Online or In Person: Piano and Music Theory Lessons

From 83 C$ /h

There is not a better time to study the piano! Experienced, dedicated, and fun instruction for your goals at the instrument.
I am a University music professor, now based in Østerbro, Copenhagen, with 20 years of experience teaching across Canada and the United States.

My students work in classical and popular styles, toward goals of examination preparations, university and conservatory acceptances, as well as learning a specific style or set of pieces, or simply for life enrichment. Music is the ultimate way to communicate and to express, and it is my goal for my students to equip themselves to do just that.

Lessons are taught at my home in Østerbro or online.

As a teacher of certificate programs for twenty years, and with over 5 years teaching at the college level to undergraduate and graduate students, my skillset is constantly developing.

Available to teach at all levels for piano, music theory and history lessons, as well as tutoring for conservatory music courses.

Location

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At teacher's location :

Kildevældsgade, Copenhagen Municipality, Denmark

Online from Denmark

About Me

It is my goal to equip my students with the tools they need to become independent, curious learners. Working with an individualized approach, each student helps to set goals, and I provide structures, tools, and motivate to achieve those goals.

I have been teaching for over 20 years, and love my work! Teaching is a joyful experience- being a part of the process of discovery is one of my favorite parts of my work. My students are prizewinners and hobbyists; late bloomers, young starts, and everything in between. What we all have in common is a love of music and of learning.

I have founded music schools, worked in private lesson settings, and worked for several years as a professor at an American university teaching all levels. My own work includes a concert schedule of solo and group performances all over the world; I make music videos and documentaries, paint, and am an avid lover of art, design, and beautiful plants!

My experience as a musician crosses genres, styles, disciplines.... and I love my work. There is nothing more rewarding than sharing the thrill of music with others- especially my students.

Education

Artistic Research Course (Belgium), 2020
Project Management Course (USA/CANADA), 2019
Tholen Fellowship- two years of study with renowned teacher Alexander Shtarkman, (USA) 2016-2017
Schubert Institut- two summers of intensive chamber music study (Austria) 2008 and 2016
Masters of Music in Piano Performance, University of British Columbia (Canada) 2010
Bachelors of Music in Piano Performance, University of Alberta (Canada) 2008
ARCT from Royal Conservatory of Music (Canada), 2004

Experience / Qualifications

2002-current: Private Instructor of piano, theory, voice
2018-current: adjudicator for music festivals
2015-2020: Senior Instructor at Southern Oregon University's Music program (full time, teaching theory, history, music lessons, choirs, aural skills, and more)
2015-2017: Faculty in music department, Rogue Community College
2016-current: Director, Ashland Chamber Music Workshop
2010-2015: founding faculty member at Vancouver International School of Music
2009-2012: Instructor, Long and McQuade Music
2010: Instructor, Mozart School of Music

Age

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Piano

Music theory lessons

Children's music

Availability of a typical week

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Matt

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Seeking lessons in Piano, jazz improvisation, composition studies, band-arranging, musical theory, ear-training, rhythmic strengthening? Do you need help/advice in entering a music conservatory, preparing for an exam or audition?

With 15 years of teaching experience and many years of public performance I'm offering specifically tailored individual or group lessons to students of all ages, background and experience level.

OPEN TO ONLINE OR IN-PERSON SESSIONS

Study Background:

Advanced Post Graduate Degree in Composition – Rhythmic Music Conservatory – 2020-2022
Masters in Jazz Piano Performance – Rhythmic Music Conservatory, Conservatoire de Paris, Jazz Institut Berlin – 2020.
Canada Council grant funding for individual lessons – Jean-Michel Pilc, Dan
Weiss, Prasanna – 2016-17
Studies in South Indian Carnatic rhythm – with Karaikudi S. Subramanian, 2015
RCM piano– grade 10 - 2009

Look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Matt

Jan-

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No matter which style, you want to make progress in, i am here to guide you through the first steps/years! With 20 years of experience in playing both on el-guitars, and spanish guitars.

- all basics
- intuitive learning by blending practice and theory in well balanced portions.

Cintia

5.0

(3)

I adapt my classes of the student's necessities.

My objective is share my knwoledge about music and go along with the student make him expand his music knowledge. I want that they get be autonomous and get out the best making music.

At the same time I work values and emotional education.

