Jazz, pop, rock, blues and classical. Individual or paired lessons to build on your foundations, return to playing or develop your skills, in Milan Lambrate.
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The programme starts from your level and the music you want to study. We work on technique, rhythm and repertoire, with clear goals and materials you can use between lessons.
Build on
your foundations
Already know a few chords and play your first pieces? We build on posture, coordination, rhythm and chord changes. The repertoire becomes a starting point for understanding what you play and tackling more demanding passages.
Post-beginners · Basic skills already acquiredFind
your direction again
Already playing but feel you're repeating the same things? We focus on posture, rhythm, repertoire and understanding the fretboard. The work starts with what you can already do and the areas you want to strengthen.
Self-taught players · Intermediate levelGo
further
Harmony, musical language, reading, improvisation and interpretation. We can develop your repertoire and prepare for music-school and conservatoire entrance exams, following each institution's requirements.
Advanced · Entrance exams and assessments
In Milan and online
Electric, acoustic or classical guitar: we choose the instrument and repertoire according to your musical interests. Practice and theory come together, linking the physical gesture to its musical result.
Jazz
Chords, harmony, standards and improvisation. Phrasing grows from listening and from the relationship between melody, rhythm and accompaniment.
Rock & blues
Riffs, groove, bending, dynamics and tone. Precision and intention to shape your electric-guitar playing.
Pop & acoustic
Songs, accompaniment, rhythms and arpeggios. We learn to support a melody and recognise the structure of a piece.
Classical
Reading, touch, voice control and repertoire. Work on tone and musicality with the nylon-string guitar.
During each lesson we work through the material step by step. Afterwards, you have clear reference points to revisit what we covered and continue with a structured practice method.
Book a lesson directly online ↗Study program
Goals, level, listening habits and available time: together we agree on a realistic programme that can evolve.
Technique and repertoire
Technique, rhythm, harmony and repertoire come together through practice. Attention to each student and the personal relationship are part of the work.
Study materials
Videos, recordings and clips of passages covered in lessons, handouts and reference texts, with support after each session.
You can start at any time of year, with individual or paired lessons and the option of a lesson package. Tell me what you are looking for to discuss lesson length, fees and availability.
Ask for information ↗Flexible appointments
Online calendar. Published hours: Monday–Friday 11:00–21:30, Saturday 11:00–16:00. Lessons can continue in summer.
Equipped room, in Milan Lambrate
In-person lessons in Milan's Lambrate area. Available in Italian, English or French.
An online lesson when needed
If you cannot get to Milan or something unexpected comes up, you can replace an in-person lesson with an online session and continue your studies.
Online guitar lessons ↗Simple conditions
No enrolment fee or advance payment. Free cancellation with at least 24 hours' notice.
Beyond individual study
Opportunities to join bands and student performances with Obiettivo Musica, a certificate of attendance and documentation for educational credits.
Obiettivo Musica ↗Guitarist, teacher and director of Obiettivo Musica. I have taught since 2000, alongside performing, recording and teacher training.
Guitar courses and lessons in Milan and ONLINE
I approached the guitar as a child. After the first training a Music Time, I study with Massimo Minardi since 1992 and in 1998 I entered ai Civic Jazz Courses in Milan. Here I delve deeper into the tool with Giovanni Monteforte and Riccardo Bianchi and I graduated in 2003.
In 2001 Franco Cerri he involves me in his Guitar Ensemble. The collaboration continues until 2008, between concerts and recording activities, and includes Ieri & Oggi, recorded in 2003 and released in 2004.
Since 2011 I have collaborated with Tonino Carotone. The live activity led me to keep going 500 concerts in Europe, tackling jazz, blues, rock and pop repertoires. The videos on this page also include a recording from the 2013 Wild Mint Festival.
Alongside training, there are seminars and improvement meetings with Frank Gambale, Jim Hall, Buddy DeFranco and Dave Liebman. I participate in Umbria Jazz Winter in 2003 and others Siena Jazz in 2005, with a masterclass by Enrico Rava.
I have been teaching since 2000 and I have worked in over ten public and private music institutes. Among these, Scuola Testi, Musikando, Res Musica, Il Pentagramma, La Nuova Musica and Agoal Banca Intesa Sanpaolo. I also teach at Rudolf Steiner school in Milan.
I was responsible for drafting programs and teaching materials and coordinating courses: alla Nuova Musica, from 2007 to 2010, I coordinated ensemble music courses. I have held seminars, workshops and campuses in Italy and Switzerland and are FSE-certified trainer in communication and music education.
I am president of Obiettivo Musica, with 13 years of management. In the lessons I connect the practice of the instrument to the understanding of rhythm, harmony and repertoire. The program and materials follow the work actually done with each student.
Great technical preparation and professionalism, not to mention the enormous artistic experience. Beyond that, he is also a very good person, super nice and helpful. More than recommended!
