Aimee Casahuilca

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Aimee Casahuilca

Bachelors degree

/ 55 min

Aimee - Know your guitar teacher

With a Bachelor's degree in Music and a passion for teaching, I'm Aimee Casahuilca, your dedicated guitar tutor. Whether you're a beginner, advanced player, or a kid eager to learn, I'm here to guide you on your musical journey. My specialties range from chord progressions to fingerstyle techniques, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. My personalized approach focuses on your unique learning style and goals. Together, we'll dive into music theory, scales, and various playing techniques. From acoustic to electric guitar, I'll help you master strumming, picking, and building your repertoire. Let's create a positive and engaging environment where you can express yourself through music. Whether you dream of playing your favorite songs or composing your own, I'll be by your side, making each lesson fun and rewarding. Embrace the joy of music with me as your guide.

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Aimee graduated from Macquarie

Aimee graduated from Macquarie
Aimee graduated from Macquarie
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Guitar lessons quick guide

As a Guitar tutor specializing in Acoustic, Electric, and Bass Guitar, I provide personalized lessons for adult, advanced, and beginner students. My teaching style is a blend of progressive instruction, engaging activities, sight reading, creative exercises, and theory integration. I leverage various tech tools like Amp Simulators, Chord Diagram Apps, and Ear Training Software to enhance the learning experience both online and offline. I follow a diverse range of curricula including A-Levels, AP Program, Common Core State Standards, and more, catering to a wide audience of 10+ students. Each lesson is tailored to the individual student's goals and preferred genre to make learning relevant and enjoyable. By focusing on technique, expression, and fostering creativity, I aim to help students develop their skills effectively. Whether it's learning basic chords or mastering complex riffs, I am dedicated to guiding students at every step of their musical journey.

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Guitar

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Electric Guitar

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Guitar concepts taught by Aimee

Student learned 3 days ago

The Tutor and Student reviewed fundamental guitar exercises, focusing on clear note production and finger placement. They practiced the G major scale in the first position and learned the notes on the fretboard for the initial frets. The session concluded with an introduction to Travis picking techniques and planning for future practice.

Notes on the Fretboard (First Three Frets)

Travis Picking Technique

Understanding Chords and Keys

Guitar Scale Shapes (First Position)

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Student learned 7 days ago

The Student and Tutor analyzed guitar techniques for a specific song, focusing on finger positioning, slides, hammer-ons, bends, vibrato, and harmonics. They then reviewed guitar modes, practicing Dorian, Phrygian, and Lydian shapes while emphasizing proper finger placement. The Student plans to practice these concepts on electric guitar, utilize a finger exercise, and work with backing tracks, with future sessions to cover "Blue Bossa" and a requested strumming piece.

Efficient Finger Positioning & The 'Spider Exercise'

Advanced Guitar Techniques: Slides

Hammer-ons

Pull-offs

and Bends

Natural Harmonics on Guitar

Guitar Modes: Shapes

Octaves & Musical Character

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Student learned 8 days ago

The Student and Tutor engaged in a singing lesson, focusing on vocal warm-ups, various vocal exercises for technique and control, and an introduction to harmony practice. They also worked on two songs, "All That Really Matters" and "Mr. Know It All," practicing melody, dynamics, and expression, with homework assigned to practice the songs and specific exercises.

Strategic Song Learning and Breath Awareness

Melodic and Harmonic Ear Training

Vocal Compression and Dynamic Expression

Vocal Warm-ups and Vowel Foundation

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Student learned 15 days ago

The Student and Tutor engaged in an introductory singing lesson, starting with physical and breathing warm-ups. They progressed through fundamental vocal exercises including lip trills, humming, scales, and arpeggios, and discussed different vocal onset techniques. The Student also suggested songs for upcoming practice sessions.

Vocal Posture & Physical Warm-ups

Diaphragmatic Breathing for Singers

Understanding Vocal Onsets & Compression

Essential Vocal Warm-up Drills

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Student learned 26 days ago

Student and Tutor worked on two guitar pieces, reviewing chord shapes, strumming patterns, and transitions for the first song. They then delved into a new piece, addressing techniques for muted notes and complex finger positioning. The Student will practice both songs, focusing on integrating the refined strumming patterns and improving timing and transitions.

Strumming Dynamics & Timing for Song Sections

Optimizing Chord Transitions

Muted Notes Technique

Genre Spotlight: Alternative/Indie & Sus Chords

The Role of the Capo

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Student learned 29 days ago

The Student received an introductory guitar lesson from the Tutor, covering basic guitar anatomy, string names, and proper fretting technique. They practiced the 'spider exercise' for finger dexterity and learned their first C major chord. For homework, the Student was advised to practice the spider exercise and come prepared with a song they would like to learn in the next session.

The "Spider Exercise": Building Finger Dexterity

Left-Hand Technique & Fretboard Navigation

Your First Fretboard Notes & C Major Chord

Classical Guitar Fundamentals & Advantages

Essential Tuning & String Names

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