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Joseph Kessler

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/ 30 min

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Joseph - Know your guitar teacher

I'm Joseph Kessler, a guitar tutor with over 7 years of experience. I hold a Diploma in music education. My passion lies in teaching Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Classical Guitar, and Bass Guitar. My specialties include Chord Progressions, Ear Training, Music Theory, and more. I offer personalized lessons catering to students at all levels, be it school, college, or adults/professionals. Whether you're starting from scratch or aiming to enhance your skills, I tailor lessons to meet your specific goals. With a focus on Chords and Rhythms, Fingerstyle, and diverse Guitar Techniques, I ensure a comprehensive learning experience. From beginner basics to advanced theories like Scales and Modes, I cover it all. My aim is to empower you to navigate the guitar confidently, whether you're soloing, writing music, or improvising. While my expertise lies in blues, metal, and rock, I teach various genres to broaden your musical horizons. Let's embark on this musical journey together and unlock your full potential. Book a lesson today and let's make music magic!

Joseph graduated from South Plains College

Joseph graduated from South Plains College

Guitar lessons quick guide

Hi! My name is Joseph! I've been playing guitar for about 20 years and I've been teaching guitar for about 7 years both online and in person. I specialize in fundamentals and theory for beginners so you can have an easy time traversing the fretboard with good practice exercises, hand strengthening and rhythm-based lessons. I love metal and shred but I began in blues and country. With time and some fun lead-based lessons I hope to aim my students towards a lot more improving and phrasing skills. Most of what I aim to teach is based on music theory and a lot of practical exercises. I've toured all over the US and done dozens of live and stage performances along with a few in-studio recording sessions and accompaniment with rhythm-based guitar. Most of the in-person teachings have been young teens looking to shred but I teach all ages from 10 years old all the way up to 50 and older! I listen and watch to be mindful of the fundamentals that my student needs to learn or work on in order to progress as a masterful musician. Have an acoustic only? That's no problem! I also love to teach fingerpicking styles and techniques to help hone contemporary, soulful, and more acoustic-based techniques. I hope you sign up so I can help you on your musical journey.

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Guitar for beginners

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Chords and Rhythms

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Ear training

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Advanced Placement (AP) Program (USA)

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Songs and Repertoire

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Student learned 13 days ago

Joseph Kessler guided a learner through exercises on the A minor pentatonic and C major scales, emphasizing proper finger placement, the use of a guitar pick, and rhythm practice with a metronome. The learner, a student at Laney College in Oakland, worked on alternate picking and scale patterns to improve dexterity and timing. Joseph assigned practice with both scales at 60 BPM using a metronome and proper fingering.

Metronome Practice

Modes

Pentatonic Scale Practice

C Major Scale Finger Placement

Alternate Picking

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Kai learned 27 days ago

Joseph Kessler guided Kai through a guitar lesson, focusing on the A minor pentatonic scale, specifically its first and second positions. They also revisited guitar tuning, ensuring the instrument was perfectly set. During the lesson, Kai diligently practiced finger placements and various scale patterns. For homework, Joseph assigned Kai to listen to a rock song in A minor for improvisation practice and to continue working on the pentatonic scale positions. Joseph also identified a technical issue preventing Kai from accessing some materials and assured him it would be resolved.

Roots in Music Keys

Guitar Tunings

Minor Pentatonic Scale

Descending Pitch Practice

Licks

Leads

and Solos

Guitar Pick Technique

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Phil learned about 1 month ago

Joseph Kessler gave Phil Sung a guitar lesson that included song analysis, technique refinement (modes, bending, slides, phrasing), and practice strategies. They analyzed specific songs, focusing on rhythm, lead parts, and improvisational possibilities. Joseph provided practice exercises in PDF format and will remain available for questions via chat.

Ghost Slide

Alternate Picking

Modes

Phrasing

Creep Bend

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Phil learned about 1 month ago

Joseph taught Phil about modes, their relationship to scales and chord progressions, and how to apply them to guitar playing. Phil practiced the Aeolian mode and learned a new lick in C major. Joseph assigned homework involving practicing C Ionian and A Aeolian modes over a C major backing track and will send notation for the lick.

Emphasizing the Root

Alternate Picking

Diatonic vs. Chromatic

Chord Progressions

Modes

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Phil learned 2 months ago

In this guitar lesson, Joseph guided Phil on using A minor pentatonic scales for improvisation, focusing on phrasing and techniques. Joseph introduced modes (Aeolian and Mixolydian) and provided practice strategies, including tempo increments and dedicated practice days. They plan to work on a song Phil chose and revisit "Simpleman" for bar chords and fingerpicking; Joseph will also send a mode chart for practice and a renewal message for future lessons.

Pentatonic Scale Practice

Learning vs. Knowing vs. Using

Rhythm Flash Cards

Dedicated Practice Days

Time-Limited Practice

Mode Practice

Combining Exercises

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Nick learned 3 months ago

Joseph Kessler and Nick Foy had a guitar lesson where they worked on alternate picking exercises, learned the Ionian mode, and addressed picking direction techniques. Nick practiced the Ionian scale at 120 BPM, focusing on thumb placement and consistent picking direction. Joseph assigned practicing the Ionian scale with eighth notes and discussed potential lesson renewal options, including bass lessons with another instructor.

Mixelyian Scale

Major Scale Chord Progression

Building Licks

Ionian Mode

Picking Direction

Thumb Position

BB King Vibrato

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Guitar

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Acoustic Guitar

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Electric Guitar

Classical Guitar

Classical Guitar

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Backing Track Libraries

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Guitar Tuner Apps

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Amp Simulators

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