Mario a great teacher! Super engaging and very knowledgeable. Lessons are never boring, he manages to convey passion and technique to you like few others. Highly recommended!
I studied jazz guitar privately with Mario Pelagatti for about three years, both in person and online. Even though I had already been playing for a long time, Mario allowed me to make a real leap in quality. His method is incredibly effective: in addition to great technical and theoretical competence, it offers impeccable teaching support. At the end of each online lesson, send the recording and all the study material, a very precious resource that I still keep and consult today. Thanks to him I finally learned a solid study method that allows me to continue to grow and explore new languages independently. An excellent professional.
Mario is not just a teacher, he is THE teacher. Extremely prepared, he manages to convey complex concepts very effectively. The lesson is not standard and the same for everyone, but rather creates a path tailored to the student's needs (time and objectives). Highly recommended!!!!
Very good and nice teacher
Mario was without a doubt the best guitar teacher I had. He manages to build a genuine bond and understand who is in front of him, adapting his teaching accordingly: a true master of teaching, as well as a great musician. If you are looking for a teacher who, in addition to transmitting a lot of musical knowledge, can give rise to or keep your passion alive, you are in the right place!
«That Mario Pelagatti is an incredible musician can be seen objectively at the first note he plays, an unusual elegance in perceiving music shines through the sensitivity of his phrasing. At the same time he manages to be an equally valid teacher, explaining harmony, the history of music and the concepts of guitar technique in a clear and orderly way. The blue note of his lessons, which still leaves me in disbelief, is how in just a few hours he managed to make me find the right feeling with the instrument and stimulate me to grow along my musical path.»
«I give 5 stars because I can't give him 100. Mario is an "intelligent" teacher, in the sense that he really tries to understand the attitude of those in front of him, thus adapting his own teaching. With his unquestionable talent and infinite preparation, he is able to answer every musical doubt, trying to propose the optimal path for learning it. Plus, he's really very nice. A great teacher, a precious friend!»
«Highly recommended! A person capable of putting people at ease right from the start, builds a path that is based on individual preferences and this thanks to his detailed knowledge of many musical genres. It adopts a very effective method, trying to make people immediately become familiar with the instrument. Very helpful and humane person and I find the use of the lesson summary videos so special so that I can remember the fundamental things said and done during the lesson and then play them at home.»
«Mario is an extremely competent and helpful musician and teacher. He was my guitar teacher for 8 months and, although I started with major gaps (self-taught, up to that point), he still managed to give me a good foundation and improve my learning of technique, rhythm, theory and repertoire. Definitely highly recommended, the idea of the videos at the end of the lesson was excellent!»
Presentation videos, classical guitar performances and live recordings.
Nobody Else but Me
Prélude in Dm BWV 999
How Deep Is the Ocean
Atapuerca
Tonino Carotone live at Druso
Yardbird Suite
«Truly beautiful and great compositional maturity, excellent achievement!»
Guitar lessons take place in Milan, in the Lambrate area, by appointment.
To organize the route you can open the map and calculate the route from your starting point. For the first meeting, write to me: we agree on level, objectives and availability.
Information on methods, materials, times and bookings for lessons.
Write to me on WhatsApp ↗Yes. Lessons are for players who know the basics and want to build on them, those returning after a break, and those wishing to develop technique, repertoire and improvisation. We agree on the programme according to your level and goals.
Lessons take place by appointment in an equipped room in Milan's Lambrate area. Use the map to plan your journey; contact me to arrange your first lesson.
Both formats are available. Individual lessons follow your goals and pace; for paired lessons we agree on a programme suited to both students' levels and interests.
Yes. The program can cover electric, acoustic or classical guitar and connect technique and theory to your repertoire. For jazz we can delve into harmony, accompaniment, language and improvisation; for rock, pop and blues we also work on riffs, rhythm, phrasing and sound.
Contact me for current fees for individual lessons, paired lessons and lesson packages. There are no enrolment fees or advance payments. Before you begin, we agree on the format and cost of your programme.
You can start at any time of the year and arrange appointments through the online calendar. Published hours are Monday to Friday 11am–9.30pm and Saturday 11am–4pm; check the calendar for actual availability. It is also possible to continue in the summer.
Yes. The path includes handouts and reference texts, videos, recordings and clips of the steps covered during the lessons, with assistance after the meeting. You can reopen the clips and review the exercises while studying.
Yes. We can set up a path for exams and entrance tests for civic and conservatory schools. We start from the program required by the institute and your level, to organize the work on technique, repertoire, theory and listening.
You can write to me on WhatsApp, call me or use the contact form. The online calendar is available for appointments. Cancellation is free of charge with at least 24 hours notice.
Yes. If you cannot reach Milan or have an unexpected event, you can replace the in-person lesson with an online lesson and continue your studies. Information on the distance learning path is on the page dedicated to online lessons. Discover the online lessons ↗
Tell me your level, the repertoire you are interested in and your availability. I'll reply to you with information on lessons in Milan and on the first appointment.
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