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Students engaged in one-on-one guitar lessons in Springfield
Classes are commonly booked in Enos Park, Harvard Park, Downtown
Ryder taught 4 days ago
The student and tutor reviewed and practiced several guitar chords and strumming/picking patterns, including G, C add9, and D chords. They worked on applying these to chord progressions and refining picking techniques, with a plan to continue practicing these skills.
Guitar Chord Voicings: G
C add9
and D
Basic Strumming Patterns
Major vs. Minor Chords: The Single Note Difference
Dannielle taught 15 days ago
The Tutor guided the Student through learning to play the song "Daddy Lessons" on the guitar, focusing on identifying and forming chords like A minor, C major, and G major. They practiced fretting techniques, strumming patterns, and chord transitions, with a plan to reinforce rhythm and chord changes in the next session through practice videos.
Chord Finger Placement and Sound Clarity
Chord Transitions and Rhythm
Chord Voicings: Major vs. Minor
Muting Strings
Aimee taught 24 days ago
The student and tutor reviewed musical modes and their application to guitar playing, including identifying root notes and practicing scales. They also worked on improvisational techniques over backing tracks and tackled technical exercises involving arpeggios and rhythmic accuracy, with a plan to continue practicing these elements.
Understanding Musical Modes
Applying Modes in Improvisation
Technical Workout: Timing and Articulation
Arpeggio Practice and Fingerings
Kristopher taught about 1 month ago
The student and tutor worked on advanced guitar techniques, including exploring open tunings, experimenting with melodic intervals, and practicing complex strumming and fingerpicking patterns. They meticulously analyzed and practiced specific sections of "Sultans of Swing," focusing on accurate execution of licks, slides, and bends, and planned to continue this practice next session.
Interpreting Tabs vs. Aural Learning
Guitar Techniques: Slides
Bends
and Vibrato
Rhythmic Precision in Strumming and Picking
Tuning Systems and Harmonic Expansion (Fourths)
Melody and Counter-Melody with Sixths
Nick J taught about 2 months ago
The Tutor and Student focused on developing rhythmic precision and efficient chord changes on the guitar. They practiced "chunky" strumming techniques and integrated chord transitions with a metronome, aiming for precise timing. Future sessions will build upon these skills by incorporating more complex rhythmic subdivisions and melodic elements.
Rhythmic Subdivisions and Feel
Chord Transitions and Mechanics
The Role of Rhythm in Musical Tension
Combining Musical Elements
Jason taught 2 months ago
The student and tutor worked on guitar technique, starting with tuning the instrument using a mobile app. They then progressed to learning and practicing specific musical patterns and fundamental open chords, including E minor, C major, and F major 7. The student was assigned practice exercises focusing on strumming and chord transitions.
Tempo in Music
Open Chords: E minor
C Major
F Major 7
Basic Guitar Riff Patterns
Guitar Tuning with a Tuner App
Guitar Chord Fundamentals: Major vs. Minor
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