Eric Lewis
Train with a coach who delivers modern guitar instruction using dynamic techniques and performance coaching.
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Eric Lewis
Diploma degree
/ 55 min
Eric - Know your guitar teacher
As a seasoned guitar tutor with over a decade of experience, and armed with a Diploma in Music Education, I'm Eric Lewis, ready to take your guitar skills to new heights. My specialties range from chord progressions, fingerstyle techniques to music theory and more. I believe that learning the guitar should be an exciting journey tailored to your preferences and pace. Whether you're a novice strummer or an advanced player looking to refine your skills, I've got you covered. From acoustic melodies to intricate chord progressions, we'll explore it all. My approach is all about fostering a love for music, nurturing creativity, and honing your unique style. No matter your age or skill level, I'll customize lessons to suit your needs, making each session engaging and productive. Let's strum our way to musical excellence together! Join me, and let's start plucking those strings with passion and purpose.
Meet Eric
Eric graduated from Aria of Music Academy
Guitar lessons quick guide
As a seasoned guitar tutor with a passion for performance coaching and creative instruction, I specialize in teaching acoustic and electric guitar to students of all levels, from kids to adults. My engaging teaching style incorporates ear training and progressive techniques to ensure a well-rounded musical education. I leverage a variety of tech tools like amp simulators, backing tracks, and ear training software to create an interactive and immersive learning environment both online and offline. My personalized lesson plans align with diverse curricula such as A-Levels, AP Programs, and IB, catering to individual student needs and goals. With a track record of teaching over 200 students, I offer guitar lessons that blend theory with hands-on practice, fostering a love for music and celebrating each student's progress. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, my methodology focuses on making guitar learning accessible, enjoyable, and rewarding for all. Let's embark on this musical journey together!
Your guitar teacher expertise
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Ear training
Music theory
State-Specific Standards (USA)
Scales and Modes
Guitar for beginners
Common Core State Standards - CCSS (USA)
Songs and Repertoire
Engaging guitar lessons
Open Q&A
Mobile joining
Pets are welcomed
Record lessons
Parent feedback
Guitar concepts taught by Eric
The session focused on vocal techniques for singing, with an emphasis on transitioning between falsetto and full voice, expanding vocal range, and applying these techniques to a specific song, "Tornado Souls." The student practiced vocal exercises and explored alternative singing styles to compensate for range limitations. The student was assigned a karaoke version of the song to practice.
Vocal Warm-ups: Octave Exercises
Falsetto vs. Full Voice Control
Microphone Technique: Cupping and Emphasis
Vocal Range Expansion: Practice and Patience
Lyric Accessibility and Memorization Techniques
The Student practiced vocal scales and techniques focused on improving tonal memory and loudness control. Exercises included scales with different vocalizations (O's, numbers, do-re-mi) and 'wah' sounds to develop vocal dynamics. Homework includes practicing the C major scale and 'wah' exercises, along with singing karaoke with a focus on high-range artists and dynamics.
Importance of Vocal Health and Warm-ups
Tonal Memory and Scale Practice
Vocal Loudness and Dynamics
Vocal Boundaries and Range Awareness
Fry Vocals and Vocal Technique
Personal Musical Journey and Band Dynamics
The session covered vocal warm-ups, interval practice, and an analysis of vocal techniques used in songs by Bring Me The Horizon and Evanescence. The Student practiced belting and breath control while analyzing the application of major and minor scales in popular music. The student was assigned specific vocal exercises and techniques for continued practice and application to band rehearsals.
Intervals
Major and Minor Scales
The Vocal Envelope
Belting
Breath and Tone
Vocal Staccato
Mic Magic
The Tutor worked with the Student on fry vocal techniques and expanding their vocal range, particularly for metalcore singing. They practiced incorporating breathiness, vocal weight, and compression, using the song "Can you feel my heart" as a practice piece. The student was assigned homework to record themselves singing at varying distances from the microphone to find their unique sound and style.
Vocal Warm-Ups and Range Assessment
Dip Notes
Understanding Fry Vocals
Vocal Weight and Dynamic Control
Finding Your Unique Style
Mic Technique and Dynamic
The session focused on vocal warm-ups, music terminology (notes, chords, intervals, octaves), and breathing techniques for singing. The Student practiced applying these concepts to the Black Sabbath song "Paranoid," focusing on rhythm, tempo, and mic technique. The Tutor suggested humming as an exercise for sick or tired voices and recommended Depesh Mode's music to the Student.
Octaves
Notes
Intervals
and Chords
Resonance and Vocal Warmth
Mic Technique: Utilizing Distance for Dynamics
Vocal Folds and Fry Vocals
Diaphragmatic Breathing and Vocal Dynamics
The Student received instruction on vocal warm-up techniques and song analysis. They practiced scales and transitions between vocal registers. The session focused on preparing the Student to cover specific songs with their band, with emphasis on key identification, vocal techniques for achieving desired sounds, and strategies for navigating range limitations.
Identifying Notes and Harmonies
10-Minute Keyboard Scales Practice
Register Transitions and Sirens
Importance of a Metronome
Avoiding Interruption During Practice
The 'Rule of Three' for Practice
Vocal Warm-ups vs. Vocal Practice
Learner for guitar lessons
Guitar for intermediate
Guitar for beginners
Guitar for adults
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Home schooled
All Levels
Guitar for kids
Guitar for advanced
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Amp Simulators
PDF Sheet Music
Guitar Tuner Apps
DAWs
Looping Pedals
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