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Electric and Acoustic Guitar Lessons - Beginner to Professional Level

Professional Session Guitar player/teacher based in The Hague, Netherlands. Born in Athens in 1993. Berklee Graduate with Specialisation in Rock, Blues, and Jazz style Guitar Courses. With a strong background in live performances, recording studio sessions, music production/mixing, private lessons.

Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience in live performances and studio sessions working with various artists and bands. For over a decade, I have served as a music theory and guitar teacher and tutor in esteemed music schools and in private, helping students of all ages and skill levels. My teaching success is evident in the remarkable achievements of my students, as I have guided them towards scholarships and degrees with exceptional outcomes. As a solo artist, my primary focus is on guitar techniques, improvisation, composition in Rock, Metal, indie ambient soundscapes, funky, and Jazz styles, as well as acoustic folk, bluegrass, fingerstyle and manouche. I am well known for being friendly, passionate, and supportive in my teaching approach. I offer lessons in both English and Greek. My guitar lessons are designed to be both enjoyable and highly educational. I prioritize the student's interests and goals, tailoring the lessons accordingly. Alongside teaching music theory and production, I have encountered diverse students and various situations, enabling me to develop expertise in psychology and instructional techniques.
I am currently offering my skills as a guitar instructor to guide and inspire students of all levels.

Extra information

Bring your instrument so we can learn about guitar setup if needed.

Location

At teacher's location: Roggeveenstraat, The Hague, Netherlands

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General info

suitcase iconSkills:
Acoustic, Blues, Classical, Country & bluegrass, Electric, Electro & electronica, Folk, Funk, Heavy metal, Indie & alternative, Jazz, Jazz manouche, Pop, Punk, Ragga, Rai & oriental music, Rap & hip hop, Reggae & dub, Rnb, Rock, Ska, Song & varieties
Age:
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
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:
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Greek

About Me

I am an electric Guitarist located in The Hague. My expertise lies in teaching both electric and acoustic guitar, along with music theory. I offer lessons in English or Greek.

My guitar sessions are designed to be both enjoyable and highly educational. I prioritise the student's interests and goals, tailoring the lessons accordingly.

My teaching approach caters to everyone, regardless of age or experience level. Whether you're a complete beginner or an advanced/professional player seeking fresh challenges, I'm here to help. I prefer in-person lessons, but I also conduct online sessions.

As a teacher, I am patient and open-minded, aiming to tailor the learning experience to your preferences and goals so you can express yourself in the best possible way through that journey.

My primary objective is to ensure that you enjoy playing the guitar while fostering your curiosity and passion for music creation while learning your theory and discipline practices.

Let's embark on this musical journey together!

Rock n Roll!

Education

• Bachelor in music - Boston College of Music
• Specialist on Blues, Rock and Jazz Guitar, Berklee College of Music

Scholarship: Undergraduate Degree at Berklee College of Music, Philippos Nakas Conservatory , Athens,Greece

Experience / Qualifications

• Over 12 Years of experience as a Guitar Teacher in private lessons and music schools incl. Rsl Rockschool in England
• Worked as a Professional Musician/Performing live and Recording with various bands
and Artists.
• Providing Private Guitar lessons (Beginner to Professional level) Online/in-person
• Presented Guitar Clinics on Learning Process,Improvisation,Theory,Practicing,and Meditation (Entecno Odeio RLS Greece 2017)
• Teached on behalf of English Rockschool RLS and prepared students for scholarships and degrees (2014-2018)
• Presented Alexander Technique Seminar (Entechno Odeio RLS 2016)
• Guitar player at the NAMM Show Exhibition (Anaheim Convention Center · Anaheim, CA (CTC Crazy Tube Circuits Pedals Booth 2016)
CTC Crazy Tube Circuits analog pedals workshop with Chris Daifotis.
• (Athens,Greece 2015) Composed Film music for the movie "The Red Door"
• Composed Theater music for play "A child counting the stars" (2021)
• Composed music for various Exhibitions, Theater plays, Shows, Book presentations and Story Telling audio books.
• Volunteer in Ergastiri Technis (Ierapetra,Crete,Greece) as a musician and painter,supporting and teaching children with disabilities
• Guitar and Music Teacher at Virtuosi School of Music in The Netherlands (2018 - 2019)
• Lead Guitar player at Catchpenny Ensemble (2018 - 2019) various performances across Netherlands
and representative Band for the Gaudeamus Festival summer (2019)
• Lead Guitarist in Candybars Band focusing on Party and Pop Music from the 60s,70s,80s
• Lead Guitar player at Malebi Music Band focused on music from Asia Minor

Employment History
Electric & Acoustic Guitar Teacher, Conservatory of Music - Rockschool RSL Entechno Odeio , Heraklion,Greece
2013 — 2018
Session Recording Guitar Player, Mad Hat Music Productions, Heraklion,Greece
2012 — 2023
Electric & Acoustic Guitar Teacher - Performance/Theory, Conservatory of Music - Odeio Technis, Heraklion,Greece
2013 — 2017
Music - Guitar Teacher, Virtuosi School of Music, Den Haag
2018 — 2020

Reviews (2)

Nick's a nice guy and a good teacher, he takes his time with you and customizes the lesson to your needs.
Really good teacher with precise points and exercises to progress. I recommand !

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