Eric Jayk
Guitar Lessons with Music Theory Emphasis from New York University
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Eric Jayk
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
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.
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Electric Guitar

15 days Refund
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Guitar concepts taught by Eric
The Student and Tutor worked extensively on vocal technique, focusing on blending chest and head voice, vocal placement, and resonance. They practiced exercises to improve vocal control and explored strategies for building confidence through performance, with a plan to identify suitable songs and keys for future practice.
Chest Voice vs. Head Voice Blending
Vocal Support and Body Mechanics
Vocal Character and Performance Attitude
Developing Pitch Accuracy
Vocal Placement and Resonance
The tutor and student worked on guitar techniques, including chord transitions, bar chords, and fingerpicking exercises. They practiced reading tablature, understanding chord voicings, and applying these skills to specific songs, with a plan to continue developing fingerstyle techniques and timing.
Rhythm and Timing in Music
Fingerstyle Guitar Basics
Bar Chord Technique
Understanding Chord Voicings and Theory
The tutor and student worked on vocal technique, focusing on chest and head voice utilization, vocal placement, and lyrical interpretation in rock and metal songs. They practiced specific songs, with the tutor providing actionable feedback and exercises for improvement, and discussed the importance of performance practice in live settings.
Vocal Registers: Chest vs. Head Voice
Vocal Phrasing and Articulation
Vocal Technique: Bridging Registers and Resonance
Song Structure and Performance Elements
The tutor provided an in-depth guitar lesson covering fundamental chord shapes, transitions, and an introduction to bar chords. The student practiced playing "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" and received guidance on fretboard layout and musicality. The assignment involved practicing chord changes and efficient finger movement.
Musical Production Elements: Impacts and Reverbs
Guitar Fretboard Layout and Intervals
Guitar Chord Fundamentals
Barre Chords Explained
The student and tutor worked on improving guitar playing skills, specifically focusing on chord transitions for "Let It Be" and refining strumming techniques. They practiced exercises to make chord changes smoother and practiced rhythmic patterns. The student plans to continue practicing the strumming pattern.
Mindset and Overcoming Hesitation
Muting Techniques
Chord Voicings and Efficiency
Rhythmic Chord Strumming
Chord Transition Drills
The tutor and student worked on advanced vocal techniques, focusing on head voice and chest voice coordination, breath control, and proper vowel pronunciation. Exercises were practiced to improve vocal placement, airflow, and consistency, with a plan to continue practicing these techniques.
Head Voice vs. Chest Voice
Vocal Placement and Resonance
Breath Support and Airflow Management
Vowel Modification and Consonant Articulation
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