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Christos

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Christos

Christos – Professional Guitarist, Music Producer & Educator introduction VIDEO : https://youtu.be/EBr3Lafh1LE

Christos is an international professional guitarist, producer, and recording studio owner with decades of experience across the UK and globally. As a session and live guitarist, he has performed in countless studio recordings, concerts, and music festivals, including appearances on BBC Radio, TV shows, and international broadcasts.

His work as a composer and producer spans multiple LP albums, EPs, and singles in various genres, earning professional praise and radio plays in over 16 countries - with entries in Top 10 radio charts and Spotify’s Top Tracks playlists. He has also composed music for films, theatre, TV, and instrumental projects, while his bands (as frontman & lead guitarist) have been broadcast worldwide (UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Greece, France, and beyond).

Education & Distinctions :

* MA with Distinction in Music Production & Composition – Leeds Conservatoire (2009)
* Music Diploma with Distinction – National Conservatoire (2005)
* Degree in Psychology – University of Athens (4-year program)
* Distinction in Advanced RGT Examinations (El. Guitar & Performance) - London College of Music
* Advanced studies in Classical (counterpoint, fugue) and Modern composition (Schoenberg, Hindemith) under award-winning composers

Professional Studio Experience : Christos trained in music production, technology, and engineering, working in professional UK/EU studios (2006–2020) before establishing his own recording studio in 2020. There, he produces artists across genres and collaborates internationally.

Testimonials (Verified on Google & FirstTutors) :

"Exceptional talent for songwriting – someone to look out for!" — Max Wilson, Composer (London) "Highly trained, professional, and insightful across genres." — A. Schubert, Artist "Gets your vibe as he’s an artist too. Totally recommend." — Emanuelle W., Musician "Awesome production skills & techniques. You’ll get a professional neat and clean sound!". — M. Lubrano (composer) (Additional reviews available on request & on Google)

Teaching Experience

With 22+ years of teaching across conservatories, well-established iinstitutions, and in private, Christos merges real-world expertise as a professional guitarist, producer, and composer with proven pedagogical excellence. His studio mastery, performance background, and broadcast experience ensure lessons are both practical and inspiring, tailored to beginners through advanced musicians.

Why Learn with Christos?

* Elite Training: MA with Distinction (Leeds Conservatoire), Advanced Diplomas (Guitar, Composition, Voice, Music Therapy), and Psychology degree (University of Athens).
  • Performance Pedigree: Session guitarist and live performer (BBC Radio, international festivals).
  • Production Expertise: Owner of a professional studio; expert in Logic, Pro Tools, Ableton & more.
  • Distinction in All Music Exams: RGT (London College), Blues & Jazz Guitar (Bath Spa Uni.), and classical/modern composition.
  • Enhanced DBS Certified: Fully vetted for teaching.

Holistic Approach, Christos bridges theory, technique, and creativity to help students: * Master their instrument and music production. * Develop a unique artistic voice. * Achieve goals efficiently and enjoyably, whether preparing for grades or personal growth.

(References & student success stories available upon request and below in last section!)

Tutoring Approach

Christos' Teaching Approach: Inspiring, Tailored, Results-Driven. Christos believes that music learning should be enjoyable, practical, and personalized. His approach adapts to students who want to:

* Play favorite songs (Rock, Pop, Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul, Indie)
* Prepare for exams (Rockschool, ABRSM, London RGT – All Grades & Diplomas)
* Master technical skills (improvisation, sight-reading, lead/rhythm playing)
* Apply music theory intuitively (no jargon, just real-world use)
* Produce/record music (home or professional studio)
* Write original songs (lyrics, structure, harmony)
* Explore music tech (DAWs, mixing, plugins, VSTs)
* Compose and expand their arrangement skills

Flexible Lesson Formats :

* Online (Skype/Zoom/G.Meet) – Studio-quality audio/video
* In-person – Available for local students
* Your pace, your style – No rigid syllabus

What Students Say :

