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!
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Eric graduated from New York University
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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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The tutor instructed the student on playing F and B-flat bar chords and introduced 16th note strumming techniques, emphasizing proper muting with both hands. The student practiced these techniques, and the tutor planned to continue working on rhythmic precision and muting in the next session.
Bar Chords: Root 6 and Root 5 Shapes
Muting Techniques: Left and Right Hand
Rhythmic Strumming: 16th Notes and Wrist Motion
The student and tutor worked on developing a song, focusing on chord identification, genre fusion (R&B pop with metal elements), and lyrical phrasing. They discussed music production software and vocal techniques, including pentatonic scales for improvisation. The next steps involve the student sharpening their vocal melody and the tutor sending a rhythmic idea.
Songwriting: From Concept to Composition
Music Production Software (DAWs)
Vocal Melody and Arrangement
Rhythm and Groove in Music Production
Chord Progressions and Harmony
The tutor and student worked on developing and refining a song based on a passage from Isaiah. They focused on vocal range, musical key, introductory lyrics, and collaborative lyric writing to enhance the song's message of peace and joy. The next steps involve finalizing lyrics and incorporating them into the musical arrangement.
Song Key and Register
Songwriting: Lyrics and Rhyme Schemes
Musical Arrangement and Collaboration
Creative Project Development
The Tutor and Student worked on learning the guitar riff for Nirvana's "Come As You Are," focusing on tuning, note sequences, rhythmic timing, and palm muting techniques. They also covered power chords for the bridge section and discussed practicing with backing tracks for timing. The Student plans to practice the song throughout the week and continue lessons on Sunday.
Tuning and Playing Along
Power Chords in Rock Music
Palm Muting Technique
Guitar Tablature Interpretation
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.
Bar Chord Technique
Fingerstyle Guitar Basics
Understanding Chord Voicings and Theory
Rhythm and Timing in Music
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