Personalised Guitar/Music Lessons in The Hague and Rotterdam

Students

For all ages and different levels (beginners, intermediate and more advanced).

Classes

Tailored to you, you'll learn your favourite songs by your favourite artists and about Guitar Technique, Music Theory, Ear Training and all the basic musical knowledge you need, as well as all of the more advanced concepts you'll want.

Location

I teach privately, both at my home or the student's.

Scheduling

Flexible, easy and comfortable planning. 

Language

Lessons are available in both English and Portuguese.

More info

What I love about the process of making and performing music are the endless possibilities that exist well within the grasp of anyone who really attempts to understand them. Not only this but, while understanding them, still wanting to share an interesting and honest perspective and being able to reach the level of focus and entertainment (both at an intellectual and emotional level) that has the potential to “elevate” our minds and personalities. 

Basically, Music is true fun and entertainment. The guitar is, for me, one of the most interesting vehicles for musical expression, given that it has immense sonic possibilities and continuously gives us, in so many ways, some of the most memorable, powerful and fun musical moments.

Teaching is for me one of the most intellectually engaging ways to pass on the knowledge I’ve gathered, while still learning from the students themselves. One of the things I find most important and interesting about music is the development of your own and honest design, manifesting our own interests and ideas about music and life in general in our playing and enjoyment of music. It is through this very attitude that I get to learn from the students and their personalities, and I believe that it is also something that makes students engage more with their own ideas and perceptions, which in turn makes them progress more.

In class, I always make the effort of understanding what are the goals and interests of all students, as well as their own skills. This way we can address the issues at hand more effectively and make sure the students never loose their interest and focus in music and their instruments. I believe that an honest and friendly relationship between teacher and student is essential for this exchange of ideas to happen more clearly and fluently, and so I do my best to make everyone feel comfortable enough to share their own thoughts freely.

Reviews

Dan Henry - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Gonçalo is an awesome guitar teacher and I have had a fantastic time with him. He is extremely friendly, reliable and has a passion for music which shows in his knowledge and ability. His ability to play by ear is next to non, and he is able to make any guitar/amp combination sound amazing – even a mini Marshall stack.

His lessons will focus on any area or style that you want to improve, and he teaches with great patience and guidance.

I can fully recommend to anybody looking for lessons in Den Haag to look no further."

Maria V. - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Gonçalo is a wonderful teacher, very knowledgeable, patient, creative and engaging. My kids loved his classes and learned to play enjoying every lesson, and so did I. Cannot recommend him enough."

Kika Treep - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Goncalo is een kundige en geduldige leraar. Ik voelde mij meteen op mijn gemak bij hem. Hij geeft oefeningen in kleine stapjes en legt het zeer goed uit. Op gehoor vogelt hij zelf de begeleiding uit en dan kan hij het aanleren. Hij kan zelf ook fantastisch spelen en heeft op onze bruiloft gespeeld, dat was een groot succes!"

Eline Koopman - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Gonçalo‘s classes have been a real pleasure! He helped me get started with my guitar practice and customized our classes based on what songs and techniques I want to learn. And more importantly, he is always kind and good company, and makes some amazing music himself! Can highly recommend!"

Yuhuan Xu - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Gonçalo is a very good guitar teacher. My son started with him years ago and is still enjoying every lesson. Now my daughter is also starting learning with Gonçalo. Both of my children have made great progress. Highly recommended!