"Learned more in 4 weeks than a year at university!" – Manuela L. (Production) ★★★★★ "Fun yet challenging – my 11-year-old is constantly inspired!" – Michael T. (Guitar) ★★★★★ "Brilliant tutor who makes complex topics simple." – Wendy F. (Production) ★★★★★ "Excellent tutor. The lessons are always fun & I’ve learned lots of useful techniques without feeling overwhelmed." ' Vasilis S. (Guitar) ★★★★★ "Christos is a brilliant tutor. I have learnt a great deal from him & am currently learning music production."– Nancy M. (Composition) ★★★★★ (50+ verified 5-star reviews)

Why It Works? * Hybrid Method: Blends fundamentals (technique/theory) with modern production tools * Passion-First: Lessons built around each student's musical interests * Proven Results: Distinctions in exams and creative projects

"Music should be fun, inspiring, and tailored to your goals! I'm happy to answer any questions – just reach out." – Christos

Qualifications

MA Music Production (Composition)

Masters · Leeds College of Music (Leeds Conservatoire) · 2009

Grade 8 in Electric Guitar / Music Performance

Other · London College of Music · Distinction · 2006

Psychology

Bachelors · University of Athens · 2005

Tonal Harmony Degree

College · National Conservatoire of Greece (Ethniko Odeio) · 2005

Reviews (37)

Charlotte

Couldn't ask for a better teacher.

stavrinidesv

Excellent tutor, fun sessions, already making and performing music. Highly recommended!

meinti

Christos is a great tutor! His knowledge is beyond measure and have no one to compare him too - meaning with turors had in the past! Totally recommend him to be your tutor!

michael

Not only has he allowed me to improve drastically in my producing and guitar playing but he has made it such a positive and fun experience!!

salem

Christos has been an amazing singing teacher thus far! I've been working with him for 12 weeks now and I feel way more comfortable with my ability to sing! I went from a complete amateur who strained my throat and felt insecure, to someone who can sing my heart out all day without worry! I definitely recommend his services to anyone who wants to learn singing whether it be casual or professional.

ana-maria

Christos is a great tutor! He's my tutor for over a year now and helped me alot with my singing! after that we also started guitar together as he's really good in both and a music producer who is the real music business - and that makes the whole difference! totally recomend Christos!

kris

Christos is exceptional tutor and artist which for me makes the whole difference. Its one thing having a tutor who only teaches (like all of us had) and another to have someone to guide you that he walked and walks successfully the real music path!! totally recommend him whatever genre you’re on !

tonycooper

Christos is an excellent singing tutor! He is super easy to get along with and it's clear from the start he has years of experience and knows how to teach. In just the four lessons we've had so far he has helped me understand what I can do with my voice, taught me so much about the physical act of singing itself, all while making me feel more confident about singing out loud instead of in my head all the time. I highly recommend him for anyone waiting to learn, or re-learn how to sing!

Ann-MarieFirst Tutors

Christos is patient, good at explaining things I need help with, and a nice person to have as a tutor. From Frank.

OslaFirst Tutors

I've been really enjoying the theory lessons so far and getting to grips with music theory and modes with exercises to get a feel for all the modes. It has been a case of lots of boxes ticked all at once for me- as I'm starting to feel for some of my limitations (and possibilities for progress) on the guitar and also working on songwriting skills too (which I also was keen to develop). Very much enjoying everything- thanks Christos!

AnnaFirst Tutors

I first contacted Christos in the hopes that he could help me with vocals for my music A Level performance. As our lessons have progressed I have found that Christos has been very focused on ensuring my performance is at the highest level, and is passionate about pushing my voice to a higher standard. The most valuable quality of Christos’ teaching has been his focus on helping me find my own voice and break free from imitating my inspirations. If becoming a better artist in your own life is your priority rather than simply ticking a box, then I highly recommend Christos as a tutor for you.

SalemFirst Tutors

Christos has been an amazing teacher thus far! I've been working with him for 5 weeks now and I already feel much more comfortable with my singing ability! I went from a complete amateur singer who felt insecure, to someone who can sing my heart out all day without worry! Definitely recommend his services!

