With 20+ years of experience as a guitarist, performer, and Guitar teacher, I’ve helped students of all ages and skill levels discover their passion for guitar. My lessons are fun, engaging, and tailored to your goals—whether you're a beginner or an aspiring musician.

🎵 Why Learn With Me?

Experienced in rock, blues, pop, and acoustic guitar
Skilled live performer & songwriter
Background in music production and recording
1,000+ songs in my repertoire—so you’ll always find something exciting to learn!
I believe learning guitar should be fun and rewarding. Whether you want to strum your first chord, jam with friends, or write your own music, I’ll help you get there—one chord at a time!

Let’s get started! 🚀

Various Venues, Clubs & Studios

Modjo - Lady

The Killers - Mr. Brightside

Demo shorts 2018

Chuck Berry - Johnny B. Goode

Duncan's Guitar Solo

Wont Back Down by Tom Petty

Duncan Hogg Thinking out loud

Avicii - Wake Me Up

Duncan Hogg

Ming Wei Kueh

FADA- Universidad Nacional de Asuncion

Giving private one on one lesson, in my studio and online, to studensts from all ages and levels

Independent

Main guitar teacher at Music department of Don Bosco Roga Institute in Paraguay

Don Bosco Roga

Orquesta de reciclados de Cateura

Roland Dyens: Tango in Skai & Orchestra

Stevie Wonder - Isn’t she Lovely

Julio Cristaldo

Run - Liebe

Ramon Bühl

Fakultät für Musikkunst, Skopje Nordmazedonien

Musikschule Balsthal

Makedonka Angelova

Enrico Scerra

HFM Berlin

Bezirk Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf zu Berlin 

Nationale Akademie für Musik in Sofia

Svetoslav Costoff plays Aires de Linares by PACO DE LUCIA | Siccas Media

Koyunbaba by Carlo Domeniconi | Svetoslav Costoff

Wie kann ich schnelle Tonleiter auf der klassischen Gitarre spielen (1)

GREAT ADAGIO!!! From Rodrigo's Aranjuez

Svetoslav  Costoff 

A post graduate degree in teaching and learning.

Brighton Institute of Modern Music

Matthew Ellison

Master in Vocal Pedagogy at Schola Cantorum Basiliensis

FHNW

University of São Paulo Brazil

Complete Bachelor in Singing (Romantic- Renaissance) at Schola Cantorum Basiliensis with Teacher Rosa Dominguez.

I give private lessons since I finished my First bachelor in 2017, having then almost 7 years experience with dozens of students from diferent backgrounds.

Autonome

Ensemble Los Elementos 

JUVEM - Youth Choir

World Youth Choir - Editions 2019 and 2023

Young Choir of São Paulo

Giulia  Faria

Jack Ruetsch

Musikum

Saba Mazaji

Hochschule für Musik C.M. von Weber - Dresden

Paris Boulogne Billancourt

« Pôle Supérieur Paris-Boulogne» (PSPBB)

Konservatorium Perpignan (FR)

Claire Besson

Evan Barrell

Royal Conservatory of The Hague (NL)

HEMU

Conservatoire de l'Ouest Vaudois

Association Musique et Séniors

Six Cordes Pour Tous

Boullard Musique

Stage de St-Maurice

Private lessons

MIGS Academy

J.S. BACH, Prelude no. 1 - played by Monica TORTI

Napoléon Coste : Fantaisie Dramatique - Le Retour played by Monica TORTI

Monica Torti

Dávid Takács

The music program as part of this Arts Degree covered a wide range of disciplines, including modules on the History of Western Music, Musicology, Composition & Theory, Early Music, Opera, Blues & Jazz,  and Pop Music & Culture to name a few. It also included a dissertation as part of the final year examinations.

University College Dublin

Trinity Guildhall London

Instructing students of all ages in a variety of genres (classical, rock, pop, folk) in this busy music school in South Dublin.

Included preparation for graded examinations and live performances throughout the year.

Mezzo Music Academy, Dublin

Over 15 years experience providing expert-level guitar instruction, catering to both children and adults.

Specialised in acoustic guitar with proficiency in delivering engaging lessons through both in-person and online platforms.

Private Lessons

A four-piece female alternative folk-pop band,  we released two EPs and two studio albums.

Extensive experience performing live in Ireland and abroad (France, England & Tanzania).

Highlights include supporting Glen Hansard, Camille O'Sullivan and Eleanor McEvoy.

In dept knowledge of song-writing, arrangement and recording processes.

