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Guitar lessons in Oakland features electric, classical, and acoustic lessons
Oakland guitar students recently finished customized lessons
Guitar tutors serve Fruitvale, Rockridge, and Temescal neighborhoods
Snehasis taught Sriram 25 days ago
Snehasis Bose guided Sriram Padmanabhan through a guitar lesson focused on music theory and finger exercises. Sriram practiced E flat chord variations (major, major 7th, minor 7th, and dominant) and various finger exercises to improve dexterity. They scheduled the next lesson for June 29th.
E Flat Major Chord
Minor 7th Chord
Dominant 7th vs. Diminished 7th
Finger Exercises (1-2-1-2-3-4)
Pentatonic Scale (Shape 1)
Snehasis taught Leon about 1 month ago
Snehasis Bose taught Leon Love a chord melody on the guitar, focusing on specific chord voicings and transitions. Leon practiced the given chords and was assigned to practice the melody in all 12 keys as homework. They also briefly discussed Indian cultural practices and shared personal sensory aversions.
Chord Push-Ups
Playing Chords in 12 Keys
Chord Melody
Namaste & Prasad
Patrick taught Zachary about 1 month ago
Patrick Willse guided Zachary Shrout through guitar techniques for the song "Better Together," focusing on chord changes, strumming patterns, and simplifying chord voicings. Zachary practiced chord transitions and received guidance on proper fingering for bar chords. Patrick assigned Zachary the task of playing the chord progression with eyes closed to internalize the fretboard and will send additional chord layout materials.
Chord Transition Exercise
Strumming Patterns
Chord Density
Barre Chords
Mental Mapping
Guitar Learning Mindset
Shraddha taught Chuck about 2 months ago
Shraddha Buddan guided Chuck through guitar techniques, focusing on "Twist and Shout," "Everybody Hurts," and an intro to fingerstyle with "Blackbird." Chuck practiced power chords, chord transitions, and alternate picking, while Shraddha addressed amp feedback issues and offered tips on finger placement. They discussed Chuck's upcoming travel and potential remote lessons.
Power Chords
D-G Chord Transitions
Time Signature Changes
Feedback
Fingerstyle Basics
Shannon taught Rhorie about 2 months ago
Shannon and Rhorie worked on guitar techniques, focusing on strumming patterns and chord transitions for a song, likely "Wonderwall". Rhorie practiced scales, verses, and pre-chorus sections, with specific attention to the A7 chord and efficient finger movements. They rescheduled the next lesson for Wednesday at 2:30 PM.
Strumming Patterns
Chord Transitions
D Chord Shape
Rhythm Differentiation
Rescheduling Lessons
Sage taught Lexie 2 months ago
Sage assisted Lexie with her songwriting by applying music theory concepts. They analyzed Lexie's existing songs and explored advanced techniques like diminished chords and alternative tunings to improve their emotional impact. The session focused on practical application to songs like "Unfinished Things" and "Erosion."
Circle of Fifths
Diminished Chords
432 Hz Tuning
Dissonance vs. Suspension
Chord Identification
Song Structure
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135 ratings of
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Gillian Barrera rated Niraj
Jack London Square, Oakland
5 months ago
Being an intermediate learner, I found Niraj at Jack London Square. He is a professional guitarist. I recommend him.
Carlee Mays rated Navya
Dimond District, Oakland
6 months ago
In the Dimond District, I was wondering if I would get a good tutor for guitar or not. I found Agarwal and believe me, she is an amazing tutor for guitar.
Cristal Cisneros rated Bruno
Oakland, CA
9 months ago
Bruno is so patient with his students and he mix the modern and old techniques which actually makes a masterpiece in the end. he is an amazing guitar tutor.
Janessa Robinson rated Dave
Crocker Highlands, Oakland
11 months ago
As a child, I always wanted to play Stand By Me on guitar but never got a chance to make time for hobbies. Recently, I met with Dave at Crocker Highlands, and he made my dream a reality.
Atticus Mcdaniel rated Aryaman
Oakland, CA
11 months ago
I was thinking of making my daughter's schedule a bit busier and thought of giving his guitar lessons. Aryaman made this happen in Oakland itself.
Cael Glass rated Farhad
Piedmont Avenue, Oakland
11 months ago
I always wanted to jam with my friends but was not confident with my guitar skills, and then I met Farhad at Piedmont Avenue. He helped me a lot.
Lance Savage rated Christian
Rockridge, Oakland
11 months ago
After many years, I made up my mind to learn the guitar, but this feeling was weird. But then I met Christian , and he made my life so amazing. The way he plays is so magical. He takes classes at Rockridge.
August Atkinson rated Keith
Montclair, Oakland
12 months ago
Keith guitar lessons are amazing, and his lessons are held in Montclair. his confidence in his skills is mind-blowing. I just went from beginner to intermediate learner..
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