TonyFirst Tutors

Christos is an excellent singing tutor! He is super easy to get along with and it's clear from the start he has years of experience and knows how to teach. In just the four lessons we've had so far he has helped me understand what I can do with my voice, taught me so much about the physical act of singing itself, all while making me feel more confident about singing out loud instead of in my head all the time. I highly recommend him for anyone wanting to learn, or re-learn how to sing!

DanielFirst Tutors

I have been taking composition lessons with him for a few weeks now. He has experience in lots of genres of music, which means he comes up with ideas I never would have considered on my own, and he has gotten me to think about my music in new ways that purely classical teachers have not. And he just gives great advice all around, and is a very friendly guy too!

TimFirst Tutors

Christos has worked with my daughter for several months and has significantly improved her confidence, particularly in the more challenging areas of her A level music syllabus. His calm, kind approach has motivated her to work hard, stay engaged, and take real pride in her progress. She values the professional and supportive relationship they’ve built, which has positively influenced both her academic development and her passion for composition.

LauraFirst Tutors

Christos has been an amazing tutor. I really look forward to the lessons and he has helped me with my knowledge and understanding of mixing and mastering and enabled me to progress my abilities to the next level. Highly recommended!

xiaochunFirst Tutors

Christos is an exceptional music theory teacher. His lessons are always well-structured, engaging, and tailored to the student's needs. My child not only enjoys the sessions but has shown significant improvement in a short amount of time. Christos is patient, professional, and incredibly dedicated, going above and beyond to ensure his students succeed. He communicates clearly and is always flexible, making scheduling lessons stress-free. We are so grateful for his guidance and support. If you’re looking for a passionate and skilled teacher who truly cares about his students, Christos is the perfect choice!

WenjuanFirst Tutors

Christos taught my daughter for a couple of months by now. Christos teach my daughter music theory (chords, major/minor scales etc.). I am happy with Christos' organisation of the class. Christos also responses quickly about questions. Just had a discussion with Christos about exam preparation as my daughter needs to sit in exam next year and I am looking forward to future lessons.

CharlotteFirst Tutors

Very enthusiastic teacher. Really enjoy his lessons and find his teaching style and lessons both helpful and motivating.

AngharadFirst Tutors

I have been studying music production with Christos for about two and a half months now. I didn't start as a complete beginner but I did find a lot of self-teaching material online assumes a huge amount of knowledge already, which I didn't always have. Either that or it was aimed at a complete beginner, which I was not. Christos is very knowledgable and clear. I understand each tool in Logic much better (and because I understand what each thing does I'm sure this knowledge is transferable to other DAWs). Each lesson he focuses on teaching me a few new techniques, as well as giving me feedback on what I have worked on in the week and answering any questions I had while working that week, then gives suggestions for homework. He also will make example edits to my projects and send the project files back so I can see what he's doing in detail, and will bounce specific sections we want to listen more carefully to. Since working with Christos on music production I feel much more confident about my music production & mastering (up to being able to use it as a metaphor when I've learned about other processes - thinking to myself "oh this is just like in production where we do this then this then this"). I've also been able to listen back to my favourite musicians and appreciate them anew, now that I'm listening more like a producer and noticing and thinking about the component parts. (And I have wanted to look up the producers! And been excited to find producers who worked on one of my favourite albums cropping up in other favourite albums.)

JamesFirst Tutors

The best thing about Christos's lessons is his passion for music. He explains things so well and I always leave the lesson excited to create. He is very knowledgeable about music production and is giving me the freedom and encouragement to develop my own sound. 10/10 would recommend!

LouiseFirst Tutors

Christos is a great teacher, he’s knowledgeable, supportive, kind and funny. The lessons are well thought out and at the right level. Highly recommend

IanFirst Tutors

Christos is a very good teacher and made a very complex subject much easier to understand. Would highly recommend.

NihanFirst Tutors

Christos is excellent. My daughter looks forward to her lessons every week and she has already improved so much in her playing the guitar and theory knowledge. Thank you very much again Christos!

DavidFirst Tutors

The lessons have been fun and insightful. Christos creates a good back and forth by taking interest in your direction to help you improve and reach your potential. Every lesson is enjoyable and you always come away with someone new to work and improve on.

