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
Tomás taught 4 days ago
The Student and Tutor worked on refining guitar techniques, including finger exercises, picking techniques, and hand positioning. The session focused on learning a song, working through sections, and refining specific skills, with the goal to learn a second solo of the Black Sabbath song, and begin to learn 'Come As You Are' by Nirvana.
Picking Technique: Short Movements for Velocity
Finger Comfort and Positioning
Bending Exercises with Pentatonic Scale
Hammer-ons and Pull-offs: Precision
Two-Note Picking Pattern
Palm Muting and Note Duration
Helen taught 11 days ago
The Student practiced guitar techniques including strumming patterns, fingerpicking, and chord transitions, focusing on the songs 'Maria', 'Glue Song', and 'Beaches'. The Tutor introduced music theory concepts such as chord construction, accidentals, and chord progressions, and assigned 'Dreams' by The Cranberries as a new song to learn. The Student was also instructed to practice a smaller bar chord shape for future use.
Chord Voicings and Transitions
Understanding Chord Construction: Triads and 7th Chords
Fretboard Navigation: Semitones and Accidentals
Guitar Tone Shaping: Pickups and Amplifiers
Barre Chords: Technique and Application
Triplet Rhythms
Chord Progressions and the 1-4-5-1 Progression
Christopher taught 12 days ago
The student and tutor reviewed music theory concepts, including sharps, flats, and half steps on the guitar fretboard. The student practiced finger stretching exercises, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and a blues lead riff. The tutor assigned exercises to improve finger strength, coordination, and rhythm, and scheduled the next lesson.
Sharps and Flats
E-F and B-C Rule
Fretboard Navigation
Capo Usage
Hammer-ons and Pull-offs
Double Stops
Zak taught 14 days ago
The session addressed chord change techniques and rhythm exercises for guitar. The student learned about anchor notes, consistent strumming patterns, and methods to improve chord transition speed. The tutor suggested exercises and provided strumming pattern adjustments to enhance the student's practice routine.
Fingerstyle Strumming (No Pick)
Pick Holding Techniques
Chord Change Practice: Anchor Points
Strumming Patterns for Chord Changes
Understanding Time Signatures
Cheats for Chord Changes
Kristopher taught 15 days ago
The session involved a discussion of modes and their application to bass improvisation, using the songs "I Wish" and "Cadillac Slim" as examples. The Student practiced identifying modes within songs and explored techniques for soloing by using variations of the melody and walking diatonically through scales. The Student was encouraged to practice jamming and internalizing the modes, with a focus on recognizing and utilizing scales on the bass to create unique and appropriate solos.
Modal Thinking: Dorian Mode
Modal Relationships and Relative Keys
Linear Soloing vs. Box Patterns
The Locrian Mode and Its Application
Importance of Serving the Song in Soloing
Practical Exercises for Modal Mastery
Diego taught 15 days ago
The session focused on understanding chord progressions, including the use of major/minor relationships and borrowed chords to create interesting musical effects. The Student practiced identifying chord degrees and constructing augmented chords. The tutor assigned the Student to experiment with the new concepts and techniques learned during the lesson.
Chord Voicing and Flavor
Relative Minors and Chord Progressions
Walk-Downs and Chromaticism
Borrowed Chords and Key Changes
Augmented Chords
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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