Guitar & Bass lessons, Coaching studies, Songwriting

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Music lessons and coaching from professional guitarists/bassists/composers. Study preparation for advanced students. Music production and songwriting. Lecturer at the Jazzhausschule Cologne and various other schools and universities for 20 years.

Location

Online from Austria

About Me

Short Vita

Dirk, born and raised in Lübeck, received early training in singing in the Lübeck Boys' Choir, on piano and trombone and finally on the classical guitar. Since 2000 he has been a lecturer at the Jazzhausschule Cologne, where he teaches guitar, bass and electronic music/music production. In cooperation with the LAG NRW he regularly runs workshops, including at the Folkwang School in Essen. He has been part of the Cologne/Hamburg music scene for over 30 years with bands such as "Motorsheep", "King Candy" and "Bandaloop". As a guitarist he played and worked in live TV shows for international artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Joshua Kadison and Lisa Stansfield, was a member of the German Krautrock legend "Hoelderlin" and is a sought-after multi-instrumentalist and composer for film and theater productions.
With his long-term electronic project "Filmpalast" he released 5 albums in a variety of genres and played at the Roskilde Festival, among others. This was followed by extensive tours as a singer-songwriter and freelance work as a photographer. In recent years he has mainly devoted himself to his solo electric guitar concert "Concert for an Electric Guitar", which premiered in autumn 2019.

Between 2019 and 2022 he was a scholarship holder of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, the German Music Fund, as well as the GVL and GEMA. In cooperation with colleagues Susanne Kubelka and Yoshie Shibahara, the music theater project "Eden" was implemented and premiered in 2021 as part of the Viktringen Music Forum.
Now based in Carinthia, he performs with singer/actress S. Kubelka as "Humming Lights" or with "Bachmann Reloaded", where he pursues more experimental forms of cross-genre music, sound performance and light installations. With his latest formation DUO, he combines jazz accordion and the modern sound world of an electric guitarist and is touring "live" in Austria and Germany.

Education

Detailed Vita Dirk

26.04.1963 born in Lübeck
1980 - 1983 Dorothea – Schlözer – School Lübeck with general university entrance qualification
1985 - 1989 Studies at the German Sport University Cologne
1986 - 1990 Private studies in music theory and guitar
1989 - Today Various jobs as studio musician, producer and live musician on various TV shows with international artists including Joshua Kadison, Bonny Raitt and Patti Smyth.
Further information:

1990 - 1992 stay abroad in Stockholm/Sweden, various works as a composer for Swedish television, music for the Cannes award-winning documentary film “Artache”.
1992 - 1995 Various works as trailer composer for RTL, DSF, NDR and WDR

1993 Founding of the “Regatta” recording studio and work as a producer, sound designer and sound engineer.
1999 Founding of the record label "Projektor"

Since 2000, lecturer at the Cologne Jazzhausschule in the areas of electronic music production, guitar, bass and ensembles/bands.
Further information:
First Steps as a Photographer in Concert and Artist Photography

2000 – 2004 Workshops/Lecturers and teaching activities
Various workshops for multipliers and music teachers in the field of music & computers in cooperation with the LAG – Music and the
Ministry for Women, Youth, Family and Health NRW.
Training courses for educators from schools and youth work as part of Project M, carried out with the JFC Media Center Cologne.
Teaching at the Cologne Kalk School for the Learning Disabled in the field of music and computers.
Various hip hop production workshops in different youth facilities, including in Cologne-Porz, Cologne-Gremberg, Cologne-Nippes, as well as at the Humboldt Gymnasium Cologne.

producer and musician activity
Various productions with the projects “Filmpalast”, “Metropol”, “Motorsheep”, “King Candy” and “Bandaloop”. Releases by Universal, Motor Music, EMI, Hope Recordings, Trapez, Kontor, ZYX and Ministry of Sound, among others.
A detailed discography is included separately if required.

photographer's activity
Various works as a documentary and travel photographer through Europe, USA, Canada and Japan and resulting publications.

2005 - 2006 Various works in the field of film music together with partner Eckes Malz: ARD series “Adelheid and Her Murderers”, feature film “Double Game” by Claus-Michael Rohne, composition and sound design for Samsung Tech Summit/Malta.
Development of the photo and furniture exhibition “Please take a seat!”

