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Raine Stern

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

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Private lessons - Raine Stern

Bachelors degree

$39

$34

/ hour

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
★★★★★
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Highly skilled & top-rated
87 ratings
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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

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Rated 5 stars for engaging guitar lessons

94% students find the lessions fun, focused, and easy to follow

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Guitar lessons that keep kids motivated

No reminders needed, students are eager to attend

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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

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Hip-Hop

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Rock

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Film/Movie

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Metal

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Pop

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Music concept taught by Raine

Austin learned about 4 hours ago

Lesson date:

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

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Keisha learned 1 day ago

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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

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Shaifali learned 3 days ago

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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

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Olivia learned 3 days ago

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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

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Tanner learned 4 days ago

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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

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Shaifali learned 6 days ago

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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

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Types of music lessons

Music Production

Music Production

Music Composition

Music Composition

Sight-Reading

Sight-Reading

Music Mixing

Music Mixing

Mashups

Mashups

Sound Engineering

Sound Engineering

Free lesson slots

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Teaching tools used in music classes

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Ear Training Software

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Metronome spps

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Recording Apps

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Resonance App

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Backing Track Libraries

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Pitch and Tuning Apps

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Vocal Range App

Student types for music lessons

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Music for kids

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Music for beginners

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Music for intermediate

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Music for adults

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Music for advanced

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ADHD

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ASD

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Learning Disabilities

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Home schooled

Interactive music lessons

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Record lessons

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Note taking

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Pets are welcomed

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Parent feedback

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Mobile joining

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