Guitar lessons near me in Riverside, CA

Kristopher Gottlieb recently guided Karan Sheth through a comprehensive guitar lesson. Their time together focused on foundational elements like the CAGED system and various scales, alongside advanced improvisation techniques, incorporating chromaticism and sequencing. The lesson also delved into practical exercises for hybrid and sweep picking, as well as arpeggios. For continued inspiration, Kristopher suggested exploring artists such as Cynic and Shawn Lane. Karan's practice regimen for the upcoming week, leading up to their next lesson on Tuesday, includes mastering the discussed techniques, specifically the 1-2-3 and 2-3-4 string exercises.

Kristopher and Jay worked on learning a punk song by ear, focusing on riffs, strumming patterns, and finger placements in a drop C# tuning. They addressed technical challenges like string buzzing and bending techniques. Kristopher will send Jay a recording of the riffs for practice, and they scheduled the next lesson for Thursday at 7 PM.

Alexander Reyes taught Shevaun Reynolds about major guitar chords and techniques for transitioning between them. Shevaun practiced chord changes using D-A, E-A, C-G, and G-D progressions with a drum beat. Alexander assigned practice exercises including chord switching and a finger strengthening warm-up, and provided a chart of chord diagrams for reference.

Nathanael Koenig guided Georgeanne Schievink through guitar exercises and song practice, focusing on scales, chord transitions, and muting techniques. Georgeanne worked on "Follow Me" by Uncle Cracker, a Green Day song (unspecified), and "All the Small Things" by Blink 182. Nathanael assigned practice with a metronome and slowing down song videos, planning to introduce CAGED scales next session.

Yiting Xia tutored Yellow Daffodil in a guitar lesson, focusing on playing and singing "Our Town" by Iris DeMent. They worked on tuning, chord progressions (G, C, D), and right-hand picking techniques. The next session is scheduled to cover "500 Miles," and Yiting will resend the meeting link.

Nathanael Koenig guided Georgeanne Schievink through guitar exercises and song practice, focusing on scales, chord variations, strumming patterns, and lead lines. Georgeanne worked on songs like "Good Riddance" and "Follow Me," incorporating techniques like hammer-ons and pull-offs. Nathanael assigned practice exercises for scales, chord transitions, and lead lines, to be reviewed at the next session.