Guitar lessons near me in Dallas, TX
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Guitar lessons in Dallas focused on electric, classical, and bass guitar and beyond
Guitar lessons recently focused on soloing and rhythm near Dallas
Dallas guitar learners located in Lakewood, Bishop Arts, Oak Lawn
Marco taught 3 days ago
The Tutor and Student discussed intervals and chord construction within the context of music theory, focusing on major, minor, diminished, and augmented chords. The Student was encouraged to practice identifying intervals in songs and to apply theoretical concepts to guitar playing. They agreed to focus on guitar-heavy practice in the next session.
Intervals and their Context
Major vs. Minor Chords: Interval Inversion
Diminished Chords: Two Minor Thirds
Augmented Chords: Two Major Thirds
Intervals in Improvisation and Arrangement
Half-Diminished Chords
Ruby taught 3 days ago
The session covered music theory including tones, semitones, sharps, and flats and the application of these concepts on the guitar fretboard. The student practiced bar chords, minor chord variations, and sight-reading guitar tabs. The tutor recommended using Ultimate Guitar for practicing with tabs.
Semitones and Tones
Sharps and Flats
Keyboard Visualization
Major and Minor Shapes (Bar Chords)
Bar Chords
Reading Guitar Tabs
Jose taught 4 days ago
The session focused on guitar techniques, including reggae-style strumming, chord progressions, and fingerpicking styles. The Student worked on simplifying lead guitar parts in popular songs and memorizing chord shapes. The Tutor will provide updated sheet music with chord diagrams and lyrical cues, and the Student is to practice chord transitions and strumming patterns.
Chord Progressions and Memory Work
Strumming Patterns and Rhythmic Variation
Using Tempo Adjustment Tools for Practice
Introduction to Fingerpicking Techniques
Barre Chords and Hand Strength
Giacomo taught 5 days ago
The Student and Tutor analyzed chord changes and melody in "The Way You Look Tonight", focusing on improving improvisation skills through understanding chord progressions and melodic structure. The student practiced identifying intervals and chord functions within the key of A major and the key change to C major. The homework is to practice recognizing notes in relation to chord changes.
Transposition in Real Time
Harmonic Awareness: Recognizing Chord Progressions
Melodic Connection to Harmony
The Role of the 'Four' Chord
Dominant Function and Secondary Dominants
Sub V/II as Dominant Substitute
Jason taught 7 days ago
The student learned and practiced the bass line for the song "Sweet Darling" by Fiji, focusing on note identification, rhythm, and picking techniques. They worked through the verse and chorus sections, gradually increasing the tempo. The tutor recommended continuing to practice the song and the first Stick Figure song from a previous lesson to further develop technique and consistency.
Bass Guitar Percussive Technique
Efficient Bass Playing
Root Note Awareness
Adapting Picking Style to Genre
Zak taught 8 days ago
The Student and Tutor discussed guitar techniques, focusing on modes, pentatonic scales, improvisation, and mapping the fretboard. The Student is to practice the A Aeolian mode and diatonic scales to improve fretboard fluency and pentatonic patterns. The Tutor will send additional materials including the scale on a PDF to aid in practice.
Pentatonic Scales as a Foundation
Diatonic Scales and Modes
A Aolian Mode as a Starting Point
Chord Chasing Limitations
Improvisation: The Four Pillars
Avoiding the Beginner Trap: Filling Space
Discovering Your Sound in Dallas's Music Scene
Learning Your First Chords
Dallas is a city alive with music, from the lively venues in Deep Ellum to the country sounds at local bars. It's a perfect place for Keira to start her guitar lessons with Shannon, her private teacher found on Wiingy. Keira learns simple chords for popular songs like "Riptide." She practices changing between chords smoothly. Shannon gives helpful tips, like imagining the chord shapes before playing. This helps Keira strum "Hey There Delilah" with more ease. Dallas offers a blend of classic and new music, inspiring Keira to explore different songs. Each lesson feels like she's stepping deeper into the city's musical beat.
Getting Comfortable with Strumming
Strumming is where playing guitar really starts to feel fun. Keira practices energetic patterns for songs such as "Riptide" and "Nonsense." She even adds a wrist slap for a cool, drumming sound. Shannon provides easy-to-follow tab sheets, which make practicing simple. Whether Keira is playing at home or picturing herself in a jam session after grabbing coffee in Lower Greenville, the rhythm keeps her going. The beat of her guitar feels like the pulse of a Dallas night out. Shannon encourages Keira to slow down when parts are tricky, helping her master the rhythm and build confidence with every strum.
Adding Style to Your Guitar Playing
Keira learns to make her guitar playing more exciting by adding special techniques. For "Riptide," she practices hammer-ons, which make notes pop without needing to pick each one. In her lessons, she also starts "Carry You Home," learning a few chords with a capo. Shannon shows her clearly how to do this. It's like adding vibrant details to a song, much like the colorful murals that brighten Deep Ellum.
Switching smoothly between different parts of a song, like moving to a softer bridge, becomes easier with practice. Keira's progress feels like she's joining Dallas's creative community. She's getting ready to share her music, whether it's with friends or at a small open mic night.
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