We offer a hand-picked team of talented, dedicated tutors to teach at your home or business, at a time which suits you.  All of our team are DBS checked, extensively qualified and active performers on the London scene. But very importantly, our teachers have been chosen for their strong interpersonal skills and their empathy. They have a passion as well as a talent for teaching.

Lessons are available in singing, flute, piano, accordion, saxophone, violin, guitar, oud, bass guitar and drums. If you want to learn something else let us know and we would love to help! With our extensive contacts, we have a good chance of finding something for you.

 
 
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BENJAMIN GASIGLIA - DIRECTOR OF ARTPEGGIOS, GUITAR TEACHER

Benjamin joined Artpeggios in 2011, becoming its Director in 2017. Born in France, he comes from a musical family - his mother is a singer and pianist, and his grandfather was a jazz guitarist (performing with singers such as Gilbert Bécaud and Serge Reggiani). After picking up the guitar at 14, Benjamin went on to study music theory, composition and music history at a conservatoire in Paris, developing his craft under the tutelage of great teachers and performing with numerous artists and bands on stage.

In addition to working as a session guitarist, Benjamin has been teaching for over 15 years, sharing his love for music and gaining real satisfaction from seeing his students improve. He gives them the skills they need to find their own musical voice, provides them with a structured method and opens their minds to music. He teaches a variety of styles including rock, jazz, funk, pop, reggae, Brazilian music, classical and chanson Française, from beginner to advanced. Benjamin's other interests include philosophy, literature and art, all of which have helped him build his musicality. He has an open mind about the different roles that music can play in society.

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RITA MIHAILOVSKA - PIANO AND SINGING TEACHER

Rita has been playing piano for more than 20 years. She completed the 8 year professional education programme on Instrumental Music in Riga, Latvia, which included in-depth studies in solo performance, ensemble performance, music history, solfeggio and music theory, all completed at the equivalency of conservatoire level.

After moving to London, Rita added to her expertise by obtaining a degree in Popular Music Performance from the prestigious Tech Music School (now BIMM institute). During her degree at Tech Music School she began teaching piano and vocals peripatetically, and has continued this work ever since. Her affinity and enjoyment for teaching has only added to her desire to make a life in music, and her drive to further develop and refine her craft. She continues to perform and teach piano and vocals around London and Latvia.


STEFANOS TSOURELIS - GUITAR AND OUD TEACHER

In demand as a guitarist, oud player and teacher, Stefanos studied at the London Guitar Institute / Guitar X where he was inspired by teachers such as Shaun Baxter, Mike Outram and John Wheatcroft. Awarded the Institute's prestigious title 'Best Guitarist Of The Year' in 2008, he has since performed with a diverse range of artists at venues across the UK (ranging from the Barbican Free Stage, Pizza Express Soho, The Vortex to Wilton's Music Hall and 100 Club) and appeared in many festivals and live shows, including for BBC Radio 3 and SOAS radio. He has featured on numerous recordings for both guitar and oud, including releases by Nooray Means Light, the Iota Group and Melange Collective. A composer in his own right, his debut album "Native Speaker" (also featuring Dave Jones and Eric Ford) is scheduled for release in 2017.

Stefanos' teaching approach is to meet the individual needs of each student. He has 15 years' experience teaching guitar and oud, and his teaching methods prepare the student to feel comfortable with pop, rock, jazz and world music. He specialises in teaching improvisation, modern theory and harmony, and the Arabic and Turkish modes on the oud. Stefanos teaches both Rockschool and ABRSM courses, with many of his students going on to achieve high marks.

 

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Jozef Veselský - guitar teacher

Jozef is a guitarist, composer and teacher hailing from Slovakia. A graduate of the Creative Musicianship degree from The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, he is now developing his career as a freelance musician. In addition to teaching and performing, Jozef divides his time between self-managing his band and overseeing artist development at Dreamscope Media Group, an independent record label. He has considerable experience as a session musician having performed and recorded with several artists - notably Veronika Strapkova, finalist of The Voice (Slovakia) and now a rising star in Jozef's home country.

Jozef specialises in rock and funk, but he enjoys playing and teaching all styles, keeping it interesting and challenging for himself and his students.

