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Marco taught Michael 23 days ago
Marco and Michael discussed chord variations, inversions, and instrument ranges within ensembles, using examples from Snarky Puppy. They analyzed the chord progression of "Kai Kai Kitan" and began learning the first solo in "Comfortably Numb." Marco will send Michael videos demonstrating how to play both songs.
Chord Inversions
Microphonic Pickups
Ensemble Playing (Guitar)
Fuzz Pedals
Anime Song Progressions
Nick J taught Alsad 23 days ago
In an online guitar lesson, Nick guides LVL 25NS on rhythm and technique, focusing on efficient hand movements and playing in time with a metronome. They practice chord changes, muting, and gradually increase tempo. Nick provides feedback, suggests a structured practice routine, and will provide rhythm notes. They plan to work on "Country Roads" in the next session.
Metronome Practice
Muting Technique
Chord Changes
Practice Structure
Chord Extensions
Metronome Practice
Muting Technique
Chord Change Efficiency
Giacomo taught Eric 25 days ago
Giacomo Favitta guided Adaptive Manipulator (Eric) through improvisational exercises on the jazz standard "Bye-Bye Blackbird," focusing on chord progressions and melodic lines. Eric practiced arpeggios and scales over chord changes in the A and B sections. The next lesson is scheduled for Sunday the 24th, and Giacomo will send updates if the schedule changes.
Improvisation Prep
Altered Dominant Chords
Common Notes in Chord Progressions
Target Notes
Rhythmic Consistency
Armando taught Jacob 26 days ago
Armando is giving Jacob a guitar lesson, addressing guitar issues and practicing chord transitions in songs like "House of the Rising Sun" and "Hurt." They learn two new riffs: the "Shuffle Riff" (melody-based on strings 4, 5, and 6) and the "Bad to the Bone" riff (strings 3 and 4). Armando emphasizes rhythm and finger placement, and assigns practice of these riffs and songs, tailored to Jacob's preference for chords, to improve his skills and prepare him for soloing.
Shuffle Riff
Bad of the Bone Riff
Chord Transitions
Hurt and House of the Rising Sun
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Guitar Slides
Snehasis taught Leon 27 days ago
Snehasis Bose and "Team On a Roll" worked on music theory concepts including secondary dominants, harmonic minor scales, and triads within a B minor chord progression. "Team On a Roll" practiced improvising over a backing track, focusing on incorporating the harmonic minor scale and recognizing chord changes. Snehasis assigned practice and plans to cover chord accompaniment in the next session.
B Harmonic Minor
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Secondary Dominant
E Shape Chords
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B Harmonic Minor
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Giacomo taught Eric 29 days ago
Giacomo Favitta taught Adaptive Manipulator about improvising over chord progressions using arpeggios and scales, focusing on the jazz standard "Bye Bye Blackbird." They analyzed the song's structure and applied a 2-5-1-6 turnaround, addressing right-hand picking techniques and chord qualities. Adaptive Manipulator was assigned to practice the first half of the song, focusing on applying the concepts discussed, and they scheduled the next lesson for the weekend.
Arpeggios in Progressions
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Muscle Memory vs. Controlled Movement
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Dana Skinner rated Christopher
Turtle Ridge, Irvine
6 months ago
Christopher is an excellent tutor in turtle Ridge. i had his Guitar lessons and i can not be more thankful
Riley Gardner rated James
Westpark, Irvine
6 months ago
During Guitar lessons at West Park, James is kind, upbeat, and extremely well-organized. he uses mini-goals and progress charts to keep me motivated each week. We focus on acoustic fingerstyle and classic rock progressions, and he tailors the lessons to my pace and interests.
Brady Foley rated Octavian
Irvine, CA
6 months ago
We came across Octavian Guitar lessons , and they’ve been amazing for my son. Octavian easy teaching style made practice something my son , incredibly helpful he is.he regularly sends us progress videos and shares simple, practical tips for supporting his practice at home which I’ve found incredibly helpful. It’s clear he truly cares about his students’ growth, and we’re so grateful for his guidance.
Maliyah Spears rated Neil
Quail Hill, Irvine
9 months ago
While looking for guitar lessons in Quil hill I came across Neil .his guidance made it so much easier to craft melodic lines over backing tracks with confidence.his patience and clear guidance, especially when it comes to acoustic rhythm and timing, have made all the difference in my progress
Denise Dudley rated Beatrice
University Center, Irvine
9 months ago
For the last six months, Hargrove has been giving my Daughter Guitar lessons in University centre, and it's been a fantastic experience for her! I really appreciate how she learns something new during each session, and the improvement is definitely noticeable
Shaylee Arias rated Rose
Woodbury, Irvine
10 months ago
I finally found a perfect teacher for my son in woodbury for guitar lessons. she is happy and playing and had a good improvement in playing Guitar and swtiching Between the pop and classical pieces. all thanks to Braithwaite
The Irvine Method to Forge City the Perfect Player

The story of the Irvine guitarist doesn't start in a garage; it starts in a city defined by meticulous planning and academic excellence. This unique environment has produced some of modern rock’s most technically skilled guitar bands, including Thrice and Young the Giant. Learning to play the guitar here isn’t about chaos; it's an exercise in precision that mirrors the city's character. This path creates a uniquely polished and powerful kind of guitar player, where the goal for every musician is mastering the instrument with technical perfection. Any player wanting to excel on the six-string instrument will find Irvine's approach effective.
This journey to becoming a skilled guitarist is a structured one. In a city built on planning, it's no surprise that there's a clear, methodical path for an aspiring player to follow from the classroom to the big stage. This blueprint combines education, professional-grade tools, and world-class inspiration, ensuring that an Irvine musician has everything they need to succeed. It's a system designed to create a guitarist who is not just passionate, but also incredibly proficient. This local ecosystem is perfectly suited for the serious student of the guitar, offering a complete toolset for mastering the fretboard. A new player in this city can feel confident that there are dedicated resources to support their growth.
A Blueprint for the Technical Guitarist
- The foundation is laid with an elite education from the UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts. The guitar is treated as a serious academic subject here. Any aspiring guitar player who masters music theory and perfects their technique on the fretboard, resulting in a guitarist who is uniquely tight, disciplined, and technically proficient. It’s the perfect start for a serious student of the six-string instrument who wants to understand music on a deeper level.
- A skilled player requires a professional-grade instrument. The next practical step is a visit to the local Guitar Centre, which serves as an arsenal for the ambitious musician. This is where a guitarist finds the high-performance electric guitar or acoustic guitar needed to execute their precise artistic vision. Finding the right six-string axe is a crucial milestone for every developing player.
- Finally, the inspiration to fuel the practice comes from the roar of the crowd. Witnessing world-class guitarists at the massive FivePoint Amphitheatre provides the ultimate motivation. It demonstrates that advanced technical skill is the key that unlocks the biggest stages, connecting the academic training from UCI and the pro-grade guitar from Guitar Centre to a tangible, exciting career goal for every player.


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