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Alexander taught 3 days ago
The student and tutor discussed guitar techniques, focusing on string bending issues and chord voicings with the third in the bass, including movable shapes and inversions. They also explored sus2 and sus4 chords, their construction, and usage in chord progressions. The tutor assigned practice with inversions and sus2 chords.
String Bending Technique Refinement
Chord Inversions: Third in the Bass
E Major with G# Bass (E/G#)
D Major with F# Bass (D/F#)
Chord Inversions: Leading and Crossing Paths
Sus2 Chord
Emer taught 4 days ago
The student and tutor reviewed guitar chords and plucking patterns for a song, working on transitions and strumming techniques. They addressed tuning issues and refined finger placements for improved sound quality. The session concluded with plans to practice the full song arrangement, alternating between plucked verses and strummed choruses.
Chromatic Scale Warm-up
G add9 Chord
EAD9 Chord
C sus2 and D sus2 Barre Chords
Chord Transitions and Plucking Speed
A add9 Chord (Chorus)
Jason taught 6 days ago
The session focused on improving the Student's strumming technique for a specific song, particularly on rhythmic accuracy and chord transitions. The Student worked on understanding and applying a complex strum pattern, incorporating hammer-ons and pull-offs. The Tutor assigned practice focusing on the strum pattern and chord changes discussed during the lesson, and mentioned sending the strum pattern written out with down and up indications.
Strumming Patterns: Down and Upstrokes
Reading Guitar Tabs: Rhythm Notation (Dotted Eighth Notes)
Hammer-Ons and Pull-Offs
Alternate Tunings and Frequencies: A440 and Beyond
Marco taught 7 days ago
The session involved a discussion on guitar gear, analysis of song structures and theory (Hotel California and Boys Don't Cry), and recording software. The students set New Year's resolutions focusing on performance and recording skills, with plans to collaborate and practice together. The Tutor offered advice on singing lessons, vocal production, and collaboration.
Gear Acquisition Syndrome (GAS) and Smart Purchases
Pattern Recognition in Music Theory
Performance vs. Playing
Recording Techniques: Experimentation and Ear Training
Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) and Music Production
The Power of EQ
Raine taught 8 days ago
The Tutor and Student focused on guitar practice, covering chord transitions, strumming patterns, and learning the song "Here Comes the Sun." The session included practicing scales, chord exercises, and learning the main riff from the song. The Student was assigned to review an Arctic Monkeys riff and pentatonic scales for future practice.
Vertical Finger Exercises
Chord Review and Finger Placement
Strumming Patterns: Down-Down-Up-Up-Down-Up
A7 Chord (Dominant 7th)
E7 Chord (Dominant 7th)
Capo Usage and Chord Transposition
"Here Comes the Sun" Riff (D Chord Variation)
Ryder taught 9 days ago
The student practiced guitar chords and strumming patterns, focusing on chord transitions and adding accents to strumming. They learned new chords, including C major 7 and B7, and practiced integrating them into different chord progressions. The student also worked on minimizing wrist movements while strumming and picking.
Chord Changes with Anchor Fingers
C Major 7 Chord Variations
Down-Down-Up Strumming Pattern with Accent
B7 Chord Introduction
Down-Down-Up-Up-Down-Up Strumming Pattern
Wrist Movement Minimization
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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