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Students engaged in hands-on private guitar lessons near Austin
Active students in Zilker, Hyde Park, South Congress across Austin
Christopher taught 17 days ago
The student learned the finger-picking pattern for "Dust in the Wind," focusing on chord changes and finger placement. They also explored a new chord progression in the key of D using the Dorian mode and practiced some lead riffs. The tutor assigned listening to "Dust in the Wind" and provided tabs for practice.
C Major 7 Chord Variation
Dust in the Wind Fingerpicking Pattern
Dorian Mode Chord Progression
Pull-Off Technique on the D String
Jimena taught about 1 month ago
The student practiced finger exercises, learned the D and C chords, and played along with Zombie by the Cranberries to practice transitioning between the E minor, C, G, and D chord progression. Homework includes practicing finger exercises and the song with a metronome at 70 BPM, as well as familiarizing themself with the new chord shapes.
Chord Practice: E Minor
E Major
A Minor
and G
Playing Along with Songs
New Chords: D and C
Pick Grip and Technique
Body Awareness and Rhythm
Snehasis taught about 1 month ago
The student practiced chord progressions and power chords on the guitar, focusing on correct finger placement and hand posture. A specific chord progression and a sequence of power chords for a song's chorus were taught. The student was assigned to practice the first part of the song, up to the power chord section, for the next class.
Chord Progressions
Power Chords
Guitar Posture and Technique
Fingering for Power Chords
Musical Notation and Counting
Raine taught Shaifali 4 months ago
Raine Stern worked with Nor Dabhs on coordinating guitar playing and singing for a specific song. The lesson focused on improving rhythm, chord transitions, and vocal synchronization using techniques like metronome practice and sectional learning. Raine suggested Nor record a guitar track and practice singing along to it, and use a metronome to improve timing.
Using Recordings for Practice
Practicing in Sections
Finding the Right Key
Rhythm and Syncopation
Singing and Playing Guitar
Chord Transitions
Giacomo taught Eric 4 months ago
Giacomo Favitta and Adaptive Manipulator worked on transposing "Body and Soul" and began exploring improvisation using the B flat major scale and its related melodic minor. Adaptive Manipulator practiced four different fingerings for both scales. Homework includes practicing these scales in all positions and applying them to a jazz standard like "Bye Bye Blackbird."
Transposition Difficulties
Scale Practice
Improvisation
Dominant Chord Scales
B Flat Major Scale
Brady taught Nombuso 4 months ago
Brady Thomas gave Nombuso a bass guitar lesson over Zoom, which included fixing a broken vase, learning basic bass techniques like plucking and finger positioning, and practicing scales with a metronome. Brady corrected Nombuso's finger technique and emphasized the importance of rhythm. They agreed to continue with bass lessons next time, scheduling the next session for two weeks out due to Brady's travel.
Bass Guitar String Intervals
Bass Guitar Finger Plucking Technique
Open-Handed Drumming
Subdividing Rhythm
Strings and Skyline: A Guitar Journey in Austin
Picking Up the Rhythm in Austin
In Austin, music is always nearby, whether it's playing from a café, floating through Zilker Park, or coming from a busker on South Congress. The city seems to welcome every guitar note like it belongs. Holding a guitar here isn’t just about learning; it’s about being part of something larger. Each strum adds to the city’s easygoing soundtrack. Even beginners find inspiration just walking past venues on Red River or hearing someone jamming on their porch. The city's beat becomes part of your practice, even when you're not playing.
Quiet Practice, City Inspiration
Practicing in Austin feels unhurried. It’s not about rushing through songs or hitting every note perfectly. Sitting near an open window, guitar in hand, the city outside offers a kind of calm encouragement. A breeze might carry in distant music, or a passerby’s voice blends into your own quiet session. Progress shows up in little ways, getting a chord to ring clearly or finding a rhythm that feels good. And if things go off-key? That’s part of it too. Austin’s atmosphere doesn’t demand perfection. It supports learning as a natural process. Even a walk by Lady Bird Lake after a frustrating session helps reset your mood, letting the next practice feel fresh.
Growing with the City
What stands out most about playing in Austin is how the city encourages you to keep going. It might be a new sound you hear at a local venue or a street performer doing something unexpected. These small sparks add up, nudging you to try something different or play just a bit longer. With time, the guitar becomes more than an instrument. It becomes a way to connect with music, with the city, and with yourself. There’s no pressure to be great. Just to keep playing, keep enjoying it, and let the music grow alongside you. In Austin, that’s more than enough. And if you keep your ears open, there’s always something new to learn just around the corner.
Frequently asked questions
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