Guitar lessons near me in Austin, TX

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.

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."

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.

Nicolas tutored Arun on guitar, covering major and minor triads, major scales using the tone-tone-semitone formula, and an introduction to major 7 chords. Arun practiced triad shapes and was assigned homework to practice major and minor triads, naming the notes to improve fretboard familiarity. They plan to continue with major 7 chords in the next session.

Giacomo and Harsha had a guitar lesson focusing on music theory. They covered major and minor scales, whole and half steps, and major and minor triads on the fretboard. Harsha is assigned homework to practice scales, chords, and a song's chord progression.

Marco Flores and Michael Walling practiced guitar techniques and discussed music theory concepts. They worked on specific song parts, including riffs and turnarounds, and analyzed the structure and timing of Led Zeppelin's "The Crunge." They scheduled their next meeting for Tuesday to continue their practice.