Since 2007 composer, guitarist and co-producer of “Hölderlin”
Album “8” for EMI Electrola, various concerts with “Hölderlin” including appearances at the WDR “Rockpalast”.
Various workshops on the topic of electronic music in classes at the Humboldt Gymnasium Cologne, Kaiserin August Gymnasium Cologne.
Workshops and training courses for students and lecturers at the Folkwang School Essen.

photographer's activity
Various photo works for artists, musicians and bands including Coldplay, Söhne Mannheims, Materia, Roxette, BAP, Miss Platnum, North, Stephan Becker Trio, Laberintho B, Eccomoreno.

2008 - 2009 Release of the third "Filmpalast" album "Birth Of The Perfectly Known Stranger" followed by a concert tour. 70 solo concerts in Germany, Belgium, Holland, Portugal, Spain. Various photo publications in the German, English and Spanish music press.

2010 - 2012 Photographer activity
Various trips to Toronto, Ottawa, Ontario, Montreal and the Yukon Territory on behalf of the Canadian Tourism Commission as accompanying photographer for press and promotional trips. Various publications in travel and lifestyle magazines.
2 years press and portrait photographer for EMI Germany, Sony Music and Warner Music
Latest shootings and client list at:

2012 Release of the fourth “Filmpalast” album “Happy Breakup Everybody” “Live” recorded at Maarweg 2 Studio Cologne with Beat Halberschmidt (Lycee Lassi, Materia) and Sönke Reich (BAP, Stoppok)

2014 Release of the “Cherokee Rose” EP by “Dynopol”

2016 Release of the experimental rock project “DieNichtWissenWasSieTun!” and a new “Filmpalast” EP
“Live At Villa Dufte” with experimental ambient guitar music
2019 Development of the “Concerto for an Electric Guitar”, a work comprising three cycles with a total of 21 original compositions for solo
2020 – 2024 multiple scholarship holder of the state of NRW, the German Music Fund, as well as the GVL and the GEMA
With Susanne Kubelka and Yoshie Shibahara development of the music theater project "Eden", 2021 premiere at the Musikforum Viktringen
“Poemas Claras” premiere in Klagenfurt with singer/actress Susanne Kubelka, experimental format of spoken word poetry, sound performance and light installations.
“Humming Lights” CD production (release 2023)
"Weltenbruch" Composition for modern double quintet (release 2023)
"Concerto for an Electric Guitar" Cycle 1 (release mid-2022)
"Dynopol" CD production (release fall 2022)
"DUO (release March 2024)

Retrospective on Spotify Playlist Spotify Dirk

Other skills Very good written and spoken English.

Experience / Qualifications

Dirk Discography

1. As "Filmpalast"
Jobs: producer, singer, guitar player, bass player and everything else that has to be done
Releases:
Electricity, CD EP (1999, Projector)
I Want, I Will, 12" Vinyl (2000, Tonsport)
Women & Men, 12" Vinyl (2000, Tonsport)
I Want, 12" Vinyl (2001, Hope Recordings)
Istanbul, 12" Vinyl (2001, Hope Recordings)
“The Sound Of Unexpected Kisses”, CD Album (2002, Salt)
“Dish Of The Day”, 12” vinyl (2003, projector)
“Im Columbia”, CD Album (2005, Projektor)
“Birth Of The Perfectly Known Stranger”, CD album (2009, projector)
“Happy Breakup Everybody!”, CD Album (2012, projector)
“Live at Villa Dufte”, EP digital release (2022, projector)

Some Appearances:
“I Want” on Sorry! We Are Circoloco / DC 10 - The Album, 2xCD
(2002, Southern Fried Records)
I Want on Connected, 2xCD (2002, Kinetic Records)
I Want on Perfecto presents... Timo Maas: Connected, 2xCD (2002, Perfecto)
I Want on The Politics Of Dancing...by Paul van Dyk, 2xCD (2002, Ministry Of Sound (Germany)
I Want on Massive – Progressive Sounds, 2xCD (2002, ID&T)
I Want on Top of the Clubs Vol.13, 2xCD (2002, Kontor)
Istanbul on (DJ Remy Remix) on Essential Mix, CD (2002, Warner Strategic Marketing (US)
Istanbul on The Inner Sanctuary Sessions By Lemon 8, 2xCD (2022, Basic Energy)
Istanbul on (Remy Remix) on Resident Alien, 2xCD (2002, System Recordings)
Istanbul on (Capoeira Twins Mix) on 21st Century Breaks, 3xCD (2002, React)

