Raine Stern
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Raine Stern
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 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
Your guitar teacher expertise
Guitar Techniques
Chords and Rhythms
Chord Progressions
Ear training
Fingerstyle
Learner for guitar lessons
Guitar for kids
Guitar for intermediate
Home schooled
Learning Disabilities
ASD
Guitar for beginners
Guitar for adults
All Levels
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Guitar for advanced
ADHD
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!
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
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Classical Guitar
Guitar concepts taught by Raine
The session focused on bass guitar techniques, specifically finding octaves and applying them to playing a song. The Student practiced playing sections of the song "Cookamo," incorporating slides, and focusing on rhythm and timing. The goal was to improve the student's familiarity with the fretboard and rhythm, to improve confidence and skill.
Chorus Progression
Incorporating Slides into Bass Lines
Reading Bass Tabs and Songster
Slapping Technique for Bass Guitar
Finding Octaves on Bass Guitar
Understanding Octave Relationships
Bass Guitar Fretboard Navigation
The session introduced the Student to fundamental guitar chords and a basic strumming pattern. The Student practiced finger placement for the new chords and explored different chord combinations. The homework is to practice the chords, chord progressions, the spider walk exercise, and the strumming pattern.
D Chord
Spider Walk Exercise
C Add9 Chord
G Chord
A Minor Chord
Basic Strumming Pattern
E Minor Chord
The Student and Tutor worked on guitar exercises, tuning techniques, and learning the basics of power chords. The Student learned a riff from a specific song and how to apply power chords to it. The Student was assigned homework to practice tuning and explore power chord shapes.
Reading Guitar Tabs
Octaves
Power Chords
Hammer-Ons
Fretboard Navigation
Guitar Tuning
The Student practiced guitar, learning sections of the song "Carry on My Wayward Son". The session included learning riffs, power chords, bar chords, and chord progressions. The student was assigned homework to memorize chords and smooth out transitions in the verse section.
C Major Bar Chord Construction
Carry On My Wayward Son - Intro Riff (Partial)
Power Chords and Octaves
Bar Chords
Chord Shapes and Minor Chord Construction
D Minor Bar Chord Construction
The class focused on guitar techniques, including finger exercises, chord transitions (especially B minor), and song practice. The student warmed up with the "staircase" exercise and worked on strumming patterns and transitions for "Take It Easy". The student was assigned to practice the full song, focusing on problem areas and to continue working on chord transitions and the staircase exercise.
Incorporating a Reference Track
Troubleshooting A Minor and E Major
Practicing 'Take It Easy' by The Eagles
Chord Transitions with a Metronome
Staircase Exercise
The session addressed the Student's concerns about singing while playing guitar, specifically improving vocal quality and pitch. The Tutor provided guidance on breath control, vocal exercises, and utilizing tuner apps for accuracy. Homework includes practicing scales, matching pitch with the guitar, and experimenting with vocal techniques.
Overcoming Vocal Tension
Diaphragmatic Breathing for Singing
Vocal Range and Registers
Pitch Matching and Intonation
Practicing Specificity and Incremental Progression
Breaking Mental Blocks and Healthy Vocalization
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Looping Pedals
Amp Simulators
Ear Training Software
Backing Track Libraries
PDF Sheet Music
Engaging guitar lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Mobile joining
Open Q&A
Pets are welcomed
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