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Guitar lessons taught in recent time near Mesa
Mesa students from Dobson Ranch, Eastmark, Las Sendas taking lessons
Christopher taught about 1 month ago
The Student and Tutor practiced chord transitions and strumming patterns for a song, working on finger placement and smooth rhythm. They focused on D minor 7, C major 7, A minor, G major, and F major 7 chords. The Student was assigned practice exercises, including specific chord progressions and experimenting with strumming patterns, in addition to trying the D major to C major to G major progression.
D minor 7 Chord
C Major 7 over G Chord
F Major 7 Chord
A Minor Chord
Strumming Patterns
Chord Progressions
Exploring Strumming
Ruby taught about 1 month ago
The Tutor and Student reviewed basic guitar chords, practiced chord transitions using a metronome, and introduced bar chords and basic music theory relating to major and minor chords, and semitones. The Student was assigned to practice the bar chord shapes, and Tutor will send over the slides for review. The next session will continue working on bar chords.
Chord Review: C
G
E minor
F
The Metronome: Timing and Rhythm
Barre Chords: Introduction and Strength Building
Major and Minor Chords: Theory
Barre Chord Shapes: Major and Minor
Andy taught about 1 month ago
The session focused on fretboard note identification, string names, and octave patterns on the guitar. The Student practiced identifying notes in G, E, A, and D chords, relating fret positions to note names, and explored patterns of octaves across the fretboard. The Student will review the material and the Tutor plans to focus on right-hand fingerpicking techniques in the next session.
String Names and the Open String (Zero Fret)
Note Relationships on the Fretboard (E
F
B
C)
Identifying Notes within Chords
Octave Shapes and Patterns
Chromatic Scale Exercise
Snehasis taught 2 months ago
The session involved practicing guitar techniques and learning a solo. The student worked on improving alternate picking, finger synchronization, and warm-up exercises. They focused on learning parts of the "November Rain" solo, paying attention to bends, slides, and overall tone. They are to continue practicing the solo for the next class.
Alternate Picking Accuracy
Hammer-ons and Pull-offs
String Bending Techniques
Learning Guitar Solos in Parts
Nick J taught 2 months ago
The Student practiced chord progressions with drum tracks to improve rhythm and timing, and worked on fretboard note recognition and chord construction. Homework includes practicing the chord sequence with drum tracks at different BPMs and memorizing the notes within the practiced chords. The next session is scheduled at the same time.
Eighth Note Pulse with Drum Tracks
Applying Rhythms: 1 2 3 4 vs. 1 2 and 3 and 4 and
Fretboard Note Knowledge Exercise
Identifying Notes Within Chords
Basic Chord Construction: 1st
3rd
and 5th
Raine taught 2 months ago
The session focused on improving the student's guitar skills, specifically rhythm and chord transitions. The Student learned exercises for wrist flexibility, began learning "Counting Stars" by One Republic with simplified chords using a capo, and practiced different strumming patterns. The Tutor will send diagrams and videos of strumming patterns, as well as a drum track to help with rhythm practice.
Wrist Loosening Exercises
Strumming Patterns: Down and Up Strokes
Chord Progressions: A Minor
C
G
F
Capo Usage and Chord Transposition
Developing Relative Pitch
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Guitar Lessons in Mesa Built for Worship and Community
Starting Guitar with a Spiritual Purpose
Melissa’s guitar lessons in Mesa began with a meaningful goal: playing for her church worship team. With her tutor Nathanael, each lesson focused on skills needed for spiritual expression, chords, scales, and rhythm that would eventually support live worship. Mesa has no shortage of churches with open music programs, from Living Word Bible Church to smaller congregations in Dobson Ranch. These local communities gave Melissa a clear vision of where her practice could lead.
Worship Practice Grounded in Daily Life
Melissa’s practice wasn’t just about repeating scales. Nathanael helped her connect exercises to the songs often played during services. Using a metronome, she worked on smoother transitions between chords like C, G, and D. They used chromatic warm-ups and alternate picking to build finger strength and speed. When Melissa struggled with barre chords like F major, her tutor offered adjustments that made a difference. These skills prepared her to one day lead worship sets during youth nights or church events in places like Eastmark and Las Sendas.
Learning Songs That Resonate with Mesa’s Faith Community
Songs like Wagon Wheel and Fox on the Run were more than just practice, they helped Melissa feel the rhythm and patterns often used in worship music. Nathanael showed her how to use a capo, shift keys, and play by feel. With so many churches in Mesa offering acoustic-led worship, especially during outdoor community services at Pioneer Park or neighborhood prayer circles in Red Mountain Ranch, Melissa’s progress aligned closely with the local culture of live, heartfelt music.
Playing with Confidence and Intention
As Melissa improved her alternate picking and understood the role of each chord in a progression, she began playing more fluently. Her tutor introduced the idea of the “home” chord and how certain chords build tension and release, which helped her play with emotional timing. These lessons didn’t just prepare her for guitar - they gave her the confidence to support others in worship, whether during rehearsals in her church’s music room or at small faith gatherings in downtown Mesa.
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