Professional Acoustic/Electric Guitar lessons from a performing musician

From 123.23 C$ /h

Learn Guitar with an Experienced Singer-Guitarist – Fun, Friendly, and Flexible! 🎸🎤
Hi there! My name’s Duncan, and I’m a passionate singer-guitarist, performer, and teacher originally from London, now living in beautiful Zurich. I’ve spent years playing, singing, and performing in London’s vibrant music scene, and I’d love to share my experience and love for music with you.

Whether you’re an absolute beginner or looking to refine your skills, my lessons are tailored to your goals and pace. We’ll work on everything from learning your favorite songs to exploring techniques, improvisation, and even a little music theory – all while keeping it fun and inspiring!

I can also help you explore pedals, effects, and looping, guide you in choosing the right guitar, and even assist with recording your demos – giving you everything you need to grow and develop as a musician.

I offer lessons in English at my home in Zurich or at yours – whichever feels more comfortable for you. Flexibility is key, and I’ll do my best to fit around your schedule.

A little about me: I’ve been playing guitar and singing for over 20 years, performed at various venues across London, and taught students of all levels and ages. Whether you’re aiming to jam with friends, write your own music, or just strum and sing along to your favorite tunes, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.

🎶 Ready to start your guitar (and maybe singing!) journey? Feel free to drop me a message. Let’s make music together!
Looking forward to hearing from you!

Duncan

Extra information

I can supply you an acoustic or electric for lessons, however its recommended you have your own.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Horgen, Switzerland

At teacher's location :

Meilen, Switzerland

Online from Switzerland

About Me

Learn Guitar with an Experienced Singer-Guitarist – Fun, Friendly, and Flexible! 🎸🎤

Hi there! My name’s Duncan, and I’m a passionate singer-guitarist, performer, and teacher originally from London, now living in beautiful Zurich. I’ve spent years playing, singing, and performing in London’s vibrant music scene, and I’d love to share my experience and love for music with you.

Whether you’re an absolute beginner or looking to refine your skills, my lessons are tailored to your goals and pace. We’ll work on everything from learning your favorite songs to exploring techniques, improvisation, and even a little music theory – all while keeping it fun and inspiring!

I can also help you explore pedals, effects, and looping, guide you in choosing the right guitar, and even assist with recording your demos – giving you everything you need to grow and develop as a musician.

I offer lessons in English at my home in Zurich or at yours – whichever feels more comfortable for you. Flexibility is key, and I’ll do my best to fit around your schedule.
A little about me: I’ve been playing guitar and singing for over 20 years, performed at various venues across London, and taught students of all levels and ages. Whether you’re aiming to jam with friends, write your own music, or just strum and sing along to your favorite tunes, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.

🎶 Ready to start your guitar (and maybe singing!) journey? Feel free to drop me a message or give me a call at [your contact details]. Let’s make music together!
Looking forward to hearing from you!

Duncan

Education

Over 20 years of live on and off stage experience in venues of all sizes. Having a song repertoire of well over 1000 songs of all styles of rhythms and melodies.

Experience / Qualifications

Over 20 years of live on and off stage experience in venues of all sizes. Having a song repertoire of well over 1000 songs of all styles of rhythms and melodies.

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

Skills

Guitar

Acoustic

Rap & hip hop

Reggae & dub

Rnb

Pop

Funk

Blues

Electric

Folk

Indie & alternative

Punk

Rock

Music composition

Sound (music)

Reviews

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These lessons focus on both (young) children who want to learn harp and adults who want to start using harp. Each student is guided at his own pace and the lessons are adapted to the wishes of each student.
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My name is Bijayashree. I am an Indian/Hindustani Classical Vocalist and a graded artist of All India Radio, Prasar Bharati, based in Zurich. I am teaching Hindustani classical music since 2011 both to children and adults (in groups, private and also Skype) and currently also a teacher at Ateliers d'ethno musicology, Geneva.

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Warm sounds and stylistic versatility - the cello offers that and much more!
Ioanna gives her student body a lively and enriching approach to music. In this way, she awakens the joy of the variety of cello playing. She teaches the various playing techniques in a natural teaching atmosphere. She also experiments with simple melodies, scales and small improvisations. She also dares to work with her students on larger works from the wide range of cello literature.

In terms of pitch, the cello is most similar to the human voice - and thus also to the human soul.

