Guitar lessons near you in Springfield, IL

The tutor and student worked on advanced guitar techniques, including pinch harmonics and tapping for the song "Hot for Teacher." They also reviewed guitar tablature interpretation and practiced specific song sections, with the tutor providing a corrected tab for future study.

The tutor and student worked on developing rhythmic precision using metronome exercises and discussed concepts from Indian classical music related to rhythm. They then transitioned to learning a song by ear, focusing on chord voicings, strumming patterns, and limb independence, with a plan to practice the learned techniques.

The Student and Tutor worked on improving the Student's timing and rhythm while playing the guitar with backing tracks. They discussed separating metronome practice from backing track usage, learned to adjust playback speed on YouTube, and practiced tracking a 12-bar blues form by counting rests and identifying chord changes. The session concluded with a homework assignment to practice clapping with a metronome at various rhythmic subdivisions to internalize tempo.

The Student and Tutor worked on improving guitar technique, reviewing previous songs for accuracy and speed. They introduced the 12-bar blues in the key of E, practicing new chords and transitions for "Folsom Prison Blues." The session concluded with an in-depth practice of complex strumming patterns and off-beat chord changes for "Proud Mary," with the Student assigned to continue practicing both new songs.

Student and Tutor reviewed guitar tuning and practiced two one-finger chords, G7 and C, focusing on smooth transitions. They then introduced and practiced power chords, discussing proper finger placement and hand posture for this essential rock technique. The Student was assigned to print a chord chart and connect their amplifier for the next session.

Student and Tutor discussed organizing guitar practice sessions using a three-part method: warm-up, old material, and new material. They clarified and labeled arpeggio and scale sheets (D minor 7, C major 7, G7, A minor pentatonic, A minor blues). The session focused on practicing A minor pentatonic soloing with backing tracks, emphasizing rhythmic phrasing, and discussed guitar ergonomics for standing play. Homework includes practicing the assigned scales and arpeggios, and experimenting with the A minor pentatonic over backing tracks.