Mongoose

Ailbhe Dunne

Vincent Verdeau

FMU-Belgrade Music Academy 

SMŠ "Josip Slavenski" Belgrade 

In this position I am teaching folklore dancers how to properly perform traditional serbian (ethno) music, how to discover maximum capacity for each of their voices, how to sing while dancing which is a particularly challenging task, and how to best pronounce words while singing.

Verein KUD Sveti Sava Zug

Serbian Orthodox church in Zürich 

Public music school where I worked with children from ages 6 to 19.

SMŠ "Mokranjac" Belgrade 

Music highschool in Belgrade, state wide known for it's guitar teachers.


SMŠ "Josif Marinković" Belgrade 

Social media manager, correspondent and public spokesperson.

Eparhijski centar za crkvenu muziku "Dimitrije I. Stefanović" Vienna

Monika Lasanc - Caffe 1930 (Astor Piazzolla)

Adrijana Trickovic

I was a professional lead guitarist in London for many years in the late 80s and early 90s.

Diverse Bands

Felipe Juan-Hofer

Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Brisbane

SAE 

Tafe

Live solo performances in bars across Switzerland

Luke Jeremiah

Fall Behind Guitar Solo

Capstone Performance: Highlights

Europa Solo

A Team

Luke Grenfell

Master's degree in Solo Performance (Solistenmaster), one of the highest postgraduate qualification for concert artists. This intensive program focuses on perfecting an extensive repertoire, refining guitar technique to a professional standard, and developing a unique artistic voice. This background allows me to effectively guide students who are seeking a flawless technical foundation, preparing for auditions and competitions, or simply wish to play with greater expression and confidence.

HFM Trossingen

Provided expert, personalized guitar and ukulele instruction to a diverse student base ranging from young children (age 7) to adult hobbyists (age 60+).
 * Developed and implemented customized lesson plans based on individual student goals, musical interests (from classical to pop), and unique learning styles.
 * Taught foundational and advanced techniques, integrating music theory, sight-reading, and ear training to create well-rounded musicians.
 * Fostered a supportive and motivating learning environment, successfully building student confidence and nurturing a lifelong passion for music.

Städtische musikschule Überlingen

As the private instructor for the school community, I provided highly individualized guitar lessons that catered to each student's unique goals.
I successfully coached students for their school music events (Schülervorspiele), preparing them for confident public performance. My teaching covered a wide spectrum—from formal classical technique to creative improvisation and popular music—always focusing on building both technical skill and each student's unique artistic voice.


Rudolf Steiner School, Villingen-Schwenningen 

Held a key teaching role at a renowned music school specializing in the rich musical heritage of Latin America.
 * Led the Fretted Strings section of the 'Integral Music Workshop,' a core part of the school's innovative, multi-disciplinary curriculum (Strings, Voice, Percussion).
 * Taught dynamic group workshops, introducing music students to the foundational techniques of iconic Latin American instruments, including the Guitar, Cuatro, Bass and Tiple.
 * Designed and executed a semester-based curriculum focused on the deep study of Latin American music, exploring two distinct regional rhythms and styles each semester.
 * Served as the Principal Instrument Teacher for students specializing in guitar, providing advanced, one-on-one instruction.
 * Fostered a comprehensive understanding of Latin American folk and popular music, integrating instrumental technique with deep rhythmic and cultural context.

Escuela Nueva Cultura - Bogotá Colombia

Ricardo Cifuentes

Theorie, piano, improvisation, solfege, harmony, programming, composition, arrangement, main instrument, classical guitar, ensemble direction, songwritting, music made with the computer and studio recording 

HSLU

Musikschule Region Malters

Musikschule Alpnach

Musikschule Stat Luzern

Marije - Kiss Me Die (Official Video)

Stephen Taranto solo style tutorial

we need to talk about this guitar player

Iván Gruber

Lehrdiplom / künstlerisches Diplom im Hauptfach E-Gitarre Winterthurer Institut für aktuelle Musik (WIAM) 

WIAM

Ich unterrichte seit über 10 Jahren Musikbegeisterte jedes Alters. 

Selbstständig

Panos Batsilas - Freedom of the castle

Panos Batsilas

Mauricio Martinez Pedroso 

Civic Jazz Courses in Milan

Centro Professione Musica (Milano)

G.Frescobaldi" Conservatory of Ferrara

Guitar player for Rootical Foundation, performing in reggae and soul live shows and festivals. Contributing to arrangements, rehearsals, and live productions while working within a tight ensemble to create a cohesive live sound.

