Guitar lessons near me in South Bend, IN

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.

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.

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.

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.