Michalis Michailidis

Personal guitar lessons Rotterdam

Hi, I’m Michalis Michailidis, a professional guitarist and music producer based in Rotterdam. I offer private guitar lessons in central Rotterdam for children, teenagers and adults, from complete beginners to experienced players.

Guitar lessons for beginners and advanced players

Whether you’re picking up the guitar for the first time, returning to it after a long break, or looking to take your playing to the next level, lessons are tailored to your goals, musical interests and experience.

Want to learn guitar and play the music you love?

Maybe you want to learn your favourite songs and finally play along with your playlist. Or perhaps you already play guitar and want to improve your technique, learn to improvise and play exciting solos, or develop your understanding of scales, harmony and jazz. Whatever your level, we’ll focus on making you a better and more confident musician while keeping the lessons enjoyable and inspiring.

Guitar lessons in a wide range of styles

teach a broad range of musical styles, including: Jazz · Blues · Rock · Pop · Funk · Singer-Songwriter · World Music. A strong technical foundation gives you the freedom to explore different styles and develop your own sound.

Try a guitar lesson in Rotterdam

A trial lesson is a relaxed way to meet, have a chat about your goals and see how I teach. I’d also love to hear you play, whatever your level. During the lesson, I’ll give you some practical tips and exercises that you can use straight away. It’s a good opportunity to experience the lessons for yourself, visit the studio and see if we’re a good match.

Don’t have a guitar yet?

No problem. If you don’t have a guitar, I can provide one for your trial lesson. I’m also happy to advise you on buying or renting an affordable, good-quality instrument. Found a guitar on Marktplaats or another second-hand website? Send me the details and I can help you decide whether it’s a good choice.

Guitar lessons for children

From around the age of 8, many children are ready to start learning guitar. My approach is patient, positive and practical. We use engaging songs and playful exercises to keep lessons enjoyable while gradually developing good technique and musical understanding. If you’re looking for a guitar teacher for your child in Rotterdam, get in touch and we can arrange an introductory lesson.

Guitar studio in central Rotterdam

My guitar studio is located in central Rotterdam, in a comfortable and welcoming home studio that is easy to reach by public transport.

• Tram 4 — Bloemkwekersstraat stop, 1 minute walk

• Eendrachtsplein Metro Station — 4 minutes walk

• Rotterdam Central Station — 10 minutes walk

What will you learn?

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to learning guitar. Your lessons are built around your interests, level and goals. We can work on your favourite songs, your own compositions, current music, or jazz and Latin standards. You can also learn to read music or guitar tablature, improve your rhythm and technique, and develop the skills you need to play with more freedom and expression.

Lessons can include:

• Personalised lesson plans
• Your favourite music and songs

• Guitar technique and coordination

• Picking and strumming

• Rhythm and accompaniment

• Chords and chord knowledge

• Reading music and guitar tablature

• Scales and fretboard knowledge

• Improvisation and solo playing

• Songwriting

• Basic music theory

• Jazz harmony

The goal is not simply to learn more guitar exercises. It’s to help you understand what you’re playing, feel more comfortable with the instrument and express yourself through music.

Ableton Live and music production

Guitar is only one part of today’s musical world. Technology has become an important part of creating, recording and performing music. I also offer Ableton Live and music production lessons for musicians who want to explore this side of music-making.You can learn how to use Ableton Live for:

• Recording and arranging music

• Creating loops and samples

• Working with effects

• Building musical ideas

• Home recording and production

• Live performance

Ableton Live lessons can be combined with guitar lessons or taken separately.

About me

I’m a Greek guitarist and music producer based in Rotterdam. I discovered my passion for guitar at an early age and began studying with several established local musicians. Since then, music has taken me from Greece to the Netherlands, where I continued my studies and developed my career as a guitarist, performer and teacher.

Education

I graduated from the Modern Music School of Thessaloniki, where I studied from 2007 to 2011. After moving to the Netherlands, I completed a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Guitar at Conservatorium Maastricht(2011–2015), followed by a Master of Music at Codarts Rotterdam (2016–2018). My education has given me a strong foundation in guitar technique, jazz, improvisation, harmony and music theory, combined with extensive experience as a performing musician.

Performing, festivals and studio work

Alongside teaching, I regularly perform with different bands at venues and festivals in the Netherlands and internationally. I also work as a music producer and run a fully equipped studio in central Rotterdam for guitar lessons and music production.

Ready to start playing?

Whether you’re picking up the guitar for the first time, getting back into playing, or looking to develop your skills further, I’d be happy to meet you.Get in touch to arrange a trial guitar lesson in Rotterdam.