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Expert Guitar Lessons Online from Belgrade's Starcevic Guitar School
Founded in 2016, Starcevic Guitar School has established itself as a premier online destination for guitar and ukulele education. Based in Belgrade but serving a global audience, the school was created from decades of teaching and performance experience by founder Nikola Starcevic. Our unique curriculum combines classical techniques with modern styles like pop, rock, and folk, catering to students of all ages and skill levels. With a focus on personalized instruction, we offer individual lessons through Zoom, summer camps in Serbia, and a structured five-level program that includes TAB-based learning and music theory. Our instructors, led by award-winning guitarist Starcevic, emphasize accessibility and adaptability, ensuring students progress at their own pace while mastering techniques ranging from fingerstyle to advanced solo performance.The school's commitment to quality education is reflected in its international student base and recognition through prestigious awards like the JoAnn Falletta International Composition Competition. We provide flexible enrollment options, free trial lessons, and performance diplomas upon completion of each level, making guitar education both achievable and rewarding for beginners and advanced players alike.
Services
Online Guitar Lessons
Ukulele Instruction
Summer Guitar Camp
Music Theory Training
Performance Diplomas
TAB Reading Classes
Fingerstyle Technique
Classical Guitar Lessons
Rock Guitar Instruction
Note Reading Courses
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized online guitar instruction from award-winning instructors
- Our curriculum combines classical techniques with modern pop, rock, and folk styles
- Flexible enrollment available for all ages, from 5 to 75 years old
- We provide free trial lessons with no prior experience required
- Students receive performance diplomas upon completing each of our five skill levels
What people say
Highly gifted musical talent
Inspiring commitment
Effective teaching methods
Accessible to all ages
Structured curriculum
Services
Online Guitar Lessons
Live Zoom guitar lessons cater to all ages and skill levels, from absolute beginners to advanced players. Our structured five-level program develops technical proficiency in classical, pop, rock, and folk styles. Each 45-minute session combines TAB-based learning with standard notation, focusing on posture, fingerstyle techniques, and music theory tailored to individual progress.
Ukulele Instruction
Specialized ukulele lessons follow the same comprehensive approach as our guitar program. Students learn chord progressions, strumming patterns, and melodic techniques adapted for ukulele. The curriculum integrates with our five-level system, allowing ukulele players to earn performance diplomas while exploring diverse musical genres from traditional Hawaiian to contemporary pop.
Summer Guitar Camp
Annual in-person camp in Serbia offers intensive skill development through group workshops and masterclasses. Participants engage in ensemble playing, technique refinement, and performance preparation. The program includes cultural exchange activities while maintaining the school's core teaching philosophy of personalized instruction and musical diversity.
Music Theory Training
Integrated music theory instruction develops reading skills and compositional understanding. Students learn to interpret TABs and standard notation while studying scales, chord progressions, and rhythmic patterns. The curriculum emphasizes practical application through song analysis and arrangement creation tailored to individual musical interests.
Performance Diplomas
Earn official diplomas through video exams upon completing each of our five skill levels. The assessment process evaluates technical mastery, musical interpretation, and performance quality. Diplomas validate students' achievements while providing structured goals for continued musical development through increasingly complex repertoire and technical challenges.
People
Nikola Starcevic
Founder & Lead Guitar Instructor
Award-winning guitarist and composer Nikola Starcevic founded the school in 2016. A graduate of Belgrade Music Academy, he has performed globally with ensembles like Trio Balkan Strings and Balkanophonia. Winner of multiple international composition competitions, he develops the school's curriculum and teaching methodology.
Questions
What age groups do you accept for guitar lessons?
We accept students from age 5 to 75 with no prior experience required.
Do you offer trial guitar lessons?
Yes, we provide free trial lessons through our online application system.
How do online guitar lessons work?
Lessons use Zoom Cloud Meetings with any device and require a guitar and stable internet connection.
What guitar styles do you teach?
Our curriculum covers classical, pop, rock, folk, and world music styles using TABs and standard notation.
Are instruments provided for lessons?
Students must have their own instrument, even for trial lessons.
Do you offer performance certifications?
Yes, students earn diplomas upon completing each of our five skill levels through video exams.
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