Some Remixes:
“You Suck” Original by Bandaloop (1999, India Records)
“Dedication” Original by Turquoise (1999, Salz Records)

2. With “Mach!”
Jobs: band member, guitar player, songwriter, background vocals
Releases:
“Do! “, CD album (1995, Art of Choice)

3. Ace "Metropol"
Jobs: artist, producer and everything else that has to be done
Releases:
Morphinic Typwriter, Mocho, 12" (1999, trapeze)

4. Ace "Keroxin"
Jobs: producer, songwriter, singer, guitar player
Releases:
“Where have all the flowers gone”, CD Album (1997, Zyx Music)
Remixes:
Gott sein original by Megaherz (1997, Zyx Music)

5. With "Bandaloop"
Job: guitar player, bass player
Releases:
“Twin”, CD Album (1997, India Records)

6. With "Gordon Monroe"
Job: guitar player, songwriter, mpc performer
Releases:
“ Fourteen Days ”, CD Album (1997, India Records)

7. With "Motorsheep"
Jobs: band member, guitar player, songwriter
Releases:
“Come to play forever”, CD album (1997, Motor Music)

8. With “Hoelderlin”
Jobs: band member, guitar player, songwriter, co-producer
Releases:
“8”, CD album (2005, EMI Electrola)
“Live at Rockpalast”, DVD (2006, EMI Electrola)

9. With “DienichtWissenWasSieTun” (Dnwwst)
Jobs: band member, guitar player, co-composer, producer
Release:
“Affengeist”, EP digital release (2016, Projektor)

10. With “Dynopol”
Jobs: singer, guitar player, bassist, songwriter, co-producer
Releases:
“Cherokee Rose”, EP digital release (2014, projector)
“In Wasser geritzt” album, digital release (2023, Projektor/Bandaloop Records)

11th Ace “Dirk”
Jobs: composer, producer, performer
Releases:
“Concerto for an Electric Guitar” Cycle 1, album, digital release (2022, projector)
“Concerto for an Electric Guitar” Cycle 2, album, digital release (2022, projector)
“Concerto for an Electric Guitar” Cycle 3, album, digital release (2022, projector)

12. With Markus /Dirk
Jobs: composer, co-producer, guitar player, bassist
Release:
“Morgen Meer”, album, digital release (2023, Projektor)

13. With “Humming Lights”
Jobs: band member, producer, songwriter, bassist, guitarist, drummer
Releases:
“Rauland”, album, digital release (2022, projector)
“Weltenbruch”, album, digital release (2023, Projektor)

14. With “Nećemer DUO“
Jobs: band member, producer, composer, bassist, guitarist
Releases:
“Madame A.”, EP, digital release (2024, projector)

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

45 minutes

The class is taught in

German

English

Skills

Guitar

Bass guitar

Music composition

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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12-16

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20-24

Quentin

5.0

(4)

This course is primarily here to make you want to play the bass, so that it is a pleasure! It will be based on practicing the instrument, on understanding and the role of the bass.

Theory will be based on the progress of practice. Step by step, practice and theory will thus be complementary, and will necessarily be useful!

Have you always dreamed of being able to play bass? it's time to get started!
Let the magic of music take hold of you and become the accomplished bassist you always wanted to be!

Join my bass class and let music bring joy and serenity into your life. Sign up now and begin your musical adventure!

“Music gives soul to our hearts and wings to thought.” - Plato

I am also here to advise you on the equipment you might need.
Advice on choosing an amplifier that suits your needs and fits your budget.
Choosing your first guitar, bass or ukulele, according to the criteria you want.
Also for small equipment, jack cables, plectrum/pick, tuner or instrument stand.

Possibility of offering this course to one of your loved ones, a very appreciated gift for people who would like to embark on a musical adventure!

Sergio

5.0

(4)

Online classes of classical, electric or acoustic guitar, bass, Venezuelan cuatro, music theory, rhythmic or harmony. Beginner-intermediate-advanced. (Skype-Zoom-Meet). 12 years of musical experience.

Book your schedule now!

Do you have a musical instrument at home and do you always wanted to learn to play it?
Are you not sure where to start?

