Raine Stern
Madison College Music Lessons: Production, Composition, Theory, DJ, and More




Private lessons - Raine Stern
Bachelors degree
$39
$34
/ hour
About your music teacher
With over 8 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Music, I'm Raine Stern, your go-to tutor for all things music. Specializing in a wide range of genres from Baroque to Blues, I offer expertise in Music Production, Composition, Mixing, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced musician, I tailor lessons to suit your level and interests. My teaching style focuses on personalized attention, ensuring you grasp concepts like Sight-Reading, Music Theory, and Songwriting with ease. I help you develop skills in Sound Engineering, DJing, and Audio Editing, empowering you to create your unique sound. From kids to adults, I cater to all student levels, making learning music a fun and enriching experience. Whether you aspire to play Classical pieces or produce Electronic tracks, I guide you every step of the way. Let's embark on this musical journey together and unlock your full potential in the world of music.
Meet Raine
Rated 5 stars for engaging guitar lessons
94% students find the lessions fun, focused, and easy to follow
Guitar lessons that keep kids motivated
No reminders needed, students are eager to attend
Customized guitar classes for every level
Beginners to advanced players feel the pace suits their needs
Music lessons overview
My tutoring approach is a harmonious blend of technical precision, creative exploration, and engaging activities. Specializing in music education, I cater to a diverse audience of 100+ students, ranging from kids to adults, across all skill levels. By incorporating ear training, sight-reading, and creative techniques, I aim to enhance music production, composition, mixing, and more. Utilizing cutting-edge tech tools like ear training software, looping software, and recording apps, I provide a dynamic online learning environment. I follow a curriculum that aligns with various educational standards like A-Levels (UK), AP Program (USA), and IB, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. Join me on a musical journey where personalized teaching meets innovative tools, empowering you to unleash your musical potential and creativity.
Your music teacher specialities
Hip-Hop
Rock
Film/Movie
Metal
Pop

Music concept taught by Raine
Raine Stern and Austin discussed Austin's breathing techniques and songwriting progress. Raine provided a chord progression for Austin to practice with in FL Studio and advised him on avoiding overthinking his breathing. They rescheduled the session for Monday due to Wi-Fi issues, and Austin will confirm his availability.
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Chord Progressions
Authentic Voice
Raine Stern taught Antonio Ortiz how to tune his guitar using the Guitar Tuna app and introduced him to power chords. Antonio practiced finger placements, strumming techniques, and transitioning between power chord positions on the fretboard. Raine assigned Antonio the task of listing songs he enjoys for future lessons and will share a Google Drive folder with lesson materials.
Tuning with Guitar Tuna
Power Chords
Identifying Buzzing Strings
Power Chord Movement
Raine Stern worked with Nor Dabhs on a song, focusing on simplifying the rhythm and chord transitions. Nor practiced playing chords in time with a drum track, breaking the song into smaller sections. Raine created a custom drum track in Logic for Nor to practice with and assigned practicing the simplified version of the song, focusing on smooth chord transitions, before their next session.
Muting Strings
Importance of Practice Tracks
Deconstructing Rhythms
Rhythm and Chord Transitions
Raine Stern instructed Anna Florczak on guitar techniques, including warm-up exercises, pull-offs, slides, alternate picking, and power chords, using the song "Carry On My Wayward Son" as a practical example. They focused on hand and finger positioning for optimal playing and injury prevention. Anna's next lesson was rescheduled, and she was encouraged to practice during her upcoming trip to Poland.
Guitar Warm-up: Caterpillar Exercise
Finger Placement & Fretboard Feel
Hand Position & Guitar Neck
Power Chords
Pull-offs and Slides
Right Hand Dominance
On July 8, 2025, Raine Stern taught Tanner Devlin a guitar lesson focusing on "Tennessee Whiskey." The lesson covered minor chord shapes, a specific strumming pattern, wrist technique, chord transitions (especially bar chords), and shape repetition on the fretboard. Raine introduced the song's first riff, involving open E and A strings with slides, and explained the chord progression between A and B minor. The lesson emphasized understanding chord shapes and memorization techniques.
Minor Chord Shape (A String Root)
Riff and Chord Pairing
Building Bar Chords
Bar Chord Shapes
Memorizing Song Structure
Counting and Emphasis
Raine Stern worked with Nor Dabhs on developing a "smacking" guitar technique for percussive rhythm, focusing on hand position, wrist movement, and finger control. Nor practiced the rhythm and hand movements separately before combining them. They discussed scheduling shorter lessons and potentially working together outside the app.
Relaxation and Hand Positioning
Thumb and Finger Coordination
Rhythmic Precision
Private vs. App Lessons
Chord Silencing
Acoustic Guitar as Percussion
Types of music lessons
Music Production
Music Composition
Sight-Reading
Music Mixing
Mashups
Sound Engineering
Free lesson slots
1 / 1
Teaching tools used in music classes
Ear Training Software
Metronome spps
Recording Apps
Resonance App
Backing Track Libraries
Pitch and Tuning Apps
Vocal Range App
Student types for music lessons
Music for kids
Music for beginners
Music for intermediate
Music for adults
Music for advanced
ADHD
ASD
Learning Disabilities
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Home schooled
Interactive music lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Mobile joining

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