Guitar lessons near me in Dallas, TX
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Guitar lessons in Dallas focused on electric, classical, and bass guitar and beyond
Guitar lessons recently focused on soloing and rhythm near Dallas
Dallas guitar learners located in Lakewood, Bishop Arts, Oak Lawn
Christopher taught 2 days ago
The student and tutor reviewed and practiced guitar strumming techniques and chord fingerings, focusing on correcting specific chord voicings and refining rhythmic accuracy. They also discussed effective practice strategies to improve consistency and avoid burnout, with a plan to continue working on the song in future sessions.
Chord Voicings and Finger Placement
Strumming Patterns and Rhythm
Economical Movement and Efficiency
Practice Strategies for Improvement
Andy taught 3 days ago
The Tutor and Student analyzed guitar solos from "All Right Now" and "All Your Love" to understand the interplay between major and minor keys, focusing on how resolutions and note choices contribute to the overall tonality and create a bluesy sound. The Student will practice these solos, applying the concepts discussed. Future lessons will continue analyzing guitar solos to reinforce these concepts.
Relative Major and Minor Keys
Pentatonic Scales and Soloing
Resolving Notes in Soloing
CAGED System and Chord Shapes
Major and Minor Key Soloing
Bending Techniques
Tomás taught 3 days ago
The Student reviewed guitar exercises, chords, and worked on learning the first solo of "November Rain" by Guns N' Roses. The Tutor provided instruction on bending, sliding, hammer-ons, and pull-off techniques. As a follow-up, the Student will practice the solo and explore playing the bass arrangement for "Can't Stop" by Red Hot Chili Peppers in a future lesson.
Pentatonic Scale Transposition
Chord Construction
String Bending Techniques
Pull-Off Technique
Hammer-Ons and Slides
Rhythmic Variation in Licks
Tomás taught 5 days ago
The session focused on guitar techniques, including scales, chord construction, and seventh chords. The student warmed up with scale exercises and chord reviews, then began working on a new song arrangement. The Tutor assigned the student to practice the new song and provided a Guitar Pro file and PDF for review of the solo.
Major and Minor Chord Shapes
Triads: The Foundation of Chords
Seventh Chords: Adding Complexity
Color Coding Notes in Chords
Hybrid Picking and Fingerstyle Techniques
Finding Notes on the Fretboard: Octave Shortcuts
Jimena taught 6 days ago
The session covered finger exercises, the "escalator" exercise, and the 12-bar blues progression on the guitar. The student practiced finger dexterity, rhythmic control, and chord transpositions. The tutor assigned practice exercises, including the new 1-3-2-4 exercise, and provided a 12-bar blues backing track for homework.
Finger Exercises for Guitar
Escalator Exercise
Addressing Rushing at the Beginning of a Song
Body Movement and Rhythm
Overcoming Mistakes During Performance
12-Bar Blues Progression
Blues Power Chords with Added Pinky
Kristopher taught 7 days ago
The Student and Tutor practiced connecting the seven modes of the major scale on the guitar, focusing on finger patterns, whole-step and half-step relationships, and hand positioning. They worked on exercises to improve dexterity, alternate picking, and modal sequencing. The Tutor will send diagrams to aid in memorization and understanding of the patterns, and the Student plans to continue practicing the techniques learned.
Guitar Pick Thickness and Strumming
Three Notes Per String Scale Positions
Ionian Mode (C Major)
Dorian Mode
Frigian Mode
Lydian Mode
Alternate Picking and Hand Synchronization
Discovering Your Sound in Dallas's Music Scene
Learning Your First Chords
Dallas is a city alive with music, from the lively venues in Deep Ellum to the country sounds at local bars. It's a perfect place for Keira to start her guitar lessons with Shannon, her private teacher found on Wiingy. Keira learns simple chords for popular songs like "Riptide." She practices changing between chords smoothly. Shannon gives helpful tips, like imagining the chord shapes before playing. This helps Keira strum "Hey There Delilah" with more ease. Dallas offers a blend of classic and new music, inspiring Keira to explore different songs. Each lesson feels like she's stepping deeper into the city's musical beat.
Getting Comfortable with Strumming
Strumming is where playing guitar really starts to feel fun. Keira practices energetic patterns for songs such as "Riptide" and "Nonsense." She even adds a wrist slap for a cool, drumming sound. Shannon provides easy-to-follow tab sheets, which make practicing simple. Whether Keira is playing at home or picturing herself in a jam session after grabbing coffee in Lower Greenville, the rhythm keeps her going. The beat of her guitar feels like the pulse of a Dallas night out. Shannon encourages Keira to slow down when parts are tricky, helping her master the rhythm and build confidence with every strum.
Adding Style to Your Guitar Playing
Keira learns to make her guitar playing more exciting by adding special techniques. For "Riptide," she practices hammer-ons, which make notes pop without needing to pick each one. In her lessons, she also starts "Carry You Home," learning a few chords with a capo. Shannon shows her clearly how to do this. It's like adding vibrant details to a song, much like the colorful murals that brighten Deep Ellum.
Switching smoothly between different parts of a song, like moving to a softer bridge, becomes easier with practice. Keira's progress feels like she's joining Dallas's creative community. She's getting ready to share her music, whether it's with friends or at a small open mic night.
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