Lessons

Let’s turn technique into music.

Not ten isolated exercises, but these online classical guitar lessons give you a clear path from correct hand mechanics to phrasing you actually mean, wherever you’re starting from.

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Gabriele Zanotti giving an online classical guitar lessons

Who it’s for

Beginners

  • Sit and hold the guitar the right way from day one, so tension and bad habits never get the chance to set in.
  • Get your hands actually working together, clean sound, no strain, through simple, guided steps built for absolute beginners.
  • Know exactly what to practice, how long, and how to see yourself improving, no more guessing what “practicing” even means.

Intermediate / Advanced

  • Get a sound that’s consistently yours, controlled dynamics and tone instead of hit-or-miss results.
  • Play faster and cleaner with less tension, arpeggios, slurs, and scales that finally feel coordinated, not forced.
  • Turn correct notes into real musical phrasing, the articulation, timing, and intention that make a piece sound like you mean it.

Conservatory / Exams

  • Walk into your exam with a program that’s genuinely ready, repertoire planned, polished, and built to the standard they’re actually judging.
  • Cover the fundamentals examiners check for, reading, rhythm, notation, style, so nothing catches you off guard.
  • Get used to the pressure before it counts, mock exams, real feedback, and a clear timeline instead of last-minute panic.

What an online lesson looks like

Every lesson starts the same way: we find the one thing costing you the most right now, not a list of ten small fixes. I explain why it matters, in plain terms, before I ask you to change anything, then we apply it immediately to the piece you’re working on, not just to an exercise. You leave with a short, specific plan: what to practice, how, and why.

It’s technique work tailored to the repertoire you’re playing, real guidance on musical interpretation, not just correct notes, and a private, one-on-one setting focused entirely on you.

Format & what you need

  • Lessons60 minutes, adapted to your level and goals
  • Trial lesson30 minutes, free
  • Setupa guitar, a stable connection, and a phone or laptop with the camera angled to show both hands, everything you need for online classical guitar lessons. Headphones and a quiet room help.

What students say

Real feedback, from real lessons

Pavel Dmitriev

July 22, 2026

He incorporates my perspective and clearly explains the reasoning behind his suggestions. This not only helps me play better, but also deepens my understanding of music.

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Pavel Dmitriev

Oliver

May 13, 2026

He has a very good ear for what you’re doing and what you can improve on. As an intermediate player who lacks certain fundamentals, it’s great to revisit the basics with him.

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Oliver

Idoia

July 19, 2025

He’s a very friendly teacher who makes sure I understand all the necessary concepts. He’s also flexible with his schedule, which I appreciate.

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Idoia

Shiela

January 11, 2025

Great and very nice teacher — he really takes the time to explain properly and is always prepared in advance with the lessons. I highly recommend Gabriele to anyone looking for quality teaching.

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Shiela

Alma

November 6, 2024

Gabriele is a very experienced teacher, he is very kind and patient. I am very happy to have him as a teacher.

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Alma

Francesco

January 13, 2024

Extremely recommended method to learn the guitar. Functional platform, qualified teacher, effective method. Three excellent reasons to advise everyone to prefer this choice of study — not least to choose Gabriele for his competence and passion.

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Francesco

Alessio

October 28, 2023

Lessons clearly explained from both a theoretical and practical point of view.

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Alessio

FAQ

How soon will I see progress?

Most students notice real clarity and control within 4–6 weeks, especially in right-hand consistency and practice structure. A noticeable shift in repertoire and musicality typically shows up over 2–3 months of consistent work.

Do you give a practice plan or homework?

Yes — but I can’t practice for you. Every lesson ends with a specific plan: what to work on, in what order, for how long. The method is mine to give; the repetition is yours to put in.

How often should we meet?

Weekly works best for most intermediate students. Every two weeks can still work with a solid plan. For auditions or exams, weekly is strongly recommended.

What styles and repertoire do you teach?

Classical guitar repertoire across different periods, alongside technique and interpretation. The goal isn’t just to learn individual pieces — it’s to build the skills that let you learn future repertoire faster on your own.

I’m an adult, or I started late. Is it too late?

Not at all. Many students start — or restart — as adults. What matters is a clear method and the right feedback, not the age you started at.

Do you help with conservatory entrance exams?

Yes. We structure your work around the specific repertoire requirements and technical standards you’ll be tested on, with a realistic timeline and mock performances.

I’m already using a structured program — does it make sense to also take lessons with you?

Sure. A self-paced program is good for consistency, but it can’t adjust to what you’re excited to play right now. In a lesson, we don’t wait until you’ve “earned” the piece you love — we work on it directly, and whatever technique it needs gets built into that same piece.

Sometimes the easiest way to decide is just to try it.