Nikita

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Carlota

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Hello!! My name is Carlota, teacher and music lover.
After years of training and experience, my lessons are adapted, dynamic and tailored to tastes and interests. I was passionate about music from an early age and took part in several music competitions.
I speak Spanish and English.
If you have any questions, I'm here to answer them! :))

Carlota

Zeynep

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Hey there, I'm Zeynep! I was born in Turkey, Istanbul but I was raised internationally and went to a half English- half Turkish bilingual school. I am currently living in Zurich, Switzerland. I'm studying architecture at the ETH. I'm very passionate about teaching and I really enjoy it! I'm not a big fan of being very serious and formal in our lessons, instead, I like to create a fun and enjoyable learning environment. If you would like to get piano lessons, music theory or composing lessons from me, here's my background: I have completed all the 8 grades of the certification of THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC and I have been playing the piano for 12 years. I am a music composer and a song writer. I would be delighted to share my musical knowledge with you!

Vincent

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Whether you are an adult or younger, did you know that with the proper methods, follow-up and advice, you can reach in 2 years the equivalent of what is achieved in 10 years in music school? The passion and pleasure of playing will quickly make you forget the minimum 1h30 of daily practice necessary for this beautiful and pleasant feat. This is the challenge I set myself by offering you these courses.

Practicing classical guitar for 27 years, graduated from the National Conservatory of Limoges, I teach guitar (beginner to advanced levels).

My method is distinguished by a perfect combination of high standards and attention paid to the pleasure of playing.

Passionate about music theory (rhythms, musical notations and other aspects that seem tedious to many), I know how to transmit this taste for musical technique.

The pleasure of play develops when you feel your progress, and these come with regular work. I therefore ask for attendance and regularity of at least 1 hour of practice per day. Depending on the students, the frequency of lessons can be bi-weekly or bi-monthly, and will be defined together, while remaining flexible.

I can also advise you on the purchase of a classical guitar.

Note: the practice of the classical guitar requires short nails on the left hand, and nails overflowing just beyond the tip of the finger, on the right hand, at all times. This allows an inimitable sound quality.

References on request

Follow up by email/phone as needed between lessons.

Examples of pieces you will be able to play after a year: works by Bach, Giuliani, Fernando Sor, Carcassi, Aguado, Jeux Interdits, baroque flamenco, romantic works

Lasha

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🎵I've had students from Europe, Asia and USA. Besides teaching piano, this process gives me an opportunity to communicate with new people, share experiences with each other and have precious, joyful time together.
💫If you would like to learn piano, and find out more about music, have a look at my page.I promise productive, interesting and joyful time during lessons.
( I can teach at ZHdK- Zürcher Hochschule der Künste)

Taras

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Madli

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Piano lessons for children
Duration: 30-45 min.
Lesson schedule: 1x per week
Lesson plan: getting to know the instrument, learning to read music and develop an interest in music through creative and playful approach.

Piano lessons from the age of 12 and adult students
Duration: 60 minutes
Lesson schedule: 1x per week
Lesson plan: leaning to read music, developing and furthering knowledge of music theory, playing a wide range of piano repertoire according to the personal preferences and tastes of each individual students. Emphasis is on enjoying the process of learning a new instrument, learning to play your favourite pieces and support the personal goals of each student.

Composition lessons for children (age 6 to 14)
Duration: 30-45 min.
Lesson schedule: 1x per week
Lesson plan: learning to express musical ideas through graphic notation and improvisation, leaning to notice and deeply listen to the everyday sounds around us and create new sonic ideas through drawing, writing and improvising.
Prior knowledge: no musical knowledge needed

Composition lessons for children from the age of 14 and adults
Duration: 60 min
Lesson schedule: 1x per week
Lesson plan: learning and mastering various tools to give the student the necessary tools to express their musical ideas, listening and analysing a wide variety of musical repertoire to broaden the knowledge and understanding of existing and possible musical aesthetics and existing approaches, developing knowledge of music theory and harmony, help with notation-related questions
Prior knowledge: ability to read music and ideally to play an instrument (not mandatory but strongly advised)

Composition lessons for advanced students
Duration 60-90 min.
Lesson schedule: 1x per week
Lesson plan: helping the student advance their knowledge and craft, listening and analysing a wide variety of musical repertoire to broaden the knowledge and understanding of existing and possible musical aesthetics and existing approaches, helping and giving advice with musical instrumentation, helping with notation-related questions
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My name is Gloria, and I offer private double bass lessons. I completed my professional studies in Spain and my master's degree in double bass in Germany. I also give private double bass lessons on the side.

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Matea

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After many years of studying in ZHdK, and having students of all levels attending the entrance exams in Zürich, Luzern, and Basel, I am looking forward to prepare you to your upcoming exam or without regards to it.

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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.