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Jason taught 29 days ago
The Student and Tutor focused on building a solid bass groove in G minor, practicing scales and chord progressions. The Student worked on finger techniques and incorporating octaves into bass lines. The Tutor suggested specific exercises for practice during the week, focusing on applying the learned patterns and techniques.
Understanding Offbeat and Onbeat Rhythms
Applying Pentatonic Scales for Bass Grooves
Using Octaves to Enhance Bass Lines
Importance of Groove and Feel
Building Bass Progressions
Hand Positioning and Technique
Connecting Patterns to Notes
Not Just Shapes
Tomás taught about 1 month ago
The Student practiced a four-note pattern exercise in the pentatonic scale, worked on muting and strumming techniques, and began learning a new song's introduction. Homework includes practicing the pentatonic exercise, continuing work on "Starship Syncopation," and exploring the new song for enjoyment and improvisation. The Tutor will provide additional materials, including the song's chords and a video demonstration.
Applying Exercises to Song Sections
Jamming and Improvisation
Right-Hand Muting and Strumming
Hammer-Ons and Pull-Offs
Four-Note Patterns from Each Scale Note
Pentatonic Scale Shape Exercise
Two-String Patterns Warm-up
Marco taught Michael 4 months ago
Marco and Michael discussed guitar playing, focusing on modes, scales, and chord progressions. Marco explained the Dorian and Mixolydian modes, pentatonic scales, alternate tunings, and diminished chords. They also discussed guitar string gauges and their impact on playability. They concluded by planning to continue practicing identifying modes and their sounds in context in future sessions.
Dorian Mode
Alternate Tunings
String Gauges
Pentatonic Scales
Locrian Mode
Modes
Harmonized Scale
Raine taught Mack 4 months ago
Raine Stern tutored Violet Cole Playz (formerly Mackenzie) in a guitar lesson, addressing chord transitions, alternate picking, and finger placement. Violet worked on Billie Eilish's "TV," focusing on the intro and slide techniques. They scheduled future lessons for Saturdays at 4 PM (Violet's time).
Chord Transitions
Alternate Picking
Muting Strings
Sliding Chords
Guitar Posture
Nathanael taught Georgeanne 4 months ago
Nathanael Koenig guided Georgeanne Schievink through guitar exercises focusing on scales, CAGED shapes, and techniques like muting and arpeggios, applied to songs by Green Day, Blink-182, and Cheryl Crow. Georgeanne practiced chord transitions and riffs, and they discussed lead guitar parts for future sessions. Georgeanne will be traveling and resume lessons on August 4th.
Palm Muting
Cage Shapes
Arpeggios
Whole and Half Steps
Sharps and Flats
Brady taught Nombuso 4 months ago
Brady Thomas taught Nombuso guitar techniques, including alternate picking, clean note plucking, G major scale fingering, and a trick to smooth chord changes by using open strings. They also discussed drums, bass, octaves, and a complex scale exercise. Nombuso will try bass next week.
Major Scale Fingerings
Octaves on Guitar
Scale Exercise
Drum Stick Fulcrum
Chord Switching Trick
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Guitar Lessons in San Antonio’s Musical Spirit
Picking Up Chords with Ease
San Antonio’s music-filled streets, from River Walk strummers to local band gigs, make it a great place to start guitar. Students like Olin and Leilani, guided by Raine Stern, practice songs like Declan McKenna’s "Brazil," focusing on chords like C# minor. They work on smooth chord changes with a metronome, perfect for practicing at home or a shady spot in Brackenridge Park.
Raine teaches students to picture chord shapes in their minds, helping Leilani play "I Told You Things" confidently. The city’s blend of country and indie vibes, heard at events like Fiesta, inspires students to try new chord styles, keeping lessons fresh and fun.
Getting Started with Fingerpicking
Fingerpicking feels natural in San Antonio’s warm, relaxed evenings. Olin practices the pentatonic scale for songs like "Cigarette Daydreams" by Cage the Elephant, using Raine’s simple exercises to get his fingers moving together, similar to a local craftsman refining their work.
Dalia learns the intro to Jack Johnson’s "Upside Down," focusing on clean finger movements. Raine’s practice videos, shared via Google Drive, help students improve at their own pace, fitting into busy days like a quick coffee stop at a Southtown café
Strumming in Guitar Lessons
Strumming gives songs their heartbeat, and in lessons, Olin and Dalia practice patterns like down-down-up-up for "Like a Tattoo" by Shade. Raine adds drop D tuning for a richer sound, capturing the energy of a San Antonio night out. Students share playlists with Raine to choose songs they love, making practice feel like a jam with friends.
Learning song parts like bridges preps students for small gigs, maybe at a local open mic or a backyard hangout in Alamo Heights, where music brings people together
Growing Confident with Every Note
Mastering guitar tricks like slides or bends builds confidence. Olin works on lead parts for Gracie Abrams’ songs, guided by Raine, aiming for a clear, bold sound. Her suggestion to check out a used Stratocaster at GuitarTex fits San Antonio’s practical, music-loving vibe.
Dalia’s progress on "Upside Down," with chords like E major, shows her steady improvement. Lessons help students feel ready to play for friends or at a cozy spot like a downtown café, supported by the city’s welcoming, creative community.
