Information About Christos - Birmingham teacher - (23 reviews)
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Instruments Taught
Guitar |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £40.00 |
| Intermediate | £40.00 |
| Advanced | £40.00 |
| Expert | £45.00 |
| Casual | £40.00 |
Singing |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £40.00 |
| Intermediate | £40.00 |
| Advanced | £45.00 |
| Expert | £45.00 |
| Casual | £40.00 |
Music Theory |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £40.00 |
| Intermediate | £40.00 |
| Advanced | £40.00 |
| Expert | £45.00 |
| Casual | £40.00 |
Composition |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £40.00 |
| Intermediate | £40.00 |
| Advanced | £40.00 |
| Expert | £45.00 |
| Casual | £40.00 |
Music Production |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £40.00 |
| Intermediate | £40.00 |
| Advanced | £40.00 |
| Expert | £45.00 |
| Casual | £40.00 |
Music Technology |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £40.00 |
| Intermediate | £40.00 |
| Advanced | £40.00 |
| Expert | £45.00 |
| Casual | £40.00 |
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Personal Description:
Hi I’m Christos - a professional musician, producer & educator with 22+ years of international experience, from hit productions in 16 countries to BBC & Global festivals. As a Premium FirstTutors' Member since 2014, I've guided students to exam distinctions & confident, creative musicianship.
I teach students at all levels & have successfully prepared them for a wide range of music exams - from all Grades & A-Levels to University-level practicals, portfolios & Master’s degree guidance - with 93% of them achieving Distinction. As a frontman (singer & guitarist), I’ve performed at major festivals, BBC Radio & National Tv & produced tracks that reached Spotify’s Top Charts & international radio airplays in many countries. Through my professional recording studio, I’ve collaborated with artists worldwide while guiding students to become confident, skilled musicians & creators.
Whether you're learning guitar, singing, songwriting, music production, or preparing for music grades, A-Levels, or theory exams, my lessons are tailored to your unique goals - blending flexible structure, professional insight & supportive guidance. Every session is personalised to your needs, from beginner to advanced, and enriched by real-world expertise from international studio sessions, live performances & cross-genre projects.
Christos's Education & Distinctions :
* Master's degree with Distinction in Music Production & Composition (MA) - Leeds Conservatoire
* Music Diploma with Distinction - National Conservatoire
* 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 and Modern composition (Counterpoint, Fugue, Schoenberg, Hindemith)
Christos's Professional Background / First Tutors Premium Member since 2014 :
Christos trained in top UK/EU studios before launching his own in 2020. Since then, he has produced and co-written for artists across genres, contributed to award-nominated works, and delivered music aired in over 16 countries. He works across Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, advanced hybrid workflows & mixing techniques, offering singers & songwriters remote production, vocal development, recording guidance, and more.
What Students Say? (Verified reviews on Google & FirstTutors) :
"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) ★★★★★
“Christos is a brilliant Tutor. I’ve learned so much & currently study music production.” – Nancy M. (Songwriting/Production) ★★★★★
"Brilliant tutor who makes complex topics simple." – Wendy F. (Production) ★★★★★
“Exceptional talent for songwriting – someone to look out for!” – M. Wilson (Composer) ★★★★★
“Awesome production skills & techniques. You’ll get a professional, neat and clean sound.” – M. Lubrano (Composer) ★★★★★
"Gets your vibe as he’s an artist too. Totally recommend." – Emanuelle W… Musician ★★★★★
(50+ verified 5-star reviews available upon request)
Tutoring Experience:
With 22+ years of teaching across conservatories, well-established institutions, 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 & below in last section!)
Tutoring Approach:
Christos believes that learning music should be enjoyable, practical, and deeply personalised. He tailors each lesson to the student’s individual goals and musical tastes, blending essential theory with hands-on practice to build strong technical skills, confidence, and a natural understanding of music.
Whether preparing for exams (Rockschool, ABRSM, Trinity, RGT, A-Levels), developing performance skills, composing, or producing music, Christos focuses on making lessons both engaging and inspiring. His flexible approach ensures learning is always relevant and fun, helping students of all levels discover their unique voice as musicians and creators.
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Additional Languages: English (British), German, Greek
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- Leeds College of Music (2009) - MA in Music Production/Composition (Masters) (✔ On File)
- London College of Music (2006) - Grade 8 (QTS) (✔ On File)
- National Conservatory of Athens (Ethniko Odeio) (2006) - Tonal Harmony Degree (Other) (✔ On File)
- National University of Athens, School of Philosophy (2005) - Graduate in Psychology (4years) (Bachelors) (✔ On File)
Christos's Feedback
| Total Amount Of Feedback: | 23 |
| Total Positive Feedback: |
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!
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.)