Maksim Bartkov

Education and Training
I started playing guitar when I was 12 years old, learning from a private teacher who really helped me fall in love with the instrument.Later on, I decided to study music more seriously and spent two years (2014 - 2016) taking music performance courses at the Tomsk Regional College of Culture and Arts (TGKSKTI).
After that, I moved to Sweden and spent another two years (2016 - 2018) at Liljeholmens Folkhögskola in Rimforsa, where I completed a full-time Music Performance program. It was an amazing experience focused entirely on guitar technique, playing in a band, and live performances.

Teaching Experience
I’ve been teaching guitar professionally for over seven years now, working mostly with teenagers (12 and older) and adults.
My teaching career started at the "Virtuosos" Private Music School in Tomsk, where I worked from 2019 to 2022.
After that, from 2022 to 2026, I taught at the "Easy Music" private school in Pavlodar.
Over these years, I’ve helped dozens of students go from absolute beginners to confidently playing both acoustic and electric guitar.

Professional Experience
When I lived in Sweden, I played guitar in a school band, and we did a few live shows at local pubs and community venues around Rimforsa.
These days, I focus a lot of my time on creating online content. I run my own YouTube channel and Instagram page where I share guitar covers, arrangements, and tutorials. It helps me stay sharp as a player and connect with a community of music lovers from all over the world.

My main goal as a teacher is to help you play your favorite songs and get real enjoyment from the music.
I don’t believe in forcing every student into the exact same strict program. Instead, I always build my lessons around your goals and the specific style of music you want to play. I want you to start practicing and playing simple songs right from our very first sessions.
In my lessons, we usually balance practical playing with technique. We focus on exercises for proper hand placement and clean technique so you can develop your skills naturally. As we learn new songs, we'll cover different guitar terms and methods as they come up, depending on your interests. I completely prioritize playing and practice first.If you want to dive deeper into music theory or harmony later on, I can absolutely teach you that, but only when you feel ready.