If you’re looking for online lessons in Greek music, then you’ve come to the right place! My Greek music courses blend modal theory, instrumental technique, improvisation, and instrument-specific repertoire to fully immerse you in the rich world of Greek traditional and rebetiko music.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced musician, my online lessons are crafted to bring you closer to the soul of Greek sound! I offer lessons in English, Italian, Spanish, and Greek, ensuring a personalized experience for students worldwide.
📅 Book a trial session! We’ll get to know each other, assess your level, and tailor your path together.
What You’ll Learn:
- Tuning, posture, and essential right- and left-hand exercises
- Ornamentation and articulation
- Rhythmic patterns and phrasing
- Modal theory: Greek modes, makams, dromi, and scales, with analysis and practice of modes such as Chitzaz, Chitzazkiar, Chouseini, Nikriz, Ousak, Rast, and Segkiach
- Creative approaches to modal improvisation (taximi)
- Step-by-step instruction on selected pieces from the Greek and Asia Minor repertoire, carefully chosen for their musical and cultural significance
Who This Course Is For:
- Complete beginners curious about Greek traditional instruments
- Musicians from any genre wanting to explore modal music and Eastern Mediterranean styles
- Intermediate/advanced players seeking to master improvisation and expand repertoire
- Music educators and ethnomusicologists interested in Greek folk and rebetiko theory
How It Works:
- The trial lesson will give us a chance to get to know each other, test the platform we’ll be using for the lessons (Google Meet), and chat a bit about Greece and its music before beginning the actual learning journey
- Each lesson lasts approximately 45 minutes, with flexibility to fully explore the material we’re working on
- The days, times, and frequency of the lessons are customized to suit our mutual needs
- At the end of each lesson, you’ll receive everything you need to study: the full video recording of the lesson, along with any audio tracks and printable PDFs
- Lessons are available in English, Italian, Spanish, and Greek, ensuring a personalized experience for students worldwide
Baglamas Lessons
Small in size, immense in character—the baglamas is the soulful companion of the bouzouki in the rebetiko world. With its high, sharp voice and compact build, it’s perfect for intricate rhythms and poignant melodies. In this course, you’ll discover its unique role in Greek music, learn essential techniques, and explore the expressive power of the dromi. Whether you’re drawn to its historic roots or its raw, emotional sound, the baglamas offers an intimate and powerful musical experience.
Bouzouki Lessons
Bright, bold, and unmistakably Greek, the bouzouki is one of the symbols of Greek music. From the smoky cafes of old Athens to the vibrant energy of contemporary stages, this instrument carries the soul of rebetiko tradition. In this course, you’ll learn how to bring out its signature sound with proper technique, phrasing, and ornamentation. We’ll dive into the dromi, classic repertoire, and stylistic nuances that make the bouzouki come alive. A journey for beginners and seasoned players alike—step into the rhythmic pulse of Greece.
Guitar Lessons
The guitar holds a quiet yet essential place in Greek music. From rebetiko and folk to modern acoustic styles, it offers harmonic depth and rhythmic drive. In this course, you’ll learn chord progressions, right-hand techniques, and accompaniment patterns typical of Greek music. You’ll also explore the role of the guitar in ensembles, especially its dialogue with bouzouki and voice. Whether you’re a beginner or a guitarist looking to expand into Mediterranean styles, this course opens the door to a warm, expressive, and often overlooked aspect of Greek musical heritage.
Laouto Lessons
The laouto is the noble stringed instrument of Greek traditional music—deep-bodied, resonant, and built for rhythm and melody alike. With roots reaching back to Byzantine and Ottoman times, the laouto is central to folk music across mainland Greece and the islands. This course introduces you to its rich tonal world: dynamic strumming, modal scales, and the art of accompaniment in traditional dance music. Whether you’re drawn to its powerful drone-like bass or its bright melodic lines, the laouto invites you to explore the living pulse of rural Greece.
Lavta Lessons
The lavta or laouto politiko—urban lute of Constantinople—is an elegant and refined instrument that bridges Greek and Ottoman musical worlds. With its delicate tone and ornate playing style, it’s used in classical Ottoman music, early urban Greek genres, and contemporary modal explorations. In this course, you’ll discover its technique, repertoire, and role in ensemble settings. Emphasis is placed on expressive ornamentation, makams, and rhythmic subtleties. Ideal for those seeking a lyrical and sophisticated approach to Eastern Mediterranean music, the lavta offers a rich palette of expressive possibilities.
Mandolin Lessons
The mandolin may be small, but its sound is bright, agile, and full of charm. In Greek music, it shines in island traditions, urban serenades, and folk dances alike. This course guides you through the techniques, phrasing, and ornamentation that give the Greek mandolin its unique voice. Whether accompanying songs or leading a melody, the mandolin blends lyrical expression with rhythmic precision. You’ll explore traditional repertoire, scales, and stylistic nuances that bring this delicate yet powerful instrument to life. A perfect entry point into the melodic soul of Greece.
Oud Lessons
The oud is the beating heart of Greek and Eastern Mediterranean music. With its deep, resonant sound and fretless neck, the oud opens a world of expressive possibilities. In this course, you’ll learn traditional techniques, modal theory, and the art of improvisation (taximi), all rooted in the rich Greek and Asia Minor repertoire. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining your skills, you’ll gain a solid foundation in dromi and makams, and the tools to express yourself with depth and nuance. Enter the world of the Greek oud—mysterious, soulful, and endlessly inspiring.
Tabouras Lessons
The tabouras is a direct descendant of ancient and Byzantine lutes—a long-necked instrument with a clear, penetrating tone and deep historical roots. Revered by scholars and folk musicians alike, it embodies centuries of Greek musical tradition. In this course, you’ll learn its unique tuning systems, rhythmic patterns, and modal scales. With its subtle expressiveness, the tabouras invites a deeper understanding of Greece’s modal heritage and its connections to East and West. A rare and enriching journey for anyone fascinated by the origins of Greek music.
Tzouras Lessons
The tzouras bridges the worlds of the bouzouki and the baglamas, blending brightness with warmth, clarity with soul. Its balanced tone and medium size make it ideal for both solo playing and ensemble work. In this course, you’ll explore traditional repertoire, techniques, and modal theory with a focus on authentic Greek style. The tzouras invites you to delve into a rich musical tradition with grace, agility, and emotion. A perfect choice for players seeking depth and versatility in their sound.