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Marco taught Michael 3 months ago
Marco and Michael discussed guitar playing, focusing on modes, scales, and chord progressions. Marco explained the Dorian and Mixolydian modes, pentatonic scales, alternate tunings, and diminished chords. They also discussed guitar string gauges and their impact on playability. They concluded by planning to continue practicing identifying modes and their sounds in context in future sessions.
Modes
Dorian Mode
Locrian Mode
Harmonized Scale
Pentatonic Scales
String Gauges
Alternate Tunings
Raine taught Mack 4 months ago
Raine Stern tutored Violet Cole Playz (formerly Mackenzie) in a guitar lesson, addressing chord transitions, alternate picking, and finger placement. Violet worked on Billie Eilish's "TV," focusing on the intro and slide techniques. They scheduled future lessons for Saturdays at 4 PM (Violet's time).
Chord Transitions
Alternate Picking
Muting Strings
Sliding Chords
Guitar Posture
Nathanael taught Georgeanne 4 months ago
Nathanael Koenig guided Georgeanne Schievink through guitar exercises focusing on scales, CAGED shapes, and techniques like muting and arpeggios, applied to songs by Green Day, Blink-182, and Cheryl Crow. Georgeanne practiced chord transitions and riffs, and they discussed lead guitar parts for future sessions. Georgeanne will be traveling and resume lessons on August 4th.
Arpeggios
Cage Shapes
Palm Muting
Whole and Half Steps
Sharps and Flats
Brady taught Nombuso 4 months ago
Brady Thomas taught Nombuso guitar techniques, including alternate picking, clean note plucking, G major scale fingering, and a trick to smooth chord changes by using open strings. They also discussed drums, bass, octaves, and a complex scale exercise. Nombuso will try bass next week.
Major Scale Fingerings
Octaves on Guitar
Scale Exercise
Drum Stick Fulcrum
Chord Switching Trick
Marco taught Jared 5 months ago
Marco taught Jared about the importance of intervals in music theory, focusing on ear training and emotional association to aid in recognition and application. They discussed how intervals relate to scales, chords, and inversions, and how to identify them on the guitar fretboard. Marco will be away for two weeks but will provide remote support and exercises.
Intervals
Ear Training
Relative Pitch
Chord Inversions
Major vs. Minor
Harmonized Scale
Raine taught Leilani 5 months ago
Raine Stern provided guitar lessons to Olin and Dalia Keough. With Olin, she focused on technique, pentatonic scales, coordination exercises, and learning John Mayer's "Daughters," emphasizing the B minor bar chord and song structure. With Dalia, she focused on technique, pentatonic scales, coordination, and learning Jack Johnson's "Upside Down," and the song from "Curious George," focusing on chord transitions and strumming patterns. Raine provides practice exercises, recap videos, and resources via Google Drive.
Pentatonic Scale Practice
Two-String Exercise
Bar Chord Variations
Song Structure and Bridges
Alternate Picking
Chord Charts
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Picking Up Chords with Ease
San Antonio’s music-filled streets, from River Walk strummers to local band gigs, make it a great place to start guitar. Students like Olin and Leilani, guided by Raine Stern, practice songs like Declan McKenna’s "Brazil," focusing on chords like C# minor. They work on smooth chord changes with a metronome, perfect for practicing at home or a shady spot in Brackenridge Park.
Raine teaches students to picture chord shapes in their minds, helping Leilani play "I Told You Things" confidently. The city’s blend of country and indie vibes, heard at events like Fiesta, inspires students to try new chord styles, keeping lessons fresh and fun.
Getting Started with Fingerpicking
Fingerpicking feels natural in San Antonio’s warm, relaxed evenings. Olin practices the pentatonic scale for songs like "Cigarette Daydreams" by Cage the Elephant, using Raine’s simple exercises to get his fingers moving together, similar to a local craftsman refining their work.
Dalia learns the intro to Jack Johnson’s "Upside Down," focusing on clean finger movements. Raine’s practice videos, shared via Google Drive, help students improve at their own pace, fitting into busy days like a quick coffee stop at a Southtown café
Strumming in Guitar Lessons
Strumming gives songs their heartbeat, and in lessons, Olin and Dalia practice patterns like down-down-up-up for "Like a Tattoo" by Shade. Raine adds drop D tuning for a richer sound, capturing the energy of a San Antonio night out. Students share playlists with Raine to choose songs they love, making practice feel like a jam with friends.
Learning song parts like bridges preps students for small gigs, maybe at a local open mic or a backyard hangout in Alamo Heights, where music brings people together
Growing Confident with Every Note
Mastering guitar tricks like slides or bends builds confidence. Olin works on lead parts for Gracie Abrams’ songs, guided by Raine, aiming for a clear, bold sound. Her suggestion to check out a used Stratocaster at GuitarTex fits San Antonio’s practical, music-loving vibe.
Dalia’s progress on "Upside Down," with chords like E major, shows her steady improvement. Lessons help students feel ready to play for friends or at a cozy spot like a downtown café, supported by the city’s welcoming, creative community.
