Joseph Kessler
Experienced tutor helping for grade improvement
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Music lessons - Joseph Kessler
Diploma degree
/ 30 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
Scales and Modes
Songs and Repertoire
Ear training
Guitar for beginners
Guitar Techniques
Metal

Music concept taught by Joseph
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.
Intervals
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
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
During a recent lesson, a student from Mesa Community College reviewed pentatonic scales, focusing on the first, second, and third positions of the A minor pentatonic. The learner also began working on the C major chord as part of the song "Simple Man." The instructor assigned practice on the pentatonics, the C major chord, and tuning the guitar, and will follow up on document access issues.
Second Pentatonic Position
Pentatonic Scales
Third Pentatonic Position
C Major Chord
Guitar Tuning Importance
Joseph guided Kai through an engaging guitar lesson, focusing on the A minor pentatonic scale across its first, second, and third positions. Kai diligently practiced these positions before moving on to the C major chord. For continued practice, Joseph assigned homework on the C major chord and the pentatonic scales, providing a helpful chord diagram for reference.
A Minor Pentatonic Scale (First Position)
Arpeggio/Plucking Technique
Chord Practice Technique (Button Press)
C Major Chord
Third Position Pentatonic Scale
Second Position Pentatonic Scale
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.
Alternate Picking
Modes
Pentatonic Scale Practice
C Major Scale Finger Placement
Metronome Practice
Types of music lessons
Music Theory
Music for beginners
Music
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Teaching tools used in music classes
Backing Track Libraries
Amp Simulators
Metronome spps
Pitch and Tuning Apps
Backing Track Libraries
DAWs
Learner types for music lessons
Home schooled
Learning Disabilities
Music for Intermediate
ASD
Music for Advanced
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Music for Adults
Music for Beginners
ADHD
Interactive music lessons
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
Note taking
Music lessons in cities

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