Rootical Foundation

Guitar Guru for Rockin’1000, responsible for the guitar section in rehearsals and large-scale live performances. In charge of guitarist selection for the shows, development of educational tutorials and transcriptions, and mentoring guitar players to achieve musical precision and ensemble cohesion.

Rockin’1000

Guitar teacher at Musicolandia Musikschule (Italy), teaching electric and acoustic guitar to students of all ages and levels. Lessons focused on technique, musicality, repertoire development, improvisation, and preparation for ensemble playing and live performance.

Musicolandia Musikschule - Gallarate (VA) (Italy)

Music and Special Educational Needs (SEN) teacher in Italian Public middle school. Working with students with learning differences and disabilities through inclusive education strategies, while also teaching music and designing activities focused on creativity, rhythm, listening skills, and ensemble participation.

Italian Public School System (Ministry of Education, Italy)

Pride and Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughan - Guitar Cover

REDEMPTION SONG - Bob Marley & the Wailers [Stefano Re Electric Guitar Cover]

Rockin'1000 at the Italian Football Cup Opening Ceremony

Medley Hendrix /Zeppelin - Rockin'1000 That's Live in Cesena 2016

Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen played by 1000 musicians | Rockin'1000

Musicolandia - Briefly dreaming on a nightfly / Moony rain (Pietro Nobile)

Don't Stop Me Now - Queen, played by 1,000 musicians | Rockin'1000

Give Life Back to Music - Daft Punk - Guitar Cover

Dean Town (live version) - Vulfpeck - #RiffTherapy

Stefano Re

Singing and playing the classical guitar. The group plays popular types of Brazilian samba.

Sambagasse

Teaching computer science in a regular Swiss school to students between 10 and 16 years old.

Lernstudio Zürich

Teaching computer science to teenagers and adults, from begginers to advanced students.

FACOP

Mentoring students in software projects in Apple's entrepreneurship fostering project.

Apple Developer Academy

Teaching English to teenagers and adults.

Freelancer

Teaching guitar to teenagers and adults focusing on Brazillian musical styles.

Singing as a tenor in a Brazilian vocal group.

Nós em Voz

Tom à Tona

Eduardo Brandalise

An der SIS unterrichte ich Kinder aller Altersgruppen und achte darauf, dass sie die Musik erlernen die ihnen wirklich spass macht. So habe ich Schüler/innen die von Klassisch bis Rock lernen.

SIS Swiss International School

An der OBS unterrichte ich Kinder aller Altersgruppen und achte darauf, dass sie die Musik erlernen die ihnen wirklich spass macht. So habe ich Schüler/innen die von Klassisch bis Rock lernen. 

OBS Obersee Bilingual School

Preludium ist meine Band die ich musikalisch manage. Wir haben unsere eigenen originalen Titel die man auch im Spotify findet. Hört euch an: "Love Eyes" 

Preludium Band

Seit 1987 produziere ich Musik und offeriere meine musikalischen Talente im Gesang, Klavier, Gitarre und Song Writing.

Engagierter Session Musiker

Engagierter Musik-Privatlehrer

Engagierter Rock Star mit meiner Band "Human Radio" aus den USA. Unser Hit Song "All my Life".

Human Radio

A New Decade with the Oswalds alias "The Eastwood Familie"

Preludium - Love Eyes

Burnin' Up Official Band Video 2019

Andy Eastwood

Lehrer für Geschichte und Musik
Abschlussarbeit: „Improvisation und ihr Einfluss auf die Entwicklung der Musikalität von Kindern und Jugendlichen“

University of Presov

Lehrer für allgemeine Geschichte und Musik.
Abschluss der Bachelorarbeit: „Tonsysteme und ihre Manifestationen in der Musikgeschichte bis zum 19. Jahrhundert.“

Meili Selection AG

Swiss international music school 

Art School Siroke

Videocamdesign

Schweizerische Post

The Godfather(waltz) - Nino Rota

Drifting (Andy Mckee)

Jakub Tuleja

Andrea Zanelli Jazz Quartet

Alessio Menconi Guitar Institute 

Andrea Zanelli

Suna van Staveren

2021 - 2023   Master Performance Klassik – Vertiefung Konzert, Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (Gitarre, Professor Anders Miolin)

Gitarrenunterricht für Kinder in Baar auf Russisch

Finde deinen perfekten Gitarrenlehrer*in für deine Kinder in Baar auf Russisch.