Lessons, Classes, and Services

Private Lessons

Are you looking to master the guitar? Niko Lalangas offers personalized, one-on-one lessons tailored to all ages and skill levels, available in-person or virtually. With almost 30 years of experience, Niko is a highly experienced music instructor known for providing high-quality, custom-designed lessons. Master notation, music theory, fretboard navigation, proper techniques, and a wide range of songs with Niko's expert guidance. Book a session now and take your guitar skills to the next level!

$40 per half-hour lesson

$70 per hour lesson

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man playing guitar in grayscale photography
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black and white audio mixer

A.M.P. Workshop

A.M.P. Workshop

Amplifiers, multi-effects, and Pedals.

Book a 1-hour class ($80). During the class, you can get help with the following:

  • Setting up your pedalboard

  • Figuring out a new pedal

  • Understanding a new digital amp with onboard effects

  • Transitioning from a traditional amp and pedal board to a modern multi-effects unit

  • Maximizing the potential of your patches

In 2017, Niko Lalangas was a featured writer in Line 6's newsletters, with his articles appearing every month for several years. His articles covered unique setups, gear tutorials, reviews, and more. Niko's approach involves pushing gear to its limits and discovering new possibilities by pushing boundaries and unleashing imagination.

His areas of expertise include:

  • Mastering effects chains

  • Achieving the perfect live tone

  • Improving recording tone

  • Working with stereo effects to create a big sound

  • Efficiently automating effect changes

  • Setting up a clean and efficient rig.

Get AMPed!

Niko is skilled with various music equipment including Katana amplifiers, ME-70/80 floorboards, Classic pedals, GT series effects processors, Boss/Roland GR-55 guitar synthesizers from Boss. Niko is also familiar with Line 6 products such as the Helix family (Helix floor, Helix rack, Helix LT, HX Effects, HX Stomp/XL), Pod floorboards (Pod XT Live, Pod HD500/x, Pod Go/Wireless), Variax Guitars, and Catalyst amplifiers. Additionally, Niko has experience with Blackstar products including ID-Core amplifiers, and Amped floor amps, as well as the Headrush family (MX5, Gigboard, Floorboard/Prime, Loopboard). Niko has also worked with products from Fender, Marshall, and many other brands.

Pedagogy/Andragogy

"Experience is the best teacher."

The pricing for sessions is as follows: $100 for the first class and $80 for each additional hour-long session.

Teaching is a rewarding job that is both challenging and fun. Teachers have a great deal of responsibilities. Niko Lalangas offers pedagogy and andragogy to provide new teachers with the tools they need to make the most of their teaching careers.

Classes are beneficial for both part-time and full-time teachers.

What is pedagogy?

Pedagogy is the art and science of teaching children.

What is andragogy?

Andragogy is the art and science of teaching adults.

The most important aspect of being a private guitar teacher is retaining students. Whether you work independently or for a school, keeping students as long as possible is crucial. A high turnover in a student roster indicates that a teacher isn’t doing a very good job.

Retaining students is a mark of success, leading to increased earnings. For the students, it means they are receiving their money’s worth while learning and progressing.

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love to learn pencil signage on wall near walking man
What do you get with Niko’s pedagogy & andragogy class?
  • Niko’s book.

  • An education based on nearly 30 years of formal teaching experience:

    • Music schools & privately.

    • Online and in-person.

    • All ages, from children to teens and adults.

    • All levels from beginners to advanced.

  • Personalized classes with Niko Lalangas.

  • Sample lessons and guidance to assist you in structuring your curriculum.

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black smartphone near person

Music Consultation

Consultation Fee: $60 per hour.

When your passion and business intersect, maximizing your experiences can be challenging. However, staying organized is the key to making money without sacrificing enjoyment.

Niko Lalangas has almost 30 years of experience in the music industry, including working in music schools, performing, recording, and presenting.

Consultations can last one hour and be conducted in your home, Niko's home, a public place, or through an online conference call.

Live music venue?
  • Learn effective advertising strategies.

  • Discover simple ways to cater to both patrons and musicians.

  • Acquire organizational skills to ensure repeat customers.

Starting a band? New to gigging? Want to pursue a full-time music career?
  • Learn how to monetize your passion.

  • Organize your efforts and enhance productivity.

  • Gain insights on creating compelling personal ads and band posters while staying organized.

  • Discover practical ways to connect with like-minded musicians.

For music venues, businesses, aspiring musicians and bands, teachers, and schools.