Marco Flores
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Marco Flores
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Marco - Know your guitar teacher
I'm Marco Flores, a Bachelors-educated guitar pro with over 3 years of teaching experience in guitar lessons. I specialize in a wide array of subjects including Acoustic, Electric, Classical, and Bass Guitar. My specialities range from Chord Progressions to Fingerstyle and Music Theory. I cater to students at all levels, be it in school, college, or adults seeking professional guidance. My personalized approach focuses on Chords, Scales, Strumming, and more. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your techniques, I'm here to guide you on your musical journey. Let's strum our way to your guitar goals together!
Marco graduated from Los Angeles Recording School
Your guitar teacher expertise
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Chords and Rhythms
Fingerstyle
Songs and Repertoire
Guitar for beginners
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Guitar for kids
All Levels
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Guitar lessons quick guide
As a guitar tutor, I offer engaging and progressive lessons tailored to students of all levels. My teaching style blends theory with practical application, focusing on building a strong foundation while nurturing expressive musicality. I integrate ear training to enhance listening skills, ensuring a well-rounded musical development. I use a variety of tech tools like amp simulators, DAWs, and chord diagram apps to create interactive online learning experiences. By following diverse curricula such as A-Levels, AP Programs, and IB standards, I cater to school, college, and adult learners, providing personalized tutoring to small groups of less than 10 students. Let's embark on a musical journey together and unlock your full potential in guitar playing!
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Classical Guitar
Bass Guitar
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15 days Refund
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Guitar concepts taught by Marco
The student and tutor explored music theory concepts, focusing on intervals like thirds and sixths and their role in chordal emotion. Practical application was discussed through guitar techniques, including pentatonic scales and inversions, with references to The Beatles' songwriting evolution.
Intervals: Thirds and Sixths
Chord Inversions and Voicings
Pentatonic Scales and Interplay
Sharps and Flats
Musical Scales
The Chromatic Scale and Enharmonic Equivalents
The student and tutor explored advanced guitar techniques, focusing on a specific pull-off in "And Your Bird Can Sing" and the impact of different guitar types. They also discussed music theory concepts like scales (harmonic, melodic minor, whole tone), recording techniques of The Beatles, and various approaches to guitar playing, including the one-string method.
Guitar Techniques: Hammer-ons
Pull-offs
and Bends
Guitar String Tension and Its Impact on Playability
Guitar Body Types and Their Sonic Characteristics
The Role of String Gauge and Guitar Neck Dimensions
Exploring Different Guitar Playing Perspectives
Understanding Harmonic and Melodic Minor Scales
The student and tutor reviewed right-hand guitar picking techniques, focusing on a specific warm-up exercise and its application to chords. They also discussed music theory concepts like modes and scales, the relationship between theory and practical playing, and analyzed specific guitar solos and complex musical compositions. The session concluded with advice on chord transitions and exploring advanced musical concepts.
Understanding Musical Modes and Scales
Right-Hand Fingerpicking Patterns
The Role of Music Theory and Ear Training
Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) and Recording Techniques
The student and tutor reviewed the concept of musical scales and practiced playing the C major scale on the guitar. They discussed the importance of patterns, muscle memory, and using analogies for learning, with plans for the student to continue practicing the scale, including playing it in reverse, during their spring break.
Scale Shapes and Transposition
Muscle Memory in Music
Guitar Scale Finger Placement
Musical Scales
The student and tutor engaged in a comprehensive discussion on advanced guitar theory, focusing on chord voicings, harmonic analysis, and songwriting composition. They explored various musical genres and techniques, with the student practicing new concepts and the tutor providing guidance on musicality and expression. The next session was scheduled for Wednesday.
The Role of Practice and Ear Training in Guitar Mastery
Understanding Chord Voicings and Nomenclature
Extended Range Guitars and Compositional Techniques
Tension and Release in Music
Learning tools used in guitar classes
PDF Sheet Music
Amp Simulators
Metronome Apps
Chord Diagram Apps
Guitar Tuner Apps
Engaging guitar lessons
Note taking
Mobile joining
Pets are welcomed
Record lessons
Open Q&A
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