Raine Stern
Get customized guitar instruction from a Madison College tutor blending theory, technique, and expression.
Private lessons - Raine Stern
Bachelors degree
$38
$34
/ hour
About 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
Guitar lessons overview
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!
Your guitar teacher specialities
Songs and Repertoire
Guitar for beginners
Guitar Techniques
Fingerstyle
Chords and Rhythms
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Guitar concept taught by Raine
Raine Stern guided Antonio Ortiz through guitar techniques, focusing on power chords, tuning, and introducing the "Smoke on the Water" riff. Antonio practiced finger placement, strumming, and palm muting. Raine recommended new guitar strings and shared a Google Drive link for lesson resources, scheduling the next session for Tuesday at 1:00 p.m.
Pick Technique
Palm Muting
Finger Placement
Riffs (Smoke on the Water)
Guitar Tuning
Power Chords
Raine Stern guided Anna Florczak through guitar exercises and a riff from "Carry On My Wayward Son," emphasizing metronome practice for timing. They worked on a specific slide/pull-off section and optimized finger placement for efficiency. Raine advised Anna on how to practice effectively during her upcoming vacation, including using a capo and adapting to different guitars.
Mental State for Learning
Tuning and Pitch
Importance of Slow Practice
Efficient Finger Placement
Metronome Practice
Raine Stern and S0da-Pan had a bass lesson focusing on right-hand technique, rhythm exercises, and learning the bass line for "Wicked Game" by Chris Isaac. Raine provided a Google Drive link with resources and will send a video demonstration of the bass part. S0da-Pan was instructed to listen to the song and practice the techniques discussed, and they agreed to work on more consistent scheduling.
Right Hand Technique
Fretting Hand Technique
Wrist and Arm Positioning
Pedaling Technique
Importance of Short Fingernails
Raine Stern guided Asher Weinberger through guitar techniques, focusing on fingerpicking and chord progressions, and introduced music theory concepts related to scales and chord construction. Asher practiced applying these techniques and received resources for further study, including a video on music theory and the G minor pentatonic scale for improvisation. They discussed Asher's interest in blending classical guitar with Middle Eastern sounds and the spiritual aspects of musical performance.
Memorization vs. Understanding
Whole and Half Steps
Music Theory and Math
Pentatonic Scales for Improvisation
Emotional Attunement and Learning
Losing Yourself in Music
Raine Stern is giving online guitar lessons to Dalia and Olin. With Dalia, Raine focuses on learning the song "Genius" by Raven Len, explaining chord progressions, bar chords, and song structure. With Olin, Raine covers music theory, specific songs like "Mary" by Alex G and "Creep" by Radiohead, and exercises focusing on fingerpicking, alternate picking, and proper technique, emphasizing the importance of practice, breaks, and using a metronome.
Alternate Picking
Major 7th Chords
Bar Chord Construction
Bar Chord Reference Shapes
Practicing in Bursts
Importance of Metronome Practice
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.
Authentic Voice
Chord Progressions
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Classical Guitar
Free lesson slots
1 / 1
Teaching tools used in guitar classes
Ear Training Software
Looping Pedals
Metronome Apps
DAWs
Backing Track Libraries
Student types for guitar lessons
Guitar for kids
Guitar for beginners
Guitar for intermediate
All Levels
Guitar for adults
Guitar for advanced
ADHD
ASD
Learning Disabilities
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Home schooled
Interactive guitar lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
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