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Shannon taught 2 days ago
The student and tutor reviewed strumming patterns and chord transitions for the song "Hohei" and began learning the song "Wrist", focusing on new chord shapes and a complex strumming pattern. They experimented with different guitar picks to optimize sound and comfort, and discussed practicing techniques for gradually increasing tempo. The student was assigned to continue practicing both songs and to experiment with different picks.
Strumming Patterns: Identifying the Beat
Chord Transitions and Strumming Patterns
Fsus2
Gsus4
and Amin7 Chord Shapes
Picking Technique and Tone
Applying Strumming Patterns Across Songs
Tomás taught 4 days ago
The Student and Tutor discussed guitar practice routines, including metronome exercises for rhythm and theoretical concepts such as major scales, chord construction, and seventh chords. The Student was introduced to a song in D major and assigned to practice a specific portion of the song and record a video for review. The Tutor also sent links to files with scales, chords and exercises.
Guitar Practice Routine: Finger Exercises
Major Scales: DNA and Chord Construction
Seventh Chords: Major
Minor
and Dominant
Chord Shapes on Guitar: Root Positions and Intervals
CAGED System: D Major Scale Application
Raine taught 5 days ago
The Student and Tutor reviewed chord variations and fingerpicking patterns for "Dust in the Wind," focusing on the intro and verse sections. The session addressed the Student's challenges with D minor chord transitions and explored different fingering techniques. The Student was instructed to practice the strumming pattern and chord transitions, with particular attention to muting the low E string.
Chord Variations: Major 7 and Add 9
Relationship Between Scales and Chords
Reading Guitar Tabs: Strings and Frets
G over B Chord: Understanding Bass Notes
Strumming Patterns: Down-Up Variations
Barre Chords: Technique and Challenges
Kristopher taught 6 days ago
The Student and Tutor reviewed pentatonic scales, focusing on different positions and their relationships to keys like A minor and C major. The Student practiced applying these scales and strumming techniques to songs. The Tutor assigned practicing the pentatonic scales in different keys as homework for the week.
Pentatonic Scales and Positions
Major vs. Minor Pentatonic
Applying Pentatonic Scales to Songs
Strumming Patterns and Dynamics
Chord Progressions
David taught 7 days ago
The Student and Tutor discussed guitar techniques, including chord voicings, scale exercises, and comping. The Student practiced switching between chord shapes and was introduced to an exercise for learning notes on the fretboard. The session ended with the beginning transcription of a Nina Simone song and the identification of key chords for further practice.
Upper Structure Chords
Fretboard Note Knowledge
Chord Comping Techniques
Baseline Identification and Chord Analysis
Developing Finger Independence and Dexterity
Jason taught 8 days ago
The session focused on guitar playing, progressing from chord transitions to A minor pentatonic soloing and introducing guitar tablature reading. The Student began learning the intro riff to Motorhead's "I'll Be Your Sister" using tabs. The follow-up involves practicing the initial measures of the song and familiarizing themselves with tab reading.
Pentatonic Scale Application
Reading Guitar Tabs
Applying Tabs to Learn Songs
E♭ Tuning
Strumming Through Aurora, Guitar Learning Paths From Phillips Park to the Paramount Stage
Aurora, Illinois, known as the “City of Lights”, has long been a crossroads of history and culture, but its musical heartbeat is often felt in smaller, everyday moments: a teen practicing chords in Phillips Park, a group of students preparing for a talent show at school, or a live performance at the iconic Paramount Theatre. In a city that blends tradition with quiet creativity, guitar lessons have found a natural home.
Aurora’s Musical Roots Run Deep
The Paramount Theatre on Stolp Island isn’t just a historic venue; it’s a community symbol. Hosting musicals, recitals, and youth events, it inspires many young residents to pick up an instrument. Music is woven into the city’s educational system, too, with districts like West Aurora 129, East Aurora 131, and Indian Prairie 204 investing in arts programs that include beginner and advanced guitar instruction. Many students get their first exposure to the instrument in middle school through optional guitar electives or school talent shows. Schools like Hill Middle School, Granger Middle, and Cowherd Middle School have all seen growing interest in guitar among students.
This foundation helps students build skills early. Many start with basic music classes in elementary school and move on to more structured guitar lessons by middle or high school. The emphasis on performing arts is supported further by community organisations and venues offering stage time to young talent.
From Neighbourhoods to Notes: Where Aurora Learns Guitar
Whether you live near Fox Valley Mall, along Galena Boulevard, or out by Phillips Park, access to guitar lessons is growing. Local institutions like Hix Bros. Music provide private and group instruction in electric, acoustic, and bass guitar. On Aurora’s west side, independent tutors offer home lessons, many of whom adapt to student needs with flexible evening and weekend sessions.
East Side Aurora, which is more diverse and densely populated, often sees students benefiting from community initiatives. With Hispanic and Latino residents making up around 45% of the population, some instructors provide bilingual guitar lessons, making learning more inclusive.
Public libraries, such as the Santori Library downtown, occasionally run free music programs, and parks like Phillips Park or McCullough Park serve as informal practice spots or performance venues for young musicians.
Local Hotspots for Guitar Practice and Performance
Phillips Park: A go-to outdoor spot for beginner and intermediate guitarists to practice casually, rehearse chord progressions, or play with friends in a relaxed setting.
McCullough Park occasionally hosts neighbourhood events and music-friendly gatherings where student guitarists get opportunities to perform simple acoustic sets.
RiverEdge Park: Though known for large concerts, some community events here feature student guitarists as opening acts or part of local youth showcases.
Blackberry Farm: Seasonal festivals and historical reenactments sometimes include folk or acoustic guitar segments, giving learners a unique audience experience.
Aurora Downtown First Fridays: A monthly community event where shops and galleries welcome live acoustic sets, a great platform for student or hobby guitarists to perform solo or in small groups.
Tips for Aspiring Guitarists in Aurora
- Explore local events: Youth open-mics and seasonal performances at community centres are great for gaining confidence.
- Rent before buying: Several Aurora music stores let you try instruments first, ideal for beginners unsure of what suits them.
- Check for school support: Students in public schools may qualify for subsidised lessons or guitar access through music programs.
- Look beyond the lesson: Learning guitar in Aurora often includes community jam sessions in parks, talent showcases, or even forming local bands.
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