I can help you, I am Sergio and I have 12 years of experience in the musical area. I am a student of music education at the (UPEL) Universidad Pedagógica Experimental Libertador Miranda José Manuel Siso Martínez and the Conservatory Lino Gallardo as a classical guitar interpreter. Furthermore, I also have experience teaching online classes via Zoom, Skype or Google Meet. If you think your level is beginner, intermediate or advanced, I can help you in your musical development. More than learning to play songs, musical art is a discipline and its own language that helps interdisciplinary in other areas of learning.

° Classes:
-Classic/Acoustic guitar.
-Electric guitar.
-Bass.
-Piano/Keyboard.
-Music theory.
-Solfeggio.
-Rhythmic and movement.
-Harmony.
-Venezuelan cuatro.

Camille

5.0

(4)

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.

Frederic

5.0

(4)

A graduate of the Jazz and Classical Conservatory, teaches guitar and bass.

Working method (10 years of experience)

All styles combined (classical, folk, rock, blues, backing guitar, etc.)

Accessible to all levels

Program adapted to the student and to his desires (with or without music theory, composition, technique, reading of scores, rhythm, solos, sound work ...)

Every 10 lessons there is an ensemble lesson to practice what you have learned.

New formula possibility of learning directly in a group, band's coaching

For the little ones (3 to 5 years old), an adapted training and price

Elisa

5.0

(4)

I offer private music theory tutoring lessons to students of beginner level of different ages Depending on the student's final goal we adjust the knowledge and skills that we focus on with the student. I mostly focus on classical music theory, but can also provide an introduction to jazz and pop music theory.

My goal as a teacher is to keep and increase the students' love for music as well as to offer necessary and appropriate knowledge/skills to keep the student challenged and of course enjoy the fun of music!

Leandro

5.0

(4)

I would like to invite you to be part of my courses and private lessons to enjoy this wonderful way of learning to play the guitar.

I have more than fifteen years of experience as a teacher with children, adolescents and adults, and I have developed an effective METHOD that has been tested by more than a hundred students WITH TOTALLY SATISFACTORY RESULTS, you decide how far you want to go.

With my method you will learn to:

✅ Play the songs that you like.

✅ Develop the rhythm of the right hand.

✅ Perfect your technique in a conscious, healthy and effective way.

✅ Understand what you play and arrange your music with knowledge of Harmony.

✅ Play different styles to find your sound.

🔴 Start playing the guitar and enjoy with projection of being a good guitarist.

FLAMENCO GUITAR
- Flamenco technique
- Palos (styles)
- Accompaniment
- Clapping and rhythm

CLASSIC GUITAR
- Technique
- Reading, Solfeggio and interpretation
- Musical works
- Work with progressive learning books
- Preparation for admission to conservatories

MODERN GUITAR
- Improvisation
- Harmony
- Theory and music theory
- Several styles

Mary

5.0

(4)

Welcome to the music class!

Here, we are gonna discover the wonders of learning an instrument. From reading note letters, implementing a proper form to sight reading a piece, we are gonna learn in our own pace. If you're just learning music now and it feels like there's a lot to understand, don't worry we're gonna start from the basics. I will help you understand music and its elements.

With your dedication and my guidance, I'm positive that we will get a good result!

Martin

5.0

(4)

In my class you learn how to play the guitar either finger style or with a pick (plectrum).
First, you learn the basics, if this is what you need. Then you learn about styles and ways of playing the guitar.
Consequently, you learn how to develop your own style in music and find ways of making yourself and others happy with the means of your guitar!

You also learn how purchase the right guitar and how to set it up for you to be comfortable with.

You save your money on a luthier's shop every month.

You learn the smartest fingerings for any chord changes and scales!

You get to learn the theory in detail so that you fully understand what you play.

You get best deals on guitars from local music stores.

You get to learn how to sightread music and more!

See you soon!
Martin

Kais

5.0

(4)

Each method is different depending on the age of the student and their needs. Music theory lessons possible in the same guitar, bass guitar or ukulele lessons. Sensory method from the age of 4. Tablature and scores according to levels.

Steve

5.0

(4)

Composing your own music has always been a very rewarding task. This has never been so true as the present day when you can hear what you compose instantly if you use computers to generate and play back your own music. However, to ensure that your music sounds really great (whether using computers, manuscript or actual instruments) there are many principles to be considered.

