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Private lessons - Joseph Kessler

Diploma degree

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Rapid musical skill progression

90% of students see noticeable improvement within weeks.

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Support beyond music lessons

Available to guide students outside scheduled classes.

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Focus on mastering musical skills

Students show noticeable progress in their music abilities within weeks.

Meet Joseph

About 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!

Your guitar teacher specialities

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Music theory

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Ear training

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Scales and Modes

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Guitar for beginners

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Chords and Rhythms

Guitar lessons overview

As a guitar tutor specializing in Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Classical Guitar, and Bass Guitar lessons, I offer personalized tutoring for students at all levels. My teaching style combines progressive instruction with creative and expressive musicality, integrating theory seamlessly. I provide performance coaching to enhance skills and foster creativity. I utilize various tech tools like Amp Simulators, DAWs, and Metronome Apps to create interactive lessons. I follow diverse curricula such as A-Levels, AP Program, and IB, catering to school, college, and adult/professional learners. With a student base of 200+, I ensure a supportive and adaptable approach to meet individual needs effectively. Let's embark on a musical journey together!

Student types for guitar lessons

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Guitar for kids

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Guitar for beginners

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Guitar for intermediate

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Guitar for adults

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All Levels

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Guitar for advanced

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ADHD

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ASD

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Learning Disabilities

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Home schooled

Interactive guitar lessons

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Record lessons

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Note taking

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Pets are welcomed

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Parent feedback

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Mobile joining

Teaching tools used in guitar classes

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Amp Simulators

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Backing Track Libraries

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DAWs

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Ear Training Software

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Guitar Tuner Apps

Types of guitar lessons

Guitar

Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

Classical Guitar

Classical Guitar

Bass Guitar

Bass Guitar

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Phil learned 5 days ago

Lesson date:

Joseph and Phil had a guitar lesson where they discussed distortion pedals, practiced vibrato and sliding techniques, and analyzed songs from various metal bands. Phil worked on improvising over backing tracks, with Joseph providing feedback on phrasing and suggesting exercises to improve pentatonic scale fluency and picking technique. They scheduled the next lesson and plan to discuss modes and the song "Mars."

Pentatonic Practice

Returning to the Root

Modes

Effects Loop

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Nick learned 8 days ago

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Joseph Kessler coached Nick Foy on guitar soloing and phrasing techniques, focusing on ear training, pentatonic scales, and root note phrasing. Nick practiced exercises to improve finger dexterity and hand strength, and Joseph provided a PDF of tablature for the exercises. They also worked on a lick in A minor pentatonic, emphasizing vibrato.

Ending on the Root Note

Vibrato Technique

Finger Dexterity Exercises

Pentatonic Scale Positions

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Nick learned 15 days ago

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Joseph Kessler tutored Nick Foy, covering Wingi updates, drop D tuning, power chords, riffs from "According to You", and pentatonic scales. Nick practiced finger placements, muting techniques, and chord transitions. Joseph assigned practice of the intro and first riff, with the next session focusing on melody chord fragments.

Drop D Tuning

Practical vs. Mechanical Exercises

Pentatonic Scale Positions

Wingi's New Policies

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Phil learned 16 days ago

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Joseph Kessler gave Phil Sung a guitar lesson focused on metal guitar techniques, including practice strategies, specific playing techniques like downpicking and palm muting, and gear recommendations. Phil was assigned songs by 12 Stones, Bullet for My Valentine, Children of Bodom, and Orianthi to practice the discussed techniques. They also clarified scheduling and lesson package details.

A Minor Pentatonic Roots

Backing Tracks Practice

Learning Covers

Palm Muting

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Kai learned 20 days ago

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Joseph Kessler's guitar lesson with Kaii on May 18, 2025, was hampered by technical issues but aimed to cover pentatonic scales, individual picking, legato technique, and a guitar lick. Kaii was assigned practice at 60 BPM. They also discussed prioritizing schoolwork and future scheduling.

Licks

Legato vs. Staccato

Metronome Use

Picking Technique

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Chloe learned 25 days ago

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Joseph guided Chloe through guitar exercises focusing on chord variations, plucking techniques, and lead playing using hammer-ons and pull-offs. Chloe was assigned chromatic scales and single-string picking exercises, and they reviewed the A minor pentatonic scale. They also discussed practice goals and lesson renewal.

Chromatic Scale Exercise

Lead Part Techniques

Pick Depth

Second Position Pentatonic

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