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Giacomo taught Harsha 16 days ago
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.
Major Scale
Whole and Half Steps
Triads
Major vs. Minor Scales
Chord Shapes
Marco taught Michael about 1 month ago
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.
Power Chords
Pentatonic Scales (Major vs. Minor)
String Numbering
Single Coil vs. Humbucker Pickups
Importance of Listening
Fretboard Navigation (Up vs. Down)
Jess taught Chris about 2 months ago
Jess helped Peter learn "Bring on the Band" and reviewed "Eye of the Tiger" during their guitar lesson. They focused on guitar techniques, tuning, pick selection, and guitar tab notation. Peter will continue working on the song in the next session.
Half Notes on Guitar
Guitar Pick Recommendations
Guitar Body Position
Guitar Finger Technique
Guitar Tab Time Signatures
Thom taught Max 2 months ago
Thom and Max had a music lesson on April 28, 2025, where they worked on "Happy Together" and scales. Thom provided feedback on Max's vocal fry and offered tips on dynamics and the B bar chord. They also discussed resources for reimagining songs.
Vocal Fry
Genre Transformation
Bar Chords
Chorus Dynamics
Snehasis taught Leon 2 months ago
Snehasis led Leon in a guitar lesson covering hammer-ons/pull-offs, triad shapes, and arpeggios in D major. Leon faced difficulties with visualization and application of these techniques. They also discussed scheduling and pricing.
A Shape vs. E Shape
Chord Progressions
Arpeggios and Soloing
Diminished Chords
Third String Root Triads
Joseph taught Chloe 2 months ago
Joseph gave Chloe a guitar lesson that included chord correction, finger exercises, the A minor pentatonic scale, soloing, phrasing, and vibrato techniques. Joseph assigned "Simple Man" by Shine Down as homework for Chloe to practice chord changes and lead guitar parts.
Finding the Root
Vibrato Technique
Chord Practice
Pentatonic Exercises
Pentatonic Scales
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Elsie Peck rated James
Tarrytown, Austin
2 months ago
Tarrytown and guitar lessons with James are a wonderful combination. Everyone who is passionate about guitar, I recommend James
Alisha Stone rated Jacob
Downtown Austin
3 months ago
My child was not well-disciplined, as well as not confident about learning the Guitar. At the time, I found out about Jacob in Downtown Austin, who changed everything for my daughter. He acted as a friend to my daughter and struck a harmony between fun and focused music study.
Cruz Macdonald rated Will
Clarksville, Austin
6 months ago
Will from Clarksville taught me guitar when I truly didn't understand Piano music. He gave me a new understanding of the instrument, which felt high. He made corrections in my timing and changed my way of playing and introduced a new efficient way.
Adrien Orr rated Alexander
West Campus, Austin
7 months ago
Living at West Campus and not knowing guitar was like a shame for me and then I met Alexander Online and since then I have been very famous in my college!!
Randall Downs rated Sidhanth
South Congress, Austin
7 months ago
Sidhanth made my 7-year-old daughter fall in love with the guitar, he is an absolutely fantastic guitar teacher.
Sammy Townsend rated Christa
Zilker, Austin
9 months ago
Being from Ziker, Golding was the best teaher for guitar, and she is so full of talent and patience, like whenver I used to do a mistake she always made me correct without making me feel embraced. If you are looking for a guitar lesson in austin , giver her a call. Dont forget to drop my name to her ;)
Isabela Cervantes rated Dror
Barton Hills, Austin
10 months ago
My confidence has been boosted after taking guitar lessons with Dror in Barton Hills. With his guidance, I can now effectively use my fingers on the chords and have become very consistent in my vocal lessons, too. The progress I have seen in myself is really great and all thanks to his!
Ronan Mccarty rated Marie
East Austin
10 months ago
Guitar was on my to-do list, and Captain , the guitar teacher, helped me to put a tick mark on this. she is a solid 10/10.
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.
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