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Emer taught 10 days ago
Emer Reid led a guitar lesson focusing on chromatic exercises, chord practice (C, G, Am, Em), tuning, and strumming techniques. A student, who attends Phoenix College, worked on finger placement, smooth transitions, and consistent strumming patterns during the lesson. Emer assigned chord box diagrams for practice and planned to work on learning a song incorporating these chords in the next lesson.
Chord Progressions
Strumming Patterns
Chord Switching
Finger Placement
Guitar Tuning
Snehasis taught 12 days ago
During a recent music theory lesson, Sriram Padmanabhan and Snehasis Bose explored the intricacies of the C sharp minor scale, its associated chords, and various chord progressions. Sriram encountered difficulty with a specific progression from "Isn't She Lovely," prompting Snehasis to offer helpful guidance. Sriram expressed a need for patience as he continues to learn at his individual pace.
Relative Minor
Diminished Chords
Dominant 7th Chords
Chord Progressions
Major and Minor Chords
Hector taught Jennifer about 1 month ago
Hector gave a bass guitar lesson to a student from Phoenix, focusing on chord shapes and positions for "The Girl from Ipanema." The student diligently practiced chord transitions and fingerboard positions. For homework, Hector assigned the learner to create a bassline using different positions and incorporate bossa nova rhythms, with the ultimate goal of recording their playing. The next lesson is scheduled for Saturday, August 9th.
Chord Shapes
Chord Qualities
Girl From Ipanema Baseline
Bossa Nova Comping
Recording Project
McKinley taught Kamelah 2 months ago
McKinley Hudson guided Kamelah Almazyed through guitar exercises focusing on chord shapes (E minor, E major, power chords), transitions, and a B-string lick. They diagnosed fret buzz and hand positioning issues, and McKinley introduced the "spider exercise" for dexterity. Kamelah was assigned practice on chords, the B-string lick, and the spider exercise for the week.
Hammer-Ons
Spider Exercise
Finger Spacing
Guitar Setup
Fret Buzz
Power Chords
Snehasis taught Leon 2 months ago
In a guitar lesson, Snehasis Bose guided "Team On a Roll" through the G major scale, emphasizing improvisation using pentatonic scales and incorporating the seventh note for tension. They discussed communication preferences with the Wingi platform. The student practiced applying these concepts and was encouraged to focus on rhythm and feel.
G Major Scale Notes
Tension with the Seventh
E Minor Pentatonic over G Major
Pentatonics in Shapes
Note Approach Matters
Elizabeth taught Richard 3 months ago
Elizabeth Kahn led Richard Poston in a guitar lesson covering scales, stroke techniques, "Happy Birthday", fingering exercises, note values, and sight-reading. Richard worked on pieces from a classical guitar method book and received corrections on technique and timing. Elizabeth assigned page 19 for practice and suggested meeting at the same time next week, or earlier if Richard desires.
Note Values
Open Strings
Rest vs. Free Stroke
Arpeggios
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What students say about our guitar lessons in Phoenix
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106 ratings of
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Tori Herring rated Ashlen
Maryvale, Phoenix
6 months ago
Songwriting skills and guitar techniques, including open chords and capo use, have really grown for Ashlen during her Maryvale sessions.
Liana Vasquez rated Keith
Paradise Valley, Phoenix
8 months ago
My son has made impressive progress in classical guitar within two months, thanks to Keith ’s guidance in Paradise Valley, now confidently playing etudes with correct posture and tone.
Sandra Potts rated Jyotirmaya
Encanto, Phoenix
10 months ago
Mastering barre chords used to be tough, but the technique drills and grip exercises introduced by Jyotirmaya at Mumbai Guitar Studio have really boosted my left-hand strength and accuracy.
Lorenzo Heath rated George
Biltmore Area, Phoenix
about 1 year ago
Focusing on scales and tone control for acoustic guitar, the approach at Biltmore Area has given my daughter George exactly the skills he needed to pursue his dream of playing lead guitar in a band.
Spencer Morrison rated Laura
Deer Valley, Phoenix
about 1 year ago
Using color tabs and chord charts has made learning both engaging and fast-paced for my 5th grader, thanks to Forero ’s innovative approach in Deer Valley
Shaylee Weaver rated Christian
North Gateway, Phoenix
about 1 year ago
Switching from acoustic to electric at North Gteway became much easier and more enjoyable thanks to Christian , whose advice on amp settings, picking style, and tone shaping was spot on.
Frances Farley rated Surendra
Central City, Phoenix
about 1 year ago
As an adult beginner in central city, I found learning fingerpicking on classical guitar surprisingly enjoyable and stress-free, thanks to Surendra ’s clear and calming teaching style.
Peyton Sullivan rated Aleksandra
Phoenix, AZ
over 1 year ago
Improvement in rhythm and fingerpicking has come faster than we expected, all thanks to Kirovska approach that blends structure with genuine enthusiasm. My teen stays motivated and actually looks forward to every session at Phoenix.
Melody’s Guitar Journey: From First Riffs to Finding Her Style
Starting with the Basics and Building Confidence
When Melody first picked up the guitar, she was hoping to finally play the songs she’d only ever hummed. With Salon as her tutor, she began her guitar lessons by learning fundamental techniques like finger placement, string skipping, and palm muting. At first, just getting through a scale cleanly felt like a win. They eased into songs like “Scar Tissue” by Red Hot Chili Peppers and worked on timing with simple chord progressions.
Salon kept things fun and practical, using examples Melody could relate to. She learned how a single note on the seventh fret could become the foundation for a solo. More importantly, she began to trust her hands and her ears.
Bringing Original Music Into the Lessons
Melody wasn’t just learning; she was creating. She brought in a rough version of her own song, “Switch Foot,” and they used it to explore power chords, transitions, and phrasing. Lessons turned into collaborative sessions. Chords like Em9 and Dm7 weren’t just theory they were part of her own melody.
They worked on ways to build tension, move from chorus to bridge, and improvise using the B minor pentatonic scale. The lessons gave her tools to finish a song and confidence to make it hers. With every riff, her voice as a musician got a little clearer.
Connecting Music to the Energy of Phoenix
Living in Phoenix shaped Melody’s approach to learning. She’d leave her lessons and head downtown where live music spilled from patios and festivals lined the calendar. Her tutor often referenced what she might hear around Roosevelt Row or at Crescent Ballroom when explaining tone and rhythm choices.
Even guitar maintenance became part of the journey. After her E string snapped during a lesson, they paused to talk about setups, common Ibanez issues, and how to get quick repairs at a local shop in Tempe. These small moments made the process feel grounded in real life, not just practice drills.
Leveling Up With Every Lesson
As the weeks passed, Melody began tackling more complex material, riffs from Bloc Party, alternate picking exercises, and even a John Mayer solo. With Salon’s guidance, she worked on slides, hammer-ons, and smooth transitions across frets. Some parts were frustrating, especially when technical problems with the guitar slowed her down. But she kept at it, knowing each challenge was part of becoming a better player.
Now she finds herself picking up the guitar more often, experimenting with tone, writing lyrics in the margins of notebooks, and even considering signing up for an open mic night in downtown Mesa.
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