Karolina

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Hello, everyone!
My name is Karolina, and I’m a passionate piano and vocal teacher. Classical art has inspired me from a young age, and my musical journey began at the age of 7, when I first stepped into a piano class.
For over 12 years, I immersed myself in professional piano training before transitioning into the world of opera.
If you’ve always wanted to learn to play the piano but aren’t sure where to start, I’m here to guide you. My lessons are perfect for beginners who want to build a solid foundation. We’ll start by covering the basics, including learning how to read music, understanding rhythm, and mastering simple songs. As you progress, we’ll gradually work on technique, and musical expression.
Whether you’re looking to develop a new skill, or simply explore a creative and inspiring hobby, I would love to share my knowledge and help you unlock the joy of playing the piano.

Melody

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(3)

My goal is to teach in a fun way and share my passion while adapting to the needs and personality of the student.
I have teaching experience for all ages, from beginners to advanced who want to improve. For beginner, I use the Suzuki method.

I also play the piano and viola and, can help for music theory.

Cancelation policy of Apprentus: [teachers are entitled to 50% of the tuition fee if a student cancels a class within 24 hours of the agreed-upon time. If the student does not attend the class without any prior notice, teachers have the right to claim 100% of the tuition fee.]

Ondrej

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(3)

Music Theory, Conducting, Composition, Orchestration, Arranging

Happy students = happy me.

'Ondrej is excellent at setting the right goal posts for your level: challenging, but not so challenging as to be discouraging. He has a discerning eye and ear and knows how to direct his advice to see immediate results.' - Lauren (student)

- 10+ years experience – private & school teaching
- Lessons catered to your needs and wants
- Individual attention
- Taught ages 5-60
- Beginner to professional
- Individual & group lessons
- Experience teaching students with dyslexia, helping students with injury
- Student success:
o graded exams
o music scholarships
o admittance to music colleges
o playing their favourite pieces
- Flexible lesson times (including weekends and evenings)
- All are welcome!

One of the parts of teaching I most enjoy is the variety of my students’ backgrounds and finding an individual approach that works best for each student. I always do my best to create a supportive, stress-free environment so that the students can have a really fun time learning, while encouraging them to expand their capabilities at a pace that suits them best.

Ines

5.0

(3)

Hello there! My name is Inês and I am a harpist from Portugal!

With over 8 years of experience teaching music, to both children and adults, I am passionate about inspiring my pupils through art and music! I have experience in teaching both celtic and pedal harp, music theory and piano.
Being passionate about learning new things and expanding my own knowledge, and I strive to instill this same enthusiasm in my students. As a teacher, I have a professional and individual approach to each student, aiming to uncover and explore one’s unique talents and abilities, through tailored methods and approaches.

I strive to create a dynamic and engaging learning environment where students take an active role by asking questions, sharing ideas, and exploring new horizons. With my students, I focus on developing musicality and technique, whilst also helping them getting acquainted with music theory and perfоrmаnce prаctices, to become autonomous musicians, able to use their instrument as a mean of expression.

Angelo

5.0

(3)

Originally from Australia from Italian parentage, I lived in the UK for 31 years before settling in Denmark.
Music has been the centre of my life and I love having the privilege of being able to share it in as many ways possible.

With many years of solo concert experience and over 25 years of teaching experience, I am offering limited slots for anyone wishing to learn piano either from scratch or to the highest level of performance. I have previously taught children aged 7-12 in two London Primary schools, as well as teenagers and adults at all levels. I have also coached and taught international artists such as Benjamin Grosvenor, Yevgeny Sudbin, Wu Chen, Daniel Ben Pienaar and Chiyan Wong.
References available upon request

Jia

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Hello, I'm Jia. I'm currently in my first year of pursuing a Master's degree in cello at the Royal Academy of Music in Denmark. I completed my undergraduate studies at the Central Conservatory of Music in China and have 5 years of teaching experience. Whether you are a complete beginner with no prior experience, someone who's interested in learning the cello just for the love of it, or if you aspire to use the cello for university admissions or competitions, I can help you.

Aslı

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İmprovisation:
- The student will learn how to create music on the spot and explore their musical language in a free and fun environment.
- If the student wants to, we can also learn chord progressions in Pop and classical music and improvise based on them.
- For Jazz, we will improvise melody lines on top of some already written songs.

Malina

5.0

(3)

Are you curious how to play your favorite song? Do you want to play solos like your favorite artists? Do you want to understand the harmony of the music you like? Or you're looking for someone who will explain to you the first steps of playing piano...

