Raine Stern
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Guitar lessons - Raine Stern
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
Raine - Know your guitar teacher
With over 8 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in music, I'm Raine Stern, your go-to guitar tutor. Specializing in chord progressions, fingerstyle, and music theory, I offer personalized lessons in acoustic, classical, and electric guitar for students of all levels. From kids to adults, beginners to advanced players, I cater to your unique learning needs. Whether you're mastering scales or exploring new strumming techniques, I'm here to guide you every strum of the way. Let's jam together and unlock your full potential on the guitar!
Meet Raine
Lessons that match student goals
Covers rock, pop, or acoustic based on what students love
Boosts confidence in shy learners
88% parents notice improved self-esteem and stage presence
Step-by-step guitar classes tracking
86% students see clear milestones across levels
Your guitar teacher expertise
Chords and Rhythms
Ear training
Fingerstyle
Songs and Repertoire
Chord Progressions
Guitar lessons quick guide
My teaching approach is a harmonious blend of empathy, technical focus, creativity, theory integration, and sight reading. Specializing in Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, and Classical Guitar, I cater to a diverse audience of 100+ students encompassing kids, beginners, intermediates, advanced players, and adults. I utilize a range of tech tools like Amp Simulators, DAWs, and Metronome Apps to enhance the learning experience. While following a tailored curriculum based on various standards like A-Levels, AP Program, and IB, I focus on personalized teaching methods that nurture individual growth and skill development. From mastering chords to improvising, my methodology emphasizes building a solid foundation while encouraging self-expression and musical exploration. Let's strum our way to musical excellence together!
Guitar concept taught by Raine
The session involved a discussion about the student's musical journey and challenges, followed by an introduction to foundational guitar techniques. The Tutor provided resources like chord diagrams, strumming patterns, and curated chord progressions for creative exploration. The Student is expected to practice the material and consider different music production educational paths.
E minor 7 chord
The Importance of Self-Discipline and Belief
Chord Construction from Scales (Brief Intro)
Chord Diagrams
Strumming Patterns
EQ and Tone Knobs
The student practiced guitar techniques, focusing on rhythm and timing using a metronome. The student worked on downstrums and chord transitions in time with the metronome, and the Tutor recommended practicing regularly with a metronome to improve overall playing ability. They began applying these concepts to the song "Smells Like Teen Spirit," but the session ended early.
Importance of Rhythm and Timing in Music
Using a Metronome for Accurate Practice
Downstrums and Quarter Note Rhythms
Transitioning Between Chords Smoothly
Pick Holding Technique
The Student practiced strumming patterns and chord transitions, focusing on the relationship between rhythm and chord changes. The tutor introduced the use of a metronome for improving timing and the concept of creating riffs from melodies. The student will receive an email outlining next steps.
Quarter
Eighth and Sixteenth Notes
Recognizing and Creating Strumming Patterns
Chicken Fried Chord Progression and Strumming
Understanding the Metronome
Guitar Tuning and D String Correction
Chord Transitions: E Major to A Major
Strumming Patterns: Down-Up Rhythm
The Tutor and Student worked on bar chord techniques, hand positioning, and strumming patterns. They analyzed the strumming pattern for "Let It Snow" and practiced with a metronome. The Tutor will provide a visual chart to help the Student understand the strumming pattern. They will continue working on this song in the next session.
Thumb Positioning for Bar Chords
Swinging Rhythm
Modifying A Major Bar Chord Shape at Higher Frets
Substituting Chords for Playability
Strumming Patterns and Emphasis
Timing and Chord Changes
Practicing Rhythm Independently
The student worked on rhythm and timing exercises using a metronome, focusing on power chords and chromatic scales. The Tutor guided the student in using the metronome to develop consistent downstrokes and alternate picking. The student was encouraged to practice rhythmic exercises even without a guitar to improve overall musicality.
Power Chords
Eighth Note Chugging
Metronome Practice
Chromatic Walks
The student worked on mastering strumming patterns and chord transitions for specific songs. The session involved identifying the foundational rhythm and its variations, along with practicing bar chords. The tutor assigned homework to reinforce these concepts using visual aids and a focus on finding the 'one' in music.
Accentuation in Rhythm
Finding the 'One'
Switching Chords Smoothly
Strumming Patterns
Foundational Rhythm
Bar Chords
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Classical Guitar
Learner for guitar lessons
Home schooled
ASD
Guitar for adults
All Levels
Guitar for beginners
Learning Disabilities
Guitar for advanced
ADHD
Guitar for intermediate
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Guitar for kids
Engaging guitar lessons
Open Q&A
Weekend lessons
Parent feedback
Note taking
Record lessons
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Metronome Apps
DAWs
Backing Track Libraries
Guitar Tuner Apps
Amp Simulators
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