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
Fingerstyle
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Chord Progressions
Ear training
Chords and Rhythms
Learner for guitar lessons
Guitar for advanced
Guitar for beginners
Guitar for intermediate
Guitar for adults
All Levels
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Home schooled
Guitar for kids
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 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.
Understanding Chord Voicings and Nomenclature
Tension and Release in Music
Extended Range Guitars and Compositional Techniques
The Role of Practice and Ear Training in Guitar Mastery
Transposing Scales: Moving to New Keys
C Major Scale Shape (Guitar)
The Power of Scale Shapes on Guitar
Musical Scales: Definition and Types
The Student and Tutor worked through technical audio setup issues before diving into music theory, specifically analyzing a guitar solo's use of scales and chord progressions. They then explored the sonic characteristics of different amplifiers, discussed signal impedance and cable types, and concluded with a detailed explanation of synthesizer parameters and audio effects like ADSR envelopes and filters.
Audio Impedance (High vs. Low)
Balanced vs. Unbalanced Cables
Synthesizer Fundamentals: ADSR Envelope
Low-Frequency Oscillator (LFO)
Filter Types and Resonance
The student and tutor worked through audio setup issues and then extensively discussed progressive rock music, analyzing complex song structures, time signatures, and the musical styles of bands like King Crimson, Pink Floyd, and Rush. They also explored contemporary indie music and discussed guitar techniques and gear.
Audio Signal Routing and Gain Staging
Progressive Rock Music Analysis
Guitar Techniques and Effects
Music Production and Mixing Concepts
Learning tools used in guitar classes
DAWs
Guitar Tuner Apps
Amp Simulators
Chord Diagram Apps
Metronome Apps
Engaging guitar lessons
Mobile joining
Record lessons
Open Q&A
Pets are welcomed
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