Eric Jayk
Guitar Lessons with Music Theory Emphasis from New York University
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Eric Jayk
Bachelors degree
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Eric - Know your guitar teacher
With over 15 years of experience in teaching guitar, I'm Eric Jayk, a dedicated tutor passionate about nurturing musicians of all levels. Holding a Bachelors degree in Music from New York University, I specialize in various guitar styles and techniques, including chord progressions, fingerstyle, and music theory. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, I tailor my lessons to suit your individual needs and pace. From strumming techniques to scales and modes, I offer a comprehensive learning experience to help you master the guitar with confidence. I have a knack for simplifying complex concepts like ear training and chord structures, making learning enjoyable and rewarding. My expertise extends to electric guitar, ensuring a well-rounded musical education for my students. If you're looking to embark on a musical journey or enhance your existing skills, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's strum, pluck, and rock our way to guitar mastery together!
Meet Eric
Eric graduated from New York University
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Guitar lessons quick guide
My teaching style is a blend of progressive instruction, creative techniques, theory integration, ear training, and sight reading to provide a holistic learning experience. Specializing in Guitar and Electric Guitar, I utilize tech tools like Amp Simulators, DAWs, and Guitar Tuner Apps to enhance lessons. While following diverse curricula such as A-Levels, AP Program, and IB, I cater to a wide audience of 200+ students at all levels and ages, from kids to adults and beginners to advanced players. With over 6 years of online teaching experience, I offer personalized, engaging lessons that make learning fun and stress-free, ensuring students worldwide enjoy a comprehensive and effective learning journey.
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Guitar
Electric Guitar
Guitar concepts taught by Eric
The session concentrated on vocal exercises to improve the Student's singing, focusing on breath support, placement, and nasality for an R&B style. The Student practiced applying these techniques to the song "End of the Road". Homework includes working through exercises in the vocal technique book.
Vocal Placement in the Mask
Modifying Sounds for Singing
Breath Support and Nasality
Emotional Connection
The Tutor and Student practiced vocal exercises such as tongue trills and "mum" sounds to improve technique, breath control, and resonance. The Student worked on applying these techniques to singing sections of "Santa Monica", "Break on Through", and "Let Down". The Student was given the homework of practicing exercise eight and recording themselves singing "Let Down".
Resonance Placement
Breath Control and Support
Vowel and Consonant Modification
'M' Sound Vocalization
Tongue Trills and Vocal Warm-ups
The session covered vocal techniques to improve pitch, reduce strain, and enhance vocal placement. The student practiced various exercises, including tongue trills and vowel sounds, to achieve consistent vocal production and connect to their mix voice. The student was assigned Seth Riggs vocal exercises as homework to improve vocal placement and consistency.
Embodying a Character While Singing
The Importance of Daily Vocal Exercises
Support from the Core and Lower Body
Tongue Trills for Pitch Correction
Vocal Placement and the 'Mask'
The Connection at G and G Sharp (The Mix Voice)
Singing at Speech Level with Compression
The student worked on vocal techniques for two songs, focusing on maintaining vocal support, modifying pronunciation for smoother delivery, and improving resonance. The tutor provided immediate feedback and exercises to address specific challenges in the songs. The student was assigned to practice the techniques and record themselves for further analysis and improvement.
Utilizing Z Sounds to Avoid Air Loss
Crying Sound for R&B Expression
The 'Ah' Sound and Soft Palate Focus
Vowel and Consonant Modification for Vocal Placement
Maintaining Vocal Support and Consistent Tone
Head Voice Connection
The student practiced guitar scales and chord transitions, learned a new song, and was introduced to power chords. The tutor provided feedback on technique and emphasized the importance of rhythm and timing. The student was assigned to practice chord switching for "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" and power chords during the week.
Chord Transitions: G-D and A minor-C
Introduction to Power Chords
Staccato and Legato
Pattern-Based Learning on the Guitar
Down-Up Strumming Technique
The session covered vocal techniques to improve pitch, breath control, and overall sound quality. The student worked on a song, focusing on placement, vowel modification, and connecting different vocal registers. Homework includes recording the song with an instrumental track, concentrating on applying the techniques learned, and identifying areas for improvement.
Vowel and Consonant Modification for Melodic Flow
Thinking Melody from Top Down
Mixed Voice Technique
Placement and Eye Engagement
Low Cut Filter Analogy
Vocal Warm-ups: 'Mama' Exercise
Head Voice and Air Projection
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