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Giacomo taught Victor 4 days ago
Giacomo and Victor reviewed major and minor triads, focusing on open string shapes and bar chords. They then moved on to dominant seventh chords, learning how to transform major triad shapes into dominant seventh shapes. They rescheduled for both Saturday and Monday to continue lessons.
Major Triads Open String Shapes
Minor Triads Open String Shapes
Bar Chords
Dominant Seventh Chords
Dominant Seventh Open String Shapes
Scale Structure
Joseph taught Phil 5 days ago
In this guitar lesson, Joseph guided Phil on using A minor pentatonic scales for improvisation, focusing on phrasing and techniques. Joseph introduced modes (Aeolian and Mixolydian) and provided practice strategies, including tempo increments and dedicated practice days. They plan to work on a song Phil chose and revisit "Simpleman" for bar chords and fingerpicking; Joseph will also send a mode chart for practice and a renewal message for future lessons.
Learning vs. Knowing vs. Using
Combining Exercises
Mode Practice
Time-Limited Practice
Dedicated Practice Days
Rhythm Flash Cards
Pentatonic Scale Practice
Shannon taught Keira about 1 month ago
On May 29, 2025, Shannon taught Keira guitar, reviewing several songs and starting "Riptide." They focused on strumming patterns, chord transitions, and technique, particularly wrist movement and pick control. "Riptide" involves a specific chord progression (Am, G, C) and two slightly different strumming patterns for the verse/pre-chorus and chorus. Keira was assigned to find a more challenging song for the next lesson.
Strumming Patterns
Song Structure
Chord Progressions
Reading Music While Playing
Wrist Slap Technique
Sage taught Lexie about 1 month ago
Sage Bava taught Lexie Curson about scales, chords, and blues techniques on the guitar. Lexie practiced major and minor scales, blues progressions, and various strumming patterns. They discussed demoing a song with vocals and click track, and scheduled a follow-up lesson for next Tuesday.
Major Scale Formula
Blues Scale
Minor 9 Chord
Time Signatures
Blues Progression
Relative Minor
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Maren Booth rated Dave
Rum Village, South Bend
2 months ago
Guitar lessons in Rum Village have brought out my son’s musical confidence. Through exploring blues licks and spontaneous jam sessions, he’s become a solid rhythm player—and now he’s starting to dive into lead guitar with real enthusiasm.
Eden Russell rated Aryaman
Edison Park, South Bend
3 months ago
At first, my 8-year-old daughter only wanted to play Taylor Swift songs. But with Aryaman ’s steady approach and patience in Edison Park, he’s now strumming with confidence and even creating his own simple arrangements.
Susan Dunlap rated Kyler
Downtown, South Bend
5 months ago
Kyler encouraged a 15-year-old beginner in Downtown South Bend to dive into songwriting and fingerpicking, emphasizing creativity. Every lesson brought new techniques, from experimenting with a capo to layering different melodies.
Londyn Bowers rated Callysta
South Bend, IN
7 months ago
In South Bend, IN, Callysta helped my daughter overcome her fear of performing. Now she plays confidently for friends and family.
Deven Velazquez rated ROD
South Bend, IN
8 months ago
Clear steps for improvement and plenty of encouragement came with every session I had with ROD in South Bend, IN. he made learning guitar feel possible and enjoyable.
Trinity Howe rated Bruno
Keller Park, South Bend
10 months ago
In Keller Park, Bruno ’s electric guitar lessons were a game changer for my high school sophomore. They worked on creating riffs, mastering distortion, and fine-tuning solo phrasing in preparation for a school battle-of-the-bands.
Kaylin Steele rated Niraj
River Park, South Bend
11 months ago
Our 11-year-old thrived in River Park with Niraj ’s well-organized lessons. Each week introduced new skills, from reading tabs to smoothly transitioning between open chords, all while making sure the process remained enjoyable and light.
Shea Underwood rated Farhad
LaSalle Park, South Bend
about 1 year ago
From the very first lesson, Farhad had my teenage son completely engaged. In LaSalle Park, he’s made incredible progress, mastering everything from barre chords to improvising with minor pentatonic scales. It’s been truly inspiring to watch his growth.
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