Guitar lessons near me in Sacramento, CA

Nathanael Koenig guided John Garcia through an exploration of guitar techniques and music theory, focusing on CAGED scales, chord construction, and analysis of a song using concepts like suspended chords and "baso continuo." John practiced scales and chord shapes in F major and analyzed the structure and chord voicings of a new song. Nathanael assigned practice with CAGED shapes and the two analyzed pieces, encouraging John to apply learned concepts to his songwriting.

Collin and Cathy worked on guitar, focusing on chord transitions, time signatures (3/4 vs. 4/4), and song structure. Cathy practiced a song, working through transitions and alternate endings. They agreed to have one more lesson before Cathy decides whether to continue.

Giacomo Favitta guided Victor Vasiesiu through major and minor triads, the CAGED system, and an introduction to 6/8 time signature. Victor practiced applying these concepts to the intro of a song, "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran, focusing on specific techniques like slides and hammer-ons. They scheduled future lessons, taking into account Victor's upcoming vacation.

Patrick taught Zachary guitar, focusing on chromatic warm-ups, basic music theory, and learning to play a Jack Johnson song. Zachary practiced chord transitions and strumming patterns. Patrick will send a transcription of the song with the strumming pattern and an exercise for improving chord transitions.

Giacomo mentored Adaptive Manipulator in music theory, covering song analysis, chord progressions, modal interchange, and transposition. Adaptive Manipulator analyzed song sections, practiced transposing them, and discussed harmonic functions. Homework was assigned to reinforce these concepts.

Ben taught E Floyd a Cure bassline, concentrating on technique, fingerings, and musicality. They covered muting, riff structure, and practicing in various positions. Ben encouraged E Floyd to play with others and offered flexible scheduling for future lessons.