# Oleg Maksimov > Oleg Maksimov is a guitar teacher in New York, New York, coaching kids, teenagers, adults and seniors. Source: https://sites.coach/oleg-maksimov. Every page on this site has a Markdown version at its URL plus `/index.md`, or send `Accept: text/markdown`. ## About - Headline: Guitar with Oleg Maksimov - Teacher: Oleg Maksimov - Based in: New York, New York - Areas served: [New York](https://sites.coach/oleg-maksimov/areas/new-york), [Freeport](https://sites.coach/oleg-maksimov/areas/freeport), [East Meadow](https://sites.coach/oleg-maksimov/areas/east-meadow), [Manhattan](https://sites.coach/oleg-maksimov/areas/manhattan) - Services: [Guitar Lessons](https://sites.coach/oleg-maksimov/lessons) - Locations: [Bryant Park, New York](https://sites.coach/oleg-maksimov/locations/bryant-park-new-york), [Rage House Music, Freeport](https://sites.coach/oleg-maksimov/locations/rage-house-music-freeport), [Arnhold Hall at The New School, New York](https://sites.coach/oleg-maksimov/locations/arnhold-hall-at-the-new-school-new-york), [Washington Square Park, New York](https://sites.coach/oleg-maksimov/locations/washington-square-park-new-york), [Eisenhower Park, East Meadow](https://sites.coach/oleg-maksimov/locations/eisenhower-park-east-meadow), [Play Guitar at NYU, Manhattan](https://sites.coach/oleg-maksimov/locations/play-guitar-at-nyu-manhattan) - Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors - Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts - Experience: 20 years playing - Lessons taught: 18+ - Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings - Cancellation: Free up to 24 hours before a lesson - Follow: [Instagram](https://instagram.com/ultraguitarplayer) I’m Oleg Maximov, a professional guitarist and music educator based in Groningen, The Netherlands. I hold a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Guitar from Prins Claus Conservatorium, but my real musical education happened on stage – performing, touring, and working full-time as a musician. Since 2016, I’ve been touring internationally aboard Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, P&O, Cunard, Ponant and Princess Cruises, performing everything from solo sets and jazz nights to full-scale theatre productions with singers, dancers, and a full technical crew for audiences of up to 1500 people. That experience taught me what it really means to be a versatile and adaptable player – switching from jazz to rock, or from bossa nova to funk, sometimes all in the same day. In my lessons I share exactly that: a real-world musician’s approach. We’ll go beyond technique and theory and focus on how to make music that feels alive – developing your ear, groove, timing, and expressive sound. Each lesson is tailored to your goals: whether you want to learn your first chords, polish your jazz phrasing, or dive deep into harmony and improvisation. I teach in person in Groningen, and also online if you’re based elsewhere. You can choose 30, 45, or 60-minute lessons, depending on your schedule and goals. All ages and levels are welcome — from absolute beginners to advanced players who want to bring their playing to the next level. If you’re ready to grow as a musician and play music that truly moves people, I’ll be happy to guide you along the way. ## Packages and prices - **60-minute private lesson**: 1 prepaid 60-minute lesson for $55.00 ($55.00 per lesson). Sold as 1 lesson. One hour of one-on-one guitar built around your goals. ## Where lessons happen - Bryant Park, New York, New York - Rage House Music, Freeport, New York - Arnhold Hall at The New School, New York, New York - Washington Square Park, New York, New York - Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, New York - Play Guitar at NYU, Manhattan, New York ## Weekly hours - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM ## Cancellation policy - Cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours before a lesson. The coach charges no fee for a late cancellation or a no-show. ## Reviews > I came to Oleg as a complete beginner — I had never played guitar before, didn’t know how to hold it properly, and honestly felt a bit intimidated. From the very first lesson he made everything feel easy and relaxed. He showed me how to sit with the guitar, how to place my hands, how to press the strings without hurting my fingers, and how to get a clean sound out of the instrument. He explains everything slowly and clearly, and he never makes you feel rushed or overwhelmed. Every small step feels like progress. > From Sander, 5 out of 5 > I came to Oleg already feeling pretty confident on the guitar, but I knew there were gaps in my understanding — especially when it came to harmony, chord-scale relationships, and improvising over complex changes. After just a couple of lessons, Oleg managed to explain things that I had been confused about for years. He breaks down advanced concepts in a way that’s actually usable when you play. Instead of throwing abstract theory at you, he shows you how it functions on the fretboard and in real music. > From Rhys, 5 out of 5 > Oleg is incredibly encouraging and celebrates every small win with you. You can tell he really cares about teaching and about helping you enjoy the process. For anyone who’s starting from zero and wants a teacher who’s kind, patient, and really knows how to guide beginners — I couldn’t recommend him more. > From Alexandra, 5 out of 5 > I’ve been taking guitar lessons with Oleg for a few months now, and it’s honestly the best progress I’ve made since I first picked up the instrument. What sets Oleg apart is that he’s not just a teacher — he’s a real working musician with years of touring experience, and you feel that in every lesson. > From Laurens, 5 out of 5 > Oleg’s lessons are super organised but also relaxed. Every tune we study (Autumn Leaves, All the Things You Are, Blue Bossa, Stella, etc.) turns into a deeper lesson about jazz language, rhythm, phrasing and harmony. > From Paul, 5 out of 5 ## Pages on this site - [Home](https://sites.coach/oleg-maksimov/index.md) - [About](https://sites.coach/oleg-maksimov/about/index.md) - [All services](https://sites.coach/oleg-maksimov/services/index.md) - [Guitar Lessons](https://sites.coach/oleg-maksimov/lessons) - [Lessons in East Meadow](https://sites.coach/oleg-maksimov/areas/east-meadow) - [Lessons in Freeport](https://sites.coach/oleg-maksimov/areas/freeport) - [Lessons in Manhattan](https://sites.coach/oleg-maksimov/areas/manhattan) - [Lessons in New York](https://sites.coach/oleg-maksimov/areas/new-york) - [Eisenhower Park, East Meadow](https://sites.coach/oleg-maksimov/locations/eisenhower-park-east-meadow) - [Rage House Music, Freeport](https://sites.coach/oleg-maksimov/locations/rage-house-music-freeport) - [Play Guitar at NYU, Manhattan](https://sites.coach/oleg-maksimov/locations/play-guitar-at-nyu-manhattan) - [Arnhold Hall at The New School, New York](https://sites.coach/oleg-maksimov/locations/arnhold-hall-at-the-new-school-new-york) - [Bryant Park, New York](https://sites.coach/oleg-maksimov/locations/bryant-park-new-york) - [Washington Square Park, New York](https://sites.coach/oleg-maksimov/locations/washington-square-park-new-york) - [Agent instructions](https://sites.coach/oleg-maksimov/llms.txt) ## Book through the API Oleg Maksimov sells Guitar lessons on this site. It is one coach on TeachMe.To, listing id `ebf165df-3d77-480e-9cec-1a58ec4005f8`. An agent reads this coach, quotes what this site sells, and books it through the TeachMe.To agent API. - [Agent instructions, generated from the live API](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/llms.txt): Read this before calling anything. Sessions need no registration. - [This coach](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/ebf165df-3d77-480e-9cec-1a58ec4005f8): The coach read. `site.packages` are the packages sold here, priced as this site prices them, and `site.cancellationPolicy` is this site's policy. - [Open times](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/ebf165df-3d77-480e-9cec-1a58ec4005f8/slots): Pass `sitePackageId` and `locationId` with `from` and `to`. - Quotes and bookings: pass `sitePackageId` and `lessons` to `POST /quotes`, then `POST /bookings` with the quote. The booking returns `paymentUrl`; the student pays there, and the booking is readable while they do. Send `policyAccepted: true` after showing the student the policy when `site.cancellationPolicy.agreementRequired` is true. - [OpenAPI 3.1](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/openapi.json): The machine contract. The `sitePackageId` and `locationId` values for this site are in [llms.txt](https://sites.coach/oleg-maksimov/llms.txt).