Guitar lessons near me in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Kristopher Gottlieb and Joseph Lipman engaged in a guitar lesson focused on integrating rockabilly and bluegrass guitar techniques. Their practice encompassed double stops, bending, chromaticism, and interval exercises. They also explored various key fingerings and discussed applying these skills across different musical styles. Kristopher introduced shell chords and per-chord soloing, and the two musicians also covered looper pedals and string choices. Their upcoming lesson is set to further explore shell chords.

Ryder Swan guided a student through fingerpicking exercises, emphasizing pinky control and smooth chord transitions. The learner, who attends Broward College, focused on pieces like "Freight Train" and a Chet Atkins composition, practicing specific chord progressions and fingerpicking patterns. Ryder provided real-time feedback and technique adjustments throughout the lesson. For continued practice, Ryder will send tabs and chords, and their next lesson is set to further develop fingerpicking skills and potentially introduce "Dust in the Wind."

On July 24, 2025, Max Guillet and Patrick Willse had a guitar lesson where they discussed arpeggios, scales, chord-scale relationships, chord inversions, and modes (Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, etc.). Patrick emphasized rote practice for improvisation and planned to send Max modal exercises. Max also expressed interest in piano and hybrid picking.

Travis gave Thomas a guitar lesson covering tuning techniques, new chords (C, G, D), chord progressions (G-Em-C-D and C-G-D-A-E), and the basics of reading guitar tabs. Thomas practiced hammer-ons and pull-offs to improve finger strength and coordination. Travis assigned chord progression practice and hammer-on/pull-off exercises for the week, and plans to introduce scales in the next lesson.

Yasmin Devan guided Arianna Konvalin through guitar exercises focusing on scales, sight-reading, and chord transitions. Arianna practiced the C major scale, sight-reading exercises, and worked on the B flat major 7 chord. They discussed Arianna's practice routine and planned to resume lessons after Arianna's trip, focusing on the Bossa Nova piece.

Marco taught Aleks how to play "A Horse with No Name" on the guitar. The lesson included instruction on chord structure, finger placement, strumming patterns, and chord transitions, with a focus on E minor and D major variations. Aleks was assigned the song as homework and encouraged to use slowed-down playback for practice.