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Oskar Abrahamsson - Singing TEACHER

Oskar Abrahamsson is a singer, guitarist and songwriter from Sweden. He started his musical journey at a young age, formally studying both voice and guitar. During his teenage years he formed several rock bands, regularly performing in Stockholm, as well as taking part in and writing for musical theatre and choirs. In 2015 he moved to London to pursue a degree in Creative Musicianship at BIMM Institute London. As a singer, songwriter and musician, he has played at venues such as the 02 Kentish Town and Under the Bridge. He’s the main songwriter and frontman for his band, playing all over the UK. In addition he also deals with the promotional side of the business and has directed music videos for the band.

Oskar is now also a hugely popular teacher, specialising in rock and pop vocals and guitar. He puts a big emphasis on his students’ development as musicians and artists, helping to develop their strengths and confidence. He has enabled students to create, record and produce their own songs and ideas and also helped them to prepare and find their own voice for auditions or performances. He’s driven by a passion to see his students grow as musicians, whether that is professionally or just for fun. 


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Lewis Wolstanholme - piano and composition TEACHER

Lewis Wolstanholme is a composer and pianist living and working in London. Having recently finished his MMus in composition at Goldsmiths, University of London, his personal research and practice centres around extending compositional practice through the development of computer software.

As a teacher, he has been working with numerous students since 2014, ranging from beginner to advanced level. His approach is centred around a sensitivity towards all styles of music, with which he develops a core technical and practical foundation for all of his students. Lewis’ students often exceed their own expectations, having over the years achieved a 100% ABRSM pass rate. For Lewis, the most rewarding aspect of teaching is his pupil’s excitement; at mastering a new piece of music or gaining a new insight into their practice.


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ANDY BASIOLA - GUITAR TEACHER

Andy Basiola is a guitarist and guitar teacher with over 12 years of experience.

He started playing guitar at the age of 12 thanks his dad, listening to guitarists such as Randy Rhoads, Jimi Hendrix, Gary Moore, Eric Johnson, Joe Satriani, etc...
In 2009 he moved to London, after winning a scholarship to study at Tech Music School, one of Europe’s leading music college, from which he graduated in 2010.
He has played and toured in Europe with a number of different bands and played some of London’s iconic venues, such as: 02 Shepherds Bush Empire, 02 Islington, 100 Club , Beck Theatre, Barfly, Underworld.
He has been writing and recording music with rock bands Kill for Eden and Future Shock, and also worked with producer Phil Kinman (Doogie White, Tank, Driven), and Ade Emsley (Iron Maiden, Steve Harris, Voodoo Six), and TOMMY DE CARLO, lead singer of american rockers BOSTON.
In 2012 he was voted Best Individual Performer, by Playmusic Magazine, in the same year he received a guitar endorsement deal with Fret King Guitars.

In 2014 he was selected to take part in the "Vivaldi Metal Project" album, a project involving musicians from all over the world including Rick Wakeman (Yes), Mark Boals, Michael Lepond (Symphony x), Atma Anur and many more.

Andy has been teaching privately and in music schools for over 10 years, a variety of styles and techniques from beginners to advanced. Wether you are just starting or can already play, he can help you develop a solid practice routine that will target specific areas of playing, but, most importantly, he wants you to develop your own voice on the instrument just as he is continuously doing. He believes every musician is constantly learning, music is a journey, so come aboard!


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Alexandra Petropoulos - flute teacher

Alexandra is an award-winning flautist who with over 17 years of experience performing professionally and teaching. She enjoys a varied career including private tutoring, orchestral playing, session work for film, studio recordings, small ensemble performance and music for special events.

Based in London, she currently performs as the principal flute in the Camden Philharmonia Orchestra, Quintakulah Woodwind Quintet, and St Bartholomew's Orchestra. She regularly deps for other orchestras. She has previously been the principal flute of the Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra and part of the Mimosa Woodwind Quintet. She has studied privately with Jean Rosenblum, Doug Worthen and Aubrie Dionne, and has performed in the master classes of Emmanuel Pahud, Jeffery Khaner, Lisa Hennessy, and Emily Gerace-Stanek. In 2009 she was awarded with the Bay Chamber Concerts' Summer Music Woodwind Prize.

She offers a holistic method of teaching classical music, tailoring bespoke lesson plans for students based on their interests and goals. Her students range in age (from five years old to adult learners), ability (beginners to Grade 8) and motivation (from casual play to ABRSM exams). All students who have taken the ABRSM exams while studying with her have passed with either merit or distinction marks. She believes in making lessons fun because music matters and learning it leads to a greater appreciation of our world well beyond the realm of clefs and scales.