WendyFirst Tutors

Christos is a brilliant tutor. I have learnt a great deal from him and am currently learning music production with him which I’m really enjoying.

AnneFirst Tutors

Great tutor but online tuition doesn’t work for me.

MichaelFirst Tutors

It took us time to find the right teacher as we needed a professional musician to take my son to the next level, and we're so happy to have found Christos! My 11 year old is quite creative and plays at an advanced level. He finds Christos very inspiring and comes out of the lessons extremely energised and enthusiastic which, to me, says it all. Christos is very knowledgeable and my son enjoys discovering with him new genres of music that he hasn't learnt before, new scales/theory, as well as new metal/rock songs which are his first love. Christos uses Skype very efficiently. At the start we weren't sure that online lessons will work but we gave it a shot and actually we're very impressed with the amount of work that Christos does with my son every week and having all the instructions and tracks in the Skype chat box helps a lot for the practising between the lessons.

JulianFirst Tutors

Christos makes learning easily accessible and challenging at the same time. He has amazing knowledge and is able to translate it into a positive learning experience. In addition, Christos has a positive energy so our lessons are fun and well-paced.

VasilisFirst Tutors

Christos is an excellent tutor. The lessons are always fun and I’ve learned lots of useful techniques without feeling overwhelmed. Highly recommended!

JeniFirst Tutors

Christos is very cheerful and really easy to work with! Lots of knowledge and is great at curating his teaching to fit with your way of understanding. Would highly recommend

ManuelaFirst Tutors

I think he is an amazing teacher. Everything he says it's clear and it's explained really well! I also really like the passion behind his words; he makes me very excited about production. In addition, I've learn more with him in 4 weeks than on a whole year of a production module at university. I am very happy to have him as tutor.

VictoriaFirst Tutors

Christos gives a great variety of teaching methods to make for a very enjoyable experience while progressing. Would definitely recommend.

MicheleFirst Tutors

Christos is a great teacher with an engaging and practical approach to teaching guitar. Every lesson introduces something new with a focus on maintaining a sense of progress and fun. Highly recommended!

TomFirst Tutors

Christos is a great guitar teacher, he is always challenging me and is helping me to progress to the next level as a guitar player.

AnastasiaFirst Tutors

Christos is a great teacher and very patient! I enjoy my skype lessons with him and feel like I am progressing well. I can recommend him to anyone who wants to learn to play the guitar.

CharlieFirst Tutors

Exceptional teacher with effective and simple learning techniques. Always punctual and very friendly.

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  • The highest level of qualification that this tutor has provided us with a copy of is a Masters (or equivalent)
  • This tutor has an average feedback rating of at least 4.75/5 from 20 or more reviews.
  • This tutor is a Professional (self-declared)
  • This tutor is happy to teach online
Subjects Taught
Guitar
Casual
£45.00
Advanced (Equiv: Grades V and VI)
£45.00
Beginner (Equiv: Grades I and II)
£45.00
Intermediate (Equiv: Grades III and IV)
£45.00
Expert (Equiv: Grades VII and above)
£45.00
Music Production
Expert (Equiv: Grades VII and above)
£45.00
Casual
£45.00
Advanced (Equiv: Grades V and VI)
£45.00
Intermediate (Equiv: Grades III and IV)
£45.00
Beginner (Equiv: Grades I and II)
£45.00
Singing
Beginner (Equiv: Grades I and II)
£45.00
Intermediate (Equiv: Grades III and IV)
£45.00
Expert (Equiv: Grades VII and above)
£45.00
Casual
£45.00
Music Theory
Expert (Equiv: Grades VII and above)
£45.00
Advanced (Equiv: Grades V and VI)
£45.00
Beginner (Equiv: Grades I and II)
£45.00
Intermediate (Equiv: Grades III and IV)
£45.00
Music Technology
Beginner (Equiv: Grades I and II)
£45.00
Intermediate (Equiv: Grades III and IV)
£45.00
Advanced (Equiv: Grades V and VI)
£45.00
Casual
£45.00
Expert (Equiv: Grades VII and above)
£45.00
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