Marco Flores
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Marco Flores
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
20% off
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30 lessons
15% off
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20 lessons
10% off
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10 lessons
5% off
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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
Ear training
Fingerstyle
Chords and Rhythms
Guitar for beginners
Songs and Repertoire
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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
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
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10 day Refund
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Guitar concepts taught by Marco
The session focused on advanced guitar techniques, including proper posture, efficient song learning strategies like chunking and checkpointing, and developing proficiency with a pick. The tutor and student also discussed musical expression and personalization, encouraging the student to develop their own style. The student plans to work on the song "Time in a Bottle" with these techniques.
Guitar Positioning and Comfort
Fingerstyle vs. Pick Technique
Learning Songs: Structure and Phrasing
Rhythmic Fluctuations and Musical Expression
Finding Your Own Voice and Interpretation
The Student and Tutor engaged in a comprehensive discussion about guitar playing, covering instrument setup, advanced chord voicings, and the importance of rhythm practice. They also explored recording techniques and the potential for integrating audio equipment in future sessions.
Neck Relief and Action
String Breakage Causes
Rhythm and Muscle Memory
Guitar Tuning and Chord Voicings
Modern Music Production Techniques
The Tutor and Student reviewed guitar playing techniques, focusing on finger usage for practicing songs. They then delved into music theory, specifically the construction of major scales, the concept of whole and half steps, and how to apply these principles to create scales in any key.
Musical Fingerings and Habits
Musical Intervals: Whole and Half Tones
Sharps
Flats
and Enharmonic Equivalents
Major Scale Construction Formula
The Student and Tutor discussed guitar playing techniques, focusing on improving speed and right-hand technique using analogies and practical advice. They also explored the fundamentals of audio recording, including interfaces, preamps, and signal processing, and began analyzing a specific King Crimson guitar part.
The "Gear" Analogy for Picking Technique
The Importance of Left-Hand/Right-Hand Synchronization
Pick Grip and Control
Understanding Audio Interfaces and Signal Flow
Preamps and Compressors in Recording
The Tutor and Student reviewed the concept of syncopation in music and then delved into music theory, focusing on the C major scale. They practiced applying the C major scale to the guitar, exploring different playing methods and understanding the relationship between frets and musical intervals. The Tutor encouraged the Student to internalize these concepts as they form the foundation for more advanced musical learning.
Guitar Frets and Intervals
Whole and Half Steps (Intervals)
Musical Scales
The C Major Scale
Scale Shapes and Transposition
The tutor and student explored advanced guitar improvisation techniques, focusing on using chord tones and understanding harmonic context beyond basic pentatonic scales. They practiced identifying "resting points" within progressions and discussed how to create more musical solos by actively listening to and following chord changes, emphasizing musicality over technicality.
The Role of Dominant Chords in Music
Chord Tones as Resting Points
Tension and Release in Music
Following the Chord Progression
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Chord Diagram Apps
DAWs
PDF Sheet Music
Metronome Apps
Amp Simulators
Engaging guitar lessons
Open Q&A
Note taking
Mobile joining
Record lessons
Pets are welcomed
Guitar lessons in cities
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