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- Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Electric guitar
- Bass guitar
- Ukulele
Conservatoire-trained guitarist (BMus Jazz) & Guildhall Master’s graduate with 20+ years’ experience teaching guitar & production. Lessons in London & online, tailored to exams, creativity, or fun.
- Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Electric guitar
- Bass guitar
- Ukulele
Lesson location
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At Danilo's house: London
- Online
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About Danilo
Danilo is a dedicated musician, producer, composer, and teacher with over 20 years of experience in performance, education, and recording. Based in South-East London, he offers personalised lessons in guitar, bass, ukulele, songwriting, and music production — both in person and online. An exam board specialist with in-depth knowledge of graded syllabuses (MTB, Trinity, Rockschool, ABRSM), he has guided many students to excellent results while encouraging creativity beyond exams. His teaching is student-centred, tailored to each learner’s goals and musical interests — from jazz, rock ’n’ blues, and electronic music to classical.
Experience
With over two decades as both performer and educator, Danilo’s career spans international concerts, studio recordings, and collaborations. He holds a BMus (Hons) in Jazz Guitar and a Master’s degree in Composition (Distinction, specialising in Electronic & Produced Music) from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, where he also completed a Junior Fellowship (2024–2025).
His professional credits include collaborations with international artists such as Meredith O’Connor (USA), Joanna Alina (Australia), and Jordan Rutland (UK, Abbey Road Studios), with appearances at the London Jazz Festival and Southbank Centre. As a composer, he has created music for film and media, with credits including Meraki and The Swan Song (dir. Eric Felizardo), Happy Deal (dir. Guia Ravizza), the Illuminated River Project (London Bridge installation), OrchestRave (Barbican/RAM Records), The Little Shop of Imaginary Friends (BigRock Animation), and Broadway Boogie Woogie (Bauhaus Festival).
Danilo is the founder and Artistic Director of the Electric Earth Orchestra, a London-based ensemble merging orchestration, analog synthesis, plant sonification, and spatial audio. He is also an affiliate artist with Chaos Audio and Death Cloud Pedals, and has collaborated with Blackstar Amplification on product launches and demonstrations.
In addition, he undertook Rockschool examiner training (2020–2021), gaining first-hand experience of the exam process under the supervision of senior examiners. He is currently an MTB Exam Conductor and a recognised Trinity exam preparation tutor.
Education & Credentials
- BMus (Hons) in Jazz Guitar, Conservatorio San Pietro a Majella, Naples
- MComp (Distinction, specialising in Electronic & Produced Music), Guildhall School of Music & Drama
- Junior Fellow, Guildhall School (2024–2025)
- DBS checked
- MTB Registered Teacher & Exam Conductor
- Rockschool Examiner Training (2020–2021) — gained first-hand experience of the exam process while shadowing senior examiners
- Trinity College London Exam Prep Tutor (Certificate of Recognition)
- ISM Member
- Safeguarding Level 1 (VitalSkills)
- Public & Product Liability Insurance
Danilo looks forward to welcoming new students and is excited to support anyone beginning or continuing their musical journey.
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About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Tailored to You
Whether you’re preparing for a Grade 8 exam, returning to music after a break, or starting fresh for the joy of playing, Danilo adapts lessons to your pace and interests. His aim is to keep progress steady while making the journey inspiring and fun.
Lesson Plan
Every lesson is tailored to the student’s needs, whether the focus is to:
- Prepare for graded exams with a clear plan and professional feedback
- Develop improvisation, technique, and theory across styles
- Write, record, and produce original music
- Explore sound design, modular synthesis, or generative music
- Learn how to set up pedals, amps, and recording software (Logic, Pro Tools, Sibelius, Ableton Live, GarageBand)
- Build confidence in performance, recording, and stage presence
Lessons combine structure with creativity, ensuring progress is steady, enjoyable, and inspiring.
Bonus
Beyond instrumental teaching, Danilo also offers:
- Home studio setup guidance
- Recording, mixing, and mastering techniques
- Foley, sound design, and editing for film and media
- Game audio composition (Unreal Engine, Wwise)
- Conducting and orchestration coaching
- Songwriting support (from first idea to finished production)
- Mentorship for creative portfolio building and university applications
Teaches
- Guitar (versatile across many styles, including: pop, rock, metal, jazz, classical, experimental)
- Bass
- Ukulele
- Songwriting & Composition
- Music Production (Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Sibelius, Ableton Live, GarageBand)
- Orchestration & Conducting
- Sound Design & Game Audio
- Exam Preparation (MTB, Trinity, Rockschool, ABRSM)
- Music Theory
Styles
Jazz
From walking basslines to improvising over standards, Danilo helps students develop both technical fluency and creativity.
Rock & Blues
With over 20 years of live and studio experience, Danilo helps students explore everything from classic rock riffs and solos to expressive blues phrasing and improvisation.
Metal
Danilo is regularly hired as a session guitarist for metal recordings, from classic heavy styles to modern prog in drop tunings (including drop C). He helps students develop the techniques, tone, and precision needed to perform and record confidently in heavier genres.
Classical
Drawing on conservatoire training, Danilo teaches classical guitar and theory, helping students interpret and understand repertoire.
Electronic / Production
For students interested in production, modular synthesis, or electronic soundscapes, he integrates cutting-edge techniques and recording skills into lessons.
Who Danilo Has Helped
- Ages 7 to 70, from complete beginners to advanced players
- Students preparing for graded exams (hundreds of passes over a decade with an exceptional success rate)
- Private students who have progressed to Guildhall and other higher education music courses
- Adults returning to music after a break
- Young bands and singer-songwriters developing their first recordings
- Neurodiverse learners seeking supportive, creative tuition
- Musicians preparing for gigs, auditions, or recording sessions
What Students Say
"I'm very lucky to have the chance to express myself creatively through interpreting guitar music, and I'm very lucky to be guided in this by a teacher with such a deep understanding of music. Your comments always get to the heart of the composer's intentions and how to communicate them in dynamics, articulation, and texture. Thank you so much for teaching me guitar over these past four years."
Will, Bristol (Grade 8, Distinction)
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Rates
Rate
- £55
Pack prices
- 5h: £250
- 10h: £500
online
- £55/h
Travel
- + £103
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