Altijd al willen spelen? Kom het gewoon proberen. In een half uur speel je je eerste klanken en weet je meteen of het klikt. Gratis en zonder verdere verplichting.

<p style='margin-bottom: 4px'>Altijd al willen spelen? Kom het gewoon proberen. In een half uur speel je je eerste klanken en weet je meteen of het klikt. Gratis en zonder verdere verplichting.</p>


Gratis proefles van 30 min

Een korte les die helemaal om jou draait. Je werkt aan de nummers die jij wil spelen en gaat elke keer met iets nieuws naar huis.

<p style='margin-bottom: 4px'>Een korte les die helemaal om jou draait. Je werkt aan de nummers die jij wil spelen en gaat elke keer met iets nieuws naar huis.</p>


Privéles gitaar van 30 min

Een vol uur waarin je flink vooruitgaat. Tijd genoeg om iets nieuws te leren én het meteen vast te zetten, zodat het ook blijft hangen.

<p style='margin-bottom: 4px'>Een vol uur waarin je flink vooruitgaat. Tijd genoeg om iets nieuws te leren én het meteen vast te zetten, zodat het ook blijft hangen.</p>


Privéles gitaar van 60 min

Met de ukelele speel je al snel je eerste liedjes. In een half uur leg je de basis en bouw je verder op wat je al kan.

<p style='margin-bottom: 4px'>Met de ukelele speel je al snel je eerste liedjes. In een half uur leg je de basis en bouw je verder op wat je al kan.</p>


Privéles ukelele van 30 min

Privéles ukelele van 60 min

Je speelt graag gitaar, alleen speel je bijna altijd alleen. Deze zomer doen we daar iets aan.<br>Ik organiseer vijf dinsdagavonden waarop we samen spelen, telkens rond een ander thema en telkens anderhalf uur. Met andere gitaristen die er zin in hebben.

🔥 7/7: Kampvuurliedjes 🎸 14/7: Blues jam 🇧🇪 4/8: Belpop ⚡ 18/8 :Gitaarhelden<br>🤯 25/8 Eén akkoordprogressie, vijf songs

<br>Voor gitaristen die hun eerste open akkoorden kennen en een simpele strumming kunnen volgen.

<br>📍 Lievegem 🕗 20u tot 21u30 🎟️ 5 avonden €100 of losse avond €25 👥 Max. 10 plekken, schrijf tijdig in!

<p style='margin-bottom: 4px'>Je speelt graag gitaar, alleen speel je bijna altijd alleen. Deze zomer doen we daar iets aan.<br />Ik organiseer vijf dinsdagavonden waarop we samen spelen, telkens rond een ander thema en telkens anderhalf uur. Met andere gitaristen die er zin in hebben.</p>
<p style='margin-bottom: 4px'>🔥 7/7: Kampvuurliedjes 🎸 14/7: Blues jam 🇧🇪 4/8: Belpop ⚡ 18/8 :Gitaarhelden<br />🤯 25/8 Eén akkoordprogressie, vijf songs</p>
<p style='margin-bottom: 4px'><br />Voor gitaristen die hun eerste open akkoorden kennen en een simpele strumming kunnen volgen.</p>
<p style='margin-bottom: 4px'><br />📍 Lievegem 🕗 20u tot 21u30 🎟️ 5 avonden €100 of losse avond €25 👥 Max. 10 plekken, schrijf tijdig in!</p>


Summerjams

Probeer gitaar of ukelele in een gratis proefles van 30 minuten in Lievegem. Zonder verplichting, gewoon eens spelen en voelen of het klikt. Boek je plek.

Gratis proefles gitaar of ukelele in Lievegem | Gitaarlessen Dries Vanden Borre

<div><h3>Gitaarlessen Dries Vanden Borre</h3>

<p>I’m part of Gitaarlessen Dries Vanden Borre in Lievegem (near Ghent), where we help people learn guitar in a way that feels personal, practical, and motivating 🎸. Our lessons are built around your musical taste, your tempo, and your current level—so you don’t have to squeeze yourself into a one-size-fits-all method.</p>

<p>Whether you’re picking up an instrument for the first time or you’re ready to sharpen technique and musicality, we focus on fast, visible progress without pressure. We use song-based learning (especially pop and rock), clear practice strategies, and hands-on coaching so you can start playing the music you love as soon as possible. With an active presence across website and social channels, we combine real-life lessons with modern learning support to keep your momentum strong ✨.</p></div>

