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Raine Stern

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Guitar lessons - Raine Stern

Bachelors degree

/ 30 min

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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

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Lessons that match student goals

Covers rock, pop, or acoustic based on what students love

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Boosts confidence in shy learners

88% parents notice improved self-esteem and stage presence

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Step-by-step guitar classes tracking

86% students see clear milestones across levels

Your guitar teacher expertise

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Chords and Rhythms

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Ear training

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Songs and Repertoire

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Fingerstyle

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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!

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Guitar concept taught by Raine

Student learned 24 days ago

The Student and Tutor worked on foundational guitar skills, focusing on strumming patterns and chord transitions. They analyzed the song "Counting Stars" by One Republic, identifying chords and practicing a simplified strumming pattern. The Tutor will provide visual diagrams and drum tracks to aid in practice, and the student will focus on mastering the strumming patterns.

Wrist Flexibility

Basic Chord Progressions

Strumming Patterns

Relative Pitch

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Student learned 29 days ago

Raine taught a student from Encanto Community College how to play "Ode to Joy" and the "Bluey" theme song on the guitar. The lesson focused on reading tabs, finger placement, and alternate picking. They also discussed musical rests and fractions of time. Raine provided feedback on the learner's pick-holding technique and suggested practicing alternate picking exercises to improve speed and control.

Pick Holding Posture

Fret-Finger Correlation

Musical Rests

Alternate Picking

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Student learned 29 days ago

During their recent guitar lesson, Raine and Leah focused on the Kevin Carl song, practicing the strumming pattern, chord transitions (E minor, G, and C), and a chromatic walk-up. They also analyzed the song's structure, including the bridge. Raine will send Leah a video of the strumming pattern and a Google Drive folder with lesson materials.

Timing vs. Note Accuracy

Chromatic Walk-Up

Strumming Pattern Segmentation

Pickup Stroke

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Student learned 29 days ago

Raine and Tanner reviewed guitar techniques for "Take It Easy," specifically focusing on a riff and strumming patterns. They then began learning "Knocking on Heaven's Door," concentrating on a new strumming pattern. Raine will provide Tanner with a drum loop to help him practice the strumming pattern for "Knocking on Heaven's Door," and Tanner is expected to practice both songs during the week.

Half Bend (Guitar)

Pull-off (Guitar)

Strumming Pattern (Rhythm)

Eighth Notes (Music Theory)

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Student learned about 1 month ago

In Cape Coral, Raine introduced Zachary to basic guitar techniques such as finger exercises, correct fret placement, and tuning. Zachary quickly grasped a riff from "Beat It" and the E minor chord. He was then assigned practice exercises to hone his right-hand technique and chord study. Raine will also supply additional chord charts, resources, and a vocabulary list in a Google Drive folder, with the next lesson scheduled for Wednesday.

Fret Placement

String Length & Pitch

Chord Chart Interpretation

Alternate Picking

Palm Muting

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Student learned about 1 month ago

Raine provided a guitar lesson focusing on fundamentals to an individual, a student from Indian River State College in Port St Lucie. The instruction included hand exercises, pick holding, string names, and fretboard navigation. The learner practiced alternate picking, finger exercises, and learned to play D major 7 and A major 7 chords with a common strumming pattern. Raine will share a Google Drive folder containing diagrams, notes, and HD videos demonstrating the chords, strumming pattern, and hand exercise variations. Their next lesson is scheduled for Monday at 6:30 p.m. Pacific.

Guitar String Names

Octave on Guitar

Optimal Fret Hand Placement

Alternate Picking

D Major 7 Chord

Common Strumming Pattern

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Types of guitar lessons

Guitar

Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

Classical Guitar

Classical Guitar

Learner for guitar lessons

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All Levels

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Guitar for kids

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Guitar for adults

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Guitar for advanced

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Guitar for intermediate

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Learning Disabilities

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ADHD

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ASD

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Home schooled

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Guitar for beginners

Engaging guitar lessons

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Mobile joining

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Open Q&A

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Note taking

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Weekend lessons

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Parent feedback

Learning tools used in guitar classes

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Ear Training Software

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Metronome Apps

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Looping Pedals

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PDF Sheet Music

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Amp Simulators

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