences.

You will learn to read waveforms, check the tempo and rhythmic grid, and then place useful cues using Memory Cues and Hot Cues. We will cover keys as a selection aid and prepare a USB drive compatible with the equipment used.

Objective: to have an organized and ready-to-play selection.

**Session 4 — Practicing and building your first mix**

We will combine the acquired skills to link several pieces together: tempo matching, alignment of musical phrases and transitions using volumes and equalization.

We'll also work on the progression of the set: creating an atmosphere, choosing the next track, gradually building energy, and letting the music breathe. You'll create a short mix that we'll listen to together to identify your strengths and areas for improvement.

We will conclude with useful tips for a first performance: prepare your music, plan a backup and check the technical conditions of the venue.

Objective: to create a first coherent mix and leave with exercises to continue progressing.

Throughout the journey, we will start with the music you love to refine your listening skills, affirm your choices, and develop the pleasure of sharing it.

**Session 5 — Preparing your first gigs and presenting your DJ project**

We will explore the first steps to playing in public: contacting venues and programmers, sharing a relevant mix and clearly communicating your availability, rates and technical requirements.

We'll cover the essential elements of a short biography, a press kit, and a technical rider. Drawing on my experience in clubs and at private events, we'll see how to adapt your offering to different contexts while staying true to your musical identity.

Finally, we will build a personal action plan: skills to develop further, the next mix to record and venues to target for your first gigs.

*Objective: to understand how bookings work and leave with concrete steps to develop your DJ project.*

ENGLISH

I'm ENERVIU, a DJ and music curator based in Brussels. My musical world spans club sounds UK garage, bass, dub and breaks alongside house, jazz and funk selections. I play in settings ranging from clubs to private events, and I also share my passion through videos exploring the history of music genres.

I offer a **four-session introduction to DJing**, tailored to your level and musical tastes. My goal is to help you feel confident behind the decks, develop your selections and build a musical identity of your own. Each session combines explanations, listening and hands-on practice.

**Session 1 — Discover DJing and develop your listening skills**

We'll explore the role of a DJ across different settings, including clubs, radio, bars and private events. We'll discuss how to discover music, select tracks and give a set its own identity.

Through listening exercises, you'll learn to identify tempo, beats, bars and musical phrases, as well as intros, breakdowns and drops. These foundations will help you understand a track's energy and recognize suitable moments for a transition.

*Goal: develop your listening skills and start putting together a personal selection.*

**Session 2 — Get to know the decks and mix**

We'll explore the equipment and its essential controls: play, cue, jog wheels, tempo adjustment, faders, gain and EQ.

You'll learn how to cue tracks in your headphones, manage audio levels and synchronize two tracks. We'll practice beatmatching by ear and explore the tools available to support it, helping you understand your actions and build confidence.

*Goal: become comfortable with the equipment and make your first transitions.*

**Session 3 — Prepare your music with Rekordbox**

We'll use Rekordbox to import your tracks, organize your library and create playlists that support the sets you want to play.

You'll learn to read waveforms, check tempo and beatgrids, and set useful markers with Memory Cues and Hot Cues. We'll introduce musical keys as a selection tool and prepare a USB drive compatible with the equipment you'll be using.

*Goal: build an organized selection that's ready to play.*

**Session 4 — Practice and build your first mix**

We'll bring everything together to mix several tracks, working on beatmatching, phrase alignment and transitions using volume controls and EQ.

We'll also explore how to shape a set: establish a mood, choose the next track, develop the energy and give the music room to breathe. You'll perform a short mix, which we'll listen back to together to identify your strengths and areas to develop.

We'll finish with practical habits for your first performance: preparing your music, keeping a backup and checking the venue's technical setup.

*Goal: create your first coherent mix and leave with exercises to keep improving.*

Throughout the course, we'll build on the music you love to sharpen your listening skills, develop your own taste and enjoy sharing it with others.

**Session 5 — Prepare for your first gig and present yourself as a DJ**

We'll explore how to take your first steps towards playing in public. You'll learn how to approach venues and promoters, share a relevant demo mix and communicate clearly about your availability, fees and technical needs.

We'll cover the essentials of a short artist bio, a press kit and a technical rider. Drawing on my experience across club and private events, we'll discuss how to adapt your proposal to different settings while staying true to your musical identity.

To finish, we'll put together a personal action plan: what to practice next, which mix to record and how to identify suitable opportunities for your first gigs.

*Goal: understand the booking process and leave with clear next steps to develop your DJ project.*

Adèle

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- The Suzuki method is fun and practical for beginners

- We'll work on technique (position, scales, a little music theory) and musicality (I'm open to any musical suggestions): as a composer myself, I don't hesitate to play or improvise accompaniments with my students for a more collaborative experience.

- I can teach violin and viola, having studied both

- My courses are aimed at beginners, false beginners, and intermediate level students (2nd cycle of conservatory)