<div><ul><li><strong>Personalized guitar coaching (private lessons):</strong> We tailor every session to the student’s style, pace, and goals—whether that’s chords, riffs, lead playing, or rhythm accuracy—so practice time becomes efficient and progress stays measurable from the very first lessons.</li>
<li><strong>Electric guitar lessons:</strong> We guide students through tone, technique, timing, and essential pop/rock vocabulary while building confidence with real songs; the goal is not just “knowing” the notes, but sounding musical and playing with control.</li>
<li><strong>Acoustic guitar lessons:</strong> We focus on clean chord changes, strumming feel, rhythm consistency, and sing-along accompaniment, helping beginners quickly play recognizable songs and helping advanced players refine dynamics and groove.</li>
<li><strong>Ukulele lessons:</strong> We teach practical chord shapes, rhythm patterns, and easy-to-follow progressions so students can enjoy fast wins; it’s a friendly entry point into music that still develops strong timing and musical intuition.</li>
<li><strong>Small-group lessons:</strong> For learners who enjoy a social boost, we offer small-group formats that keep instruction focused while adding motivation, shared musical goals, and the confidence that comes from playing alongside others.</li></ul></div>

<div><ul><li><strong>“I’m a complete beginner—will I be able to play real songs?”</strong>Yes. We teach in a song-based way and adapt difficulty to your level, so you can start playing recognizable pieces early. You’ll learn chords, rhythm, and technique step-by-step, with practical practice tips to improve quickly.</li>
<li><strong>“I’m worried I don’t have time to practice enough.”</strong>That’s common. We focus on efficient practice techniques designed to make progress even with short sessions. Together we set realistic weekly goals, prioritize what matters most, and track improvement so you stay motivated.</li>
<li><strong>“Do you teach my favorite style, or is it a fixed method?”</strong>The lessons are customized to your taste and tempo. While pop and rock tutorials are a strong part of our approach, we build lessons around what inspires you, so learning feels relevant and you keep enjoying the process.</li>
<li><strong>“Am I too advanced (or not advanced enough) for these lessons?”</strong>We work with both beginners and more experienced players. If you’re advanced, we refine technique, timing, repertoire, and musical expression. If you’re starting out, we build foundations clearly and without stress.</li>
<li><strong>“How do I know if your teaching style fits me?”</strong>We offer an accessible entry point via a free trial lesson. It’s a low-pressure way to meet, discuss your goals, and experience how personalized coaching works before committing to regular lessons.</li></ul></div>

I started as a complete beginner and was surprised how quickly I could play real songs. Dries explains things clearly, adapts the pace to what you can handle, and keeps lessons practical. The practice tips made a huge difference, and I actually look forward to picking up the guitar each week.

Sofie De Smet

I had been stuck for years with the same chords and sloppy timing. The coaching helped me focus on what matters: rhythm, clean transitions, and playing along with songs. The sessions feel tailored to my goals, and the progress is obvious. I’d recommend these lessons to anyone serious about improving.

Thomas Van der Velde

<div><h3>About me</h3>

<p>I’m Dries Vanden Borre, a guitar teacher and guitar coach based in Lievegem, near Ghent, Belgium 🎸. I run Gitaarlessen Dries Vanden Borre, where I help students learn electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and ukulele through lessons that are fully adapted to who they are: their musical taste, their current level, and the speed at which they learn comfortably. My teaching is very hands-on and result-oriented—less theory for theory’s sake, and more guidance that helps you actually play, hear progress, and enjoy the instrument.</p>

<p>I work with beginners who want a stress-free start as well as players who already know the basics but feel “stuck” and want clearer direction. I teach one-on-one and in small groups, because different students thrive in different settings. My approach leans on practical, song-based learning—especially pop and rock—so you can build technique and confidence while working on music you genuinely want to play. I also share lessons and tutorials online via platforms like YouTube and social media, so students can stay inspired and keep momentum between sessions ✨.</p>

<p>When I’m not teaching, I love taking it easy around the Ghent area—good coffee, a walk, and maybe a live music spot if the city is buzzing.</p></div>

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