Eric Lewis
Train with a coach who delivers modern guitar instruction using dynamic techniques and performance coaching.
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Guitar lessons - Eric Lewis
Diploma degree
/ 30 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
Guitar Techniques
Fingerstyle
Chords and Rhythms
Scales and Modes
Ear training
Guitar for beginners
Common Core State Standards - CCSS (USA)
Engaging guitar lessons
Pets are welcomed
Chat for quick help
Mobile joining
Parent feedback
Open Q&A
Guitar concept taught by Eric
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 Weight and Dynamic Control
Finding Your Unique Style
Dip Notes
Vocal Warm-Ups and Range Assessment
Mic Technique and Dynamic
Understanding Fry Vocals
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
Diaphragmatic Breathing and Vocal Dynamics
Vocal Folds and Fry Vocals
Practicing a Song: Layered Approach
Mic Technique: Utilizing Distance for Dynamics
Resonance and Vocal Warmth
Notes
Intervals
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.
Avoiding Interruption During Practice
Vocal Warm-ups vs. Vocal Practice
Identifying Notes and Harmonies
10-Minute Keyboard Scales Practice
Register Transitions and Sirens
Importance of a Metronome
The 'Rule of Three' for Practice
The session covered vocal warm-up techniques focusing on resonance control and range expansion. The student practiced exercises to improve projection and vocal tone. The student will send a list of vocal songs for feedback and discussed band practice preparation including microphone options and sound mixing considerations.
Warm-ups and Vocal Health
Ghost Notes in Singing
Resonance
Dynamics
Vocal Registers
The Tutor prepared the Student for an upcoming music meeting by focusing on lyric writing from different perspectives, vocal techniques, and resonance. They also practiced scales in fifths and worked on matching tones. The Student was assigned to continue working on scales and resonance and has another class scheduled to discuss the outcome of the music meeting.
Scales in Fifths Vocal Exercise
Vocal Resonance: Bright vs. Dark Tones
Importance of Humility and Collaboration
Perspective in Songwriting
Songwriting: Verse
Pre-Chorus
Chorus Structure
Eric worked with Joshua on voice training, where they focused on practicing scales on the keyboard to improve Joshua's vocal skills and tonal memory. Joshua diligently practiced C, D, E, F, and G major scales, and also received feedback on a music track he had created. For his practice, Joshua was assigned to continue working on the scales learned during their lesson.
Major Scale (First Five Notes)
Root Note
1-5-1 Pattern
Sharps (#) in Scales
Audio File Quality (Lossless)
Recording Levels (dBs)
Learner for guitar lessons
Home schooled
Guitar for beginners
Guitar for adults
Guitar for kids
Guitar for intermediate
Guitar for advanced
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
All Levels
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Ear Training Software
Looping Pedals
Chord Diagram Apps
Amp Simulators
Metronome Apps
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