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McKinley taught Kamelah 26 days ago
McKinley Hudson tailored the guitar lesson to Kamelah Almazyed's needs, considering her arthritis and lupus, by modifying exercises and focusing on power chords higher up the fretboard to reduce strain. They practiced a chord progression from a Japanese song, using fretboard inlays as guides. McKinley will send Kamelah a transcribed notation of the song adapted for easier play.
Power Chords
Fretboard Navigation
Grip Strength
Chord Progression
Adapting Exercises
Hector taught Courtney about 1 month ago
Hector and Courtney covered major and chromatic scales, fingering patterns, and the C minor pentatonic scale. Courtney practiced applying these concepts to the fretboard and to basslines. Hector assigned practice exercises and will send videos demonstrating techniques, and they scheduled the next lesson for Thursday.
Chromatic Scale
Major Scale Shape
Pentatonic Minor Scale
Intonation
Fingering Efficiency
Yiting taught Amy about 1 month ago
Yiting led Mackenzie in a guitar lesson focused on learning "Yellow" by Coldplay, covering chords, strumming patterns, and muting techniques. Mackenzie practiced chord transitions and finger exercises. They scheduled future lessons every other week at 8:30 a.m. and discussed app-related technical issues.
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Singing and Playing
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Ben taught Estella about 2 months ago
Ben Muirhead and E Floyd practiced playing bass with a pick, focusing on scales, rhythmic exercises, and techniques for different sounds. E Floyd worked on minor pentatonic and natural minor scales, and Ben offered to provide tabs and notes for reference. They plan to learn "Instant Crush" by Julian Casablancas and Daft Punk in the next session.
Pick Mechanics
Minor Pentatonic vs. Natural Minor
Rhythmic Variations
String Crossing
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Symrun taught Melody about 2 months ago
Salon No Mind gave Melody Duxfield a guitar lesson that covered techniques, chords (B7, D#dim7), and riffs from songs by Red Hot Chili Peppers and John Mayer. They analyzed specific song sections, including a challenging solo, using tabs and demonstrations, and discussed Mayer's musical influences.
Pull-offs
Guitar Slides
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Christopher taught Jenny about 2 months ago
Christopher taught Goofy Goofball how to restring a classical guitar, focusing on winding techniques, tension, and crossover points. He also provided advice on tuning and string maintenance.
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Marley Wolfe rated Aleksandra
Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco
2 months ago
In between the chaos of work, the only thing that gives me peace is the guitar lessons with Kirovska at Haight-Ashbury. Her approach to classical music and always focusing on my sitting posture is really commendble.
Oscar Webb rated Satchit
Mission District, San Francisco
3 months ago
I feel blessed that I signed up with Satchit for guitar lessons in the Mission District. I was learning pop music last week, and now I have already started writing my own songs.
Alessandra Hampton rated Surendra
Tenderloin, San Francisco
6 months ago
At Tenderloin, I met with Surendra , and his knowledge of guitar theory made me feel so impressed and comfortable to learn more and more each day.
Milo Cooley rated Danikha
Castro, San Francisco
8 months ago
If you are searching for a good guitar tutor at Castro the I recommend Zelina .
Adelyn Chambers rated Laura
Marina District, San Francisco
8 months ago
My 9-year-old daughter takes guitar lessons from Forero at Marina District, and she is in love with all the sessions. My daughter waits for the weekend so she can have a lesson with Forero .
Patrick Mullen rated George
Pacific Heights, San Francisco
10 months ago
Both of my daughters were keen to learn guitar, but one was into acoustic and the other was into electric, and I thought I would need 2 tutors, but then I met George from Pacific Heights and he took classes of both of my daughter.
Mariela Schroeder rated Ana
SoMa, San Francisco
about 1 year ago
Jula deep understanding of the theory of the guitar helped me to complete my dream of playing pop songs. Her knowledge and skills have been a real blessing to me in my journey. She is a solid 10/10
Alonso French rated Adam
Sunset District, San Francisco
about 1 year ago
It was very difficult to find a good tutor for my son in the Sunset district who could actually understand the taste of my son in music. This is the time when we met Adam and he taught my son pop music and some movie tracks on guitar.
Beyond the Screen: Harsha's Analog Groove in San Francisco Tech
Mapping the Fretboard: Code Meets Chords
Harsha, deeply immersed in San Francisco's buzzing tech world, often spent her days navigating complex code and digital landscapes. Yet, after hours spent in a SoMa startup office, or commuting back to her flat in Noe Valley, she craved a different kind of challenge – something tactile, intuitive, a "new gig" that resonated beyond a screen. That's where the guitar came in, a path to finding a different kind of flow. She found Giacomo on Wiingy, her guitar teacher, to guide this new venture.
Starting guitar for Harsha was like learning a new operating system, but for her fingers. Giacomo began by demystifying the fretboard itself. She didn't just memorize shapes; she started to identify all natural notes from the first to fifth frets, understanding the logic of where every A, F, and C sat. This felt a bit like debugging, understanding why an F sharp belonged in a G major scale. Giacomo broke down major chord construction – the root, third, and fifth – helping her grasp the "architecture" of a C, D, or E major. She even started to read the "syntax" of tabs for "Stairway to Heaven," connecting those visual patterns to actual sound. It was about translating musical data into tangible notes, building foundational muscle memory for her fingers.
Debugging the Melody: Shaping Sound with Precision
As Harsha progressed, the focus shifted from just hitting notes to refining their delivery. Giacomo guided her through the intricacies of playing a Billy Joel song, emphasizing that every finger placement mattered, just like precise lines of code. She tackled barre chord technique, learning to use arm weight rather than just hand grip for that clean, full sound – a true efficiency hack for her playing. Understanding thirds intervals became key, seeing how they build harmony and give chords like those in "Piano Man" their distinct character. Giacomo also helped her visualize chord patterns across the fretboard, treating them like movable components she could deploy anywhere
Music Takes Hold: Harsha's Sound in the City
With her foundation solidifying, Harsha's guitar playing began to truly transform, moving beyond exercises to genuine expression. Giacomo introduced her to sophisticated concepts like chromatic runs, opening up new avenues for smooth, flowing transitions that felt surprisingly organic. She also delved into the rich character of ninth chords, appreciating how these shapes added complexity and depth to the familiar 12-bar blues progressions. Mastering the triplet feel became key, allowing her to infuse her playing with that distinctive, soulful blues swing – a satisfying counterpoint to the structured logic of her workday. Giacomo also shared the powerful "BB King box" for improvisation, giving her a simple yet effective tool for crafting heartfelt solos. Harsha now finds herself effortlessly locating 1-4-5 chords across the fretboard and practicing call-and-response in her improvisations, making her guitar feel like a true conversational partner. This deeper connection isn't just about honing musical skills; it’s about finding a fulfilling creative release that resonates with her San Francisco life, a city always buzzing with innovation, whether it's in a tech lab or a vibrant Hayes Valley music spot.
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