I have had a great interest in composing for over 45 years. I have composed for various combinations of instruments and voices in a wide variety of styles. Having been a music teacher in a comprehensive school for over 30 years, I have had a lot of very relevant experience in teaching composition to a wide range of different ages and abilities. These opportunities have enabled me to tutor students in a diverse variety of genres.

The class will be personalized to your particular standard and chosen style of composition. We would focus on generic building blocks such as structure and instrumentation as well as looking at how to develop ideas. Using a range of compositional devices will also be key to enhancing your compositions. I will tailor-make the class to suit you.

Elías

5.0

(4)

🎸 Looking for an experienced, certified guitar teacher with a structured approach?

👨‍🏫 Qualified concert guitarist – Professional level
I offer individual lessons in classical and modern guitar for children, teenagers, and adults, from beginner to advanced levels.

✅ Over 25 years of guitar experience (started playing at age 6)
✅ Recognized diplomas:
• Graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Tangier (2007) – 8th year in Classical Guitar and Music Theory
• Graduate of the Jette Academy – Completed Music Theory program (2025) + 3rd year in Classical Guitar
✅ Author of 3 complete educational books + exercise workbooks (available in print and digital formats)
✅ Lessons tailored to each student: clear, musical, and motivating progress
✅ Preparation for auditions, exams, or simply for personal enjoyment
✅ Lessons available in French or Spanish

🎓 Rates:

- Children ages 4–6: 30 min – Special method “Croco and His Adventure”
- Children ages 7–12: 45 min – Progressive method from beginner to advanced
- Teens ages 13–17: 1 hour – Serious yet motivating and personalized approach
- Adults ages 18–59: 1 hour – Structured learning from intermediate to advanced
- Seniors 60+: 45 min – Relaxed and custom-tailored lessons →

📍 Location: Brussels – in-person lessons available at the student’s home or in the teacher’s studio
📚 All teaching materials and a guitar are provided during lessons

First contact with no obligation – I’m happy to answer any questions you may have.

Eto

5.0

(4)

Piano Classes: From the first notes to advanced repertoire, I tailor lessons to your level and goals — classical, pop, or even improvisation.

Jazz Voice Classes: Discover the freedom of jazz singing! Learn vocal technique, phrasing, interpretation, and improvisation in a relaxed, expressive way.

🧒 All ages and levels welcome – children, teens, and adults!
💬 Lessons can be in English – and I'm happy to adapt to your pace and style.

Let’s explore music together and make learning both fun and inspiring!

Gabriele

5.0

(4)

If you already know how to read music and play guitar, these lessons will help you 🎯 improve your technique, posture, and interpretation with pieces chosen specifically for you.

📚 What you’ll learn:
• 🎯 Improve precision and speed
• 🎹 Develop dynamics and different tones
• 👀 Enhance sight-reading skills
• 🎼 Learn intermediate-level repertoire tailored to your taste

🎯 Method:
I adapt the program to your current abilities, focusing on areas you want to improve most. You’ll work on technical exercises, stylistic awareness, and expressive playing, supported by modern teaching tools and clear practice plans.

Joaquin

5.0

(4)

Music brings joy to everyone, and guitar is one of the most special instruments. Whether it is on a family meeting, with friends, or just while being alone, the guitar is one of the most versatile instruments; you can play practically everything. Here you will learn not only the basics, but also how you can demonstrate your skills and put your emotions, feelings, and ideas on the guitar. From basic chords to playing any song you like, from soft and slow songs to improvising any solo on anything. Let's hop on a musical adventure together and let's begin to learn.

Lucio

5.0

(4)

This class is designed for conservatory students, private candidates and advanced musicians who need solid guidance in harmony, counterpoint and fugue, especially in preparation for exams and auditions.

We work on written exercises, stylistic correction and analytical understanding, with a clear method and step-by-step feedback. Particular attention is given to Renaissance and Baroque practices (modal counterpoint, species, tonal counterpoint, fugue), helping students understand why rules exist, not just how to apply them.

I have many years of experience teaching harmony and counterpoint, and several of my students have successfully passed conservatory composition exams thanks to this guided approach.

Lessons are adapted to the student’s level and goals, with a strong focus on clarity, consistency and practical results.