Eric Jayk
Guitar Lessons with Music Theory Emphasis from New York University
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Eric Jayk
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
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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.
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Electric Guitar
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
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Guitar concepts taught by Eric
The tutor and student reviewed "Let It Be," practicing chord progressions and transitions. They delved into music theory, including pentatonic scales, triads, and the Circle of Fifths, with the student assigned to memorize triads and explore their application to the Circle of Fifths for the next session.
Chord Progressions in 'Let It Be'
Triads and Guitar Fretboard Shapes
Introduction to the Circle of Fifths
Pentatonic Scales and Improvisation
The student and tutor worked on vocal technique and song performance, specifically focusing on two songs: "We Belong Together" and a second song with intricate lyrical details. They practiced pitch, phrasing, vocal support, and articulation, with the student aiming to improve their overall delivery and accuracy.
Phrasing and Emotional Delivery
Vocal Support and Resonance
Pitch Accuracy and Intonation
Vocal Warm-ups and Breath Control
Vocal Support and Diaphragmatic Breathing
Vowel Placement and "A" Sound Nuances
Transitioning Between Vocal Registers (Head and Chest Voice)
Vocal Placement and "Mask" Resonance
The student and tutor worked on vocal technique, focusing on pitch accuracy, vocal support, and transitioning between vocal registers. They practiced exercises and applied learned techniques to a song, with a plan to continue developing vocal strength and song repertoire using the "Speech Level Singing" method.
Pitch Accuracy and Flatting
Vocal Placement and Resonance
Bridging Vocal Registers
Vocal Support and Breath Control
The student and tutor worked on learning to play the song "Let It Be" on the guitar, focusing on specific chord progressions and rhythmic patterns. The tutor provided instruction and practice exercises for various chords, including F and C variations, and emphasized consistent rhythm. The student was encouraged to practice the song and play along with recordings.
Fearless Playing and Musicality
Basic Chord Progressions
Rhythm and Strumming Patterns
Chord Modifications and Fretboard Navigation
The student worked with the tutor on vocal performance and songwriting techniques, focusing on lyrical delivery, emotional expression, and vocal range. They also discussed collaborative songwriting tools and strategies for developing vocal grit and confidence, with plans to explore these further.
Vocal Range and Dynamics
Songwriting: Lyricism and Timing
Song Structure and Emotional Arc
Drafting and Collaboration Tools
Grit and Distortion in Vocals
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