I'm a pianist and composer with a rich background in classical, pop, and jazz genres, embracing diverse musical ideas and genres. With years of experience in music theory and the music industry, I offer a unique perspective to aspiring musicians. Reach out to me on our teacher platform to book a meeting and explore your musical aspirations together.

Yvette

5.0

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Have you been trying to teach yourself the guitar and still find it a pain to play? Or have you been taking lessons and still feel restricted and unhappy? Do not fear, Yvette (she/her) is here to help! With my classes, not only will you learn to play with ease, you will also be able to crack the code of music, so you will understand how notes, chords, rhythm and music theory relate to each other. You will no longer be simply playing through mindless memorization or repetition. You will also learn how to listen to yourself and recognize when you have played well, and when you have made mistakes.
Although I am classically trained, I started guitar playing rhythmic music, such as nirvana and the beatles, and I still have a deep understanding of the style and have taught it for years. I aim to teach guitar the right way, without taking short cuts that limit knowledge and development later on. I have a personalised approach to each student, refusing to force them to play exactly as I do, but helping them to refine their own innate technique. To that end, I create my own exercises for my students, compiling the best from the existing literature, and am working to creating my own guitar method book.

My experiences:
Graduate of Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore
Bachelor Student at The Royal Danish Academy of Music
Teacher, Guitarhympia Music Singapore, where I taught the guitar orchestra of Greendale Primary School
Member of Singapore Tremolo Strings (STS), rondalla group
Teacher, Amadeus Music Academy and Stradivari Strings, Singapore
Performances at Bumzen Collective, Esplanade Recital Studio and Concourse and Lee Foundation Theatre and upcoming performances at Sankt Thomas Kirke and Raadvad Kro
Cafe Activist, Folketshus
Volunteer, LGBT Asylum Denmark
Volunteer, Resilience Collective Singapore
Volunteer, Caregivers Alliance Singapore

Armando

5.0

(3)

I offer classes for anyone willing to learn to play the piano or to move the fingers on a keyborad.
Wanna learn your favourite song? look no further!

From any age and level this course is progressive and it is based on student's interests.
we will start from the music the student likes and we'll try to go around it learning in a fun way.

Concepts of harmony at the piano will be introduced so that the student will be soon able to debelop his/her/them owm way in the learning path.

Darius

5.0

(3)

Hi there!

My name is Darius , I am from Germany and I am studying my Master's at the Rythmic Music Conservatory in "Music Performance".

I've been playing the piano since the age of 5 years and I started teaching when I was 14 years old. I have experience teaching all levels, including young childres (>6) and adults of all age - teaching privately and in music schools ever since.

I can offer basic to intermediate teaching in classical related and pop related piano / keyboards. Having a jazz background myself I can offer jazz lessons from basic to expert which might include preparing for auditions. I am very open to the interests of my students, but my only requirement is to take some time for people call "practising" - or just making yourself a nice time with music :)

I also offer other music related teaching in music theory, "ear training", production etc. on all levels.

I believe that we should do stuff that you're interested in. Maybe you'd like to learn this beautiful classical piano piece? Or you would like to play jazz piano? Or you'd like to accompany yourself on the piano? Anything is possible :)

I also believe that lessons should not be work that you need to do or be good at... For me it's all about fun, creativity, imagination, and taking a break, relaxing, expressing, listening, experiencing, getting more sensitive.. enjoying music both listening to it and playing it yourself :)

If you're interested, you can listen to my music in my hiphop/jazz band "Bokoya"!

Lessons would take place at Rythmic Music Conservatory in Holmen (Bus 2A from Christianshavn) or (within a reach of 1052) in your home. Timing is pretty flexible. Let's meet each other :) Looking forward to hearing from you!

Chathura

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(3)

Teaching and playing violin for me is not a job it is a passion. My goal is to teach in a fun way and share my passion while adapting to the needs and personality of the student. I have teaching experience for all ages, from beginners to advanced who want to improve. For beginners, I use the Suzuki method.

I also play the guitar, keyboard, & piano, and I can help you for music theory.

For Beginners:
Always wanted to play an instrument, but found challenging? Now, this is your chance! I offer beginner-friendly violin, guitar lessons, and music theory classes to help you build confidence, develop technique, and enjoy making music. No prior experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm, and let’s start your musical journey!

📍 Copenhagen-based | 🎼 Fun & personalised lessons

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