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    Electric & Acoustic Guitar Lessons (Songwriting) [EN]

    Hi!

    Have you ever dreamed of strumming your guitar to your own original songs, feeling that electric thrill of creating something truly yours? My name is Aleksi and I am a Berlin based guitar teacher, singer, musician and professional songwriter. I am offering private guitar lessons (EN) with an added focus on songwriting. With me you can learn techniques like:

    🎸 Guitar Mastery: From basic chords and fingerpicking to advanced techniques like soloing and singing and playing at the same time. I'll help you become the guitarist you’ve always wanted to be.

    📝 Songwriting Skills: Unleash your creativity and learn how to craft songs that resonate. From writing legendary lyrics to creating memorable melodies, I'll help you find your unique voice.

    Whether you are a beginner (looking at a blank piece of paper and not knowing where to even start) or an experienced player (playing the same chords over and over again wondering what the next step is); my lessons are open to everyone with a love of music and a willingness to learn.

    Lessons are provided in my dedicated home studio room near Bernauer Str.

    I am really looking forward to hearing about you and what you are looking to learn!

    Extra information

    Bring your own guitar

    Location

    At teacher's location: Ruppiner Straße, Berlin, Germany

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    General info

    suitcase iconSkills:
    Acoustic, Blues, Country & bluegrass, Electric, Folk, Indie & alternative, Pop, Rock
    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, Finnish

    About Me

    I am a professional teacher, guitarist, singer and songwriter who has been teaching and working in the music industry for over 9 years. I am originally from Finland but have been living in Berlin for 7 years. I love guiding my students on their musical journey and seeing their love of the craft develop as their skills improve.

    The focus of my teaching is on individual development. That means no 'cookie-cutter' songs, instead we focus on the songs that you love and want to play. Each lesson is tailor made for the student and is centered on the songs and skills that you want to develop.

    I believe strongly that your own enjoyment of your instrument and writing is the key to learning. If you are not enjoying what you are doing then taking the time and effort to improve is difficult. With my guidance I aim to expand your skills and help you find your inner voice.

    Education

    British & Irish Institute of Modern Music (Berlin) - Bachelor's of Arts (Hons) in Songwriting 2020

    Ressun Lukio (Helsinki) - International Baccalaureate (IB) High School Diploma 2017

    Experience / Qualifications

    Guitar Teacher
    2015 - Present
    Taught electric and acoustic guitar to students aged 13-45 of all skill levels. Taught individually in person in Finnish and English.

    Bandleader
    2015 - Present
    Sung and played guitar as the front man for numerous Indie-Rock bands in Helsinki and Berlin. Regularly write, record and release albums independently and tour Europe.

    Freelance Songwriter
    2018 - Present
    Write songs for and with established Pop artists in songwriting camps and individual writing sessions. Employed by a sync licensing company in Berlin to write for advertisements, TV and movies.

    Session Guitarist
    2019 - Present
    Played guitar for established artists in live performances as well as in studio recording sessions.

    Session Vocalist
    2019 - Present
    Sung backing vocals for established artists in live performances as well as in studio recording sessions.

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