Meet Oleg
My story
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.
