Joseph Kessler
Experienced tutor helping for grade improvement
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Joseph Kessler
Diploma degree
/ 55 min
About your music teacher
Hi! My name is Joseph. I've been a guitar/music teacher/ metal instructor for several years now. I've taught from ages 8 to 60+. Mostly teach a wide range of great fundamentals to help build your own style of playing and to build structure and confidence. Have taught mostly metal but I have experience in multiple genres of music from country, pop, rock, a little bluegrass, blues, classical and shred style from many metal sub-genres. I found my passion for teaching when I taught most of my family members and realized how much I love teaching. I have played in multiple bands and toured all around the country playing at venues. I've also recorded many tracks from solos to full songs in music production. I will help build your understanding of music theory and practical as well as mechanical applications. These are the things that I use daily in my guitar career. I hope that I'm able to help you on your musical journey
Joseph graduated from South Plains College
Your music teacher expertise
Music theory
Metal
Guitar Techniques
Advanced Placement (AP) Program (USA)
Songs and Repertoire
Guitar for beginners
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Music for beginners
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Types of music lessons
Music Theory
Music for beginners
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Guitar
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Electric Guitar
Music concepts taught by Joseph
The Student and Tutor reviewed the A minor pentatonic scale's first position and its theoretical significance in music. They then practiced guitar tuning using an online tuner, troubleshooting various string adjustments. The Tutor introduced metronome practice at 60 BPM, differentiating between quarter and eighth notes, and assigned daily pentatonic scale practice as homework.
A Minor Pentatonic: First Position
Structured Pentatonic Practice Routine
Metronome: Foundation for Rhythm
Basic Guitar Tuning Essentials
The Pentatonic Equator
The Student reviewed pentatonic scales, practicing positions one through four of the A minor pentatonic. The Tutor introduced the fourth position and emphasized consistent practice with a metronome, gradually increasing the tempo. The Student was assigned to practice all four positions daily, focusing on accuracy and speed.
Pentatonic Scale Positions
Third Position Pentatonic (A Minor)
Fourth Position Pentatonic (A Minor)
Metronome Practice
Pentatonic Scale Structure
The session reviewed pentatonic scales with a focus on identifying root notes in the first position of A minor. The student was assigned to identify the root notes in the second and third positions of the A minor pentatonic scale. Tuning the guitar was also reviewed, and the student was instructed to demonstrate tuning skills next lesson.
Pentatonic Scales
Finding the Root Note
Locating Roots in the First Position (A Minor)
First and Sixth String Relationship
Tuning the Guitar
The Student practiced identifying notes in pentatonic scales, focusing on different positions (first, second, third and fourth) and their relationship to the root note. The session included playing exercises and note recitation to reinforce pattern recognition and scale knowledge. The assigned homework is to learn the fourth position pentatonic scale, including naming the notes in the third and fourth positions.
Fourth Position Pentatonic Scale
Pentatonic Patterns and Root Notes
Relative Minor and Major Scales
Importance of Saying Notes Aloud
First Position Pentatonic Scale
The Student reviewed A minor pentatonic scales, focusing on the first three positions and their corresponding notes. The Student was assigned to practice these positions, verbally identifying each note to improve fretboard familiarity and musical phrasing. Homework includes identifying a guitarist and musical genre of preference for future learning.
Guitar String Identification
A Minor Pentatonic Scale - First Position
A Minor Pentatonic Scale - Second Position
A Minor Pentatonic Scale - Third Position
Identifying Root Notes within the Scale
Intervals
Musical Alphabet and Note Repetition
Joseph guided a student from Florida SouthWestern State College in Cape Coral through a review of A minor pentatonic scales, emphasizing the first and second positions and the importance of alternate picking. For homework, the student was tasked with practicing the first position pentatonic scale with alternate picking at 60 BPM and reviewing the first, second, and third positions of the A minor pentatonic scale online in preparation for their next lesson.
A Minor Pentatonic Scale
Pentatonics vs. Modes
Alternate Picking
Dedicated Finger Placement
Teaching tools used in music classes
Pitch and Tuning Apps
Guitar Tuner Apps
Chord Diagram Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Metronome spps
Backing Track Libraries
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