Alexander Reyes
Join a Berklee alum for guitar lessons built around innovative techniques and expressive musical development.
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Alexander Reyes
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Alexander - Know your guitar teacher
With over 13 years of experience, I'm Alexander Reyes, a guitar tutor with a Bachelors degree in Music Production. My journey began with rock guitar, transitioning to classical studies at my local college, and culminating in a degree from the prestigious Musicians Institute in Hollywood. I honed my skills further by studying Music Technology and Audio Engineering. Specializing in chord progressions, fingerstyle, and music theory, I offer personalized lessons for all levels, from kids to adults. Whether you're a beginner or aiming for advanced techniques, I tailor each session to enhance your skills. Let's strum our way to musical excellence together!
Meet Alexander
Alexander graduated from Berklee College of Music
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Strumming and Picking Techniques
Chords and Rhythms
Scales and Modes
Guitar Techniques
Ear training
Music theory
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As a Guitar tutor, I specialize in teaching students of all levels, from kids to adults, with a focus on personalized, engaging, and creative instruction. I incorporate sight reading, theory integration, and progressive teaching methods to ensure a comprehensive learning experience. Using tech tools like Amp Simulators, DAWs, and Metronome Apps enhances the online learning environment. I tailor lessons to each student's preferences and abilities, drawing from a curriculum that aligns with various educational standards like A-Levels, AP Program, and IB. By integrating backing tracks, chord diagram apps, and looping pedals, I make learning interactive and fun. My approach fosters musical creativity, encourages performance, and ensures steady progress in guitar proficiency. Join me to embark on a musical journey that is both educational and enjoyable.
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Guitar concepts taught by Alexander
The tutor and student explored fundamental guitar techniques, focusing on improvisation within the A minor pentatonic and full minor scales. They practