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Durham students in Brightleaf, Trinity Park, Hope Valley learning guitar
Raine taught Olivia about 1 month ago
Raine Stern guided Anna Florczak through guitar exercises, including chord work on "Yellow," riff practice for an Arctic Monkeys song focusing on alternate picking, and an introduction to power chords. Raine assigned practice exercises for the bar chord and riff, and encouraged Anna to experiment with power chords. Raine also recommended a tuner app to ensure accurate tuning with the capo.
Bar Chords
Tuning with a Capo
Power Chords
Alternate Picking
Connecting Notes in Riffs
Marco taught Aleksandar about 2 months ago
Marco taught Aleks fingerstyle guitar techniques, using Ed Sheeran's "Perfect" as an example, after they finished working on "Horse with No Name." Aleks practiced arpeggios and finger assignments, and Marco explained the 3/4 time signature. Marco assigned homework to practice the techniques and will provide written instructions. They also discussed the schedule for the remaining lessons before Aleks' trip to Europe.
Chord Progressions
Time Signatures (3/4)
Fingerstyle Technique
Arpeggios
Counting Rhythm
Joseph taught Kai 3 months ago
Joseph guided Athenapl through guitar exercises, including chord practice (C, G, Am), fingerpicking (C, G), and the A minor pentatonic scale. Joseph emphasized proper technique and consistent practice, assigning "Simple Man" as a practice song. They also discussed a schedule change.
A Minor Pentatonic Scale
Alternate Picking
Finger Exercises
Guitar Tuning
Chord Voicings
Avoiding Fretboard
Chord Practice
Durham guitar classes built around beginner-friendly instructions
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What makes our Guitar lessons a student favorite in Durham, NC
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128 ratings of
Guitar teacher in Durham
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Reliability
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Results
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Thalia Bradshaw rated Willy
Brightleaf, Durham
about 2 months ago
Based in brightleaf, Willy is fantastic at teaching beginners the fundamentals of posture, chord shapes, and rhythm. It’s a strong foundation for young students starting their musical journey.
Romeo Herman rated Connor
Duke Park, Durham
2 months ago
In Duke park, Connor ’s mastery of fingerstyle guitar introduced me to a whole new dimension of playing. his thoughtful drills and patience made the learning process both fun and rewarding.
Amara Duncan rated Shraddha
Durham, NC
3 months ago
There’s something special about Buddan ’s teaching style. Her Durham lessons strike the perfect balance—encouraging, structured, and challenging in all the right ways
Jaylon Mason rated divanshu
Woodcroft, Durham
3 months ago
In Lwoodcroft, I learned to add blues licks and smooth slides to my playing. These new skills really helped me feel more sure of myself when playing solos.
Shaun Yoder rated Kushagra
Trinity Park, Durham
5 months ago
Kushagra group sessions were both interactive and encouraging. In no time, my 4th grader picked up the basics and also made new friends. Thim took place in the city of Trinity Park.
Adelaide Liu rated Rutuja
Forest Hills, Durham
6 months ago
In Forest hills , Inamdar has a great knack for keeping kids engaged. My daughter picked up rhythm, basic melodies, and the joy of ensemble playing under her guidance.
Jeramiah Estes rated Alexander
Hope Valley, Durham
10 months ago
Alexander ’s use of contemporary songs to teach chord progressions and transitions made learning enjoyable for my middle school son. It was an engaging and valuable experience for him.
Karissa Cervantes rated Arjun
Durham, NC
11 months ago
What makes Arjun stand out in Durham is his ability to tailor each lesson to the student's growth. My daughter moved from simple acoustic skills to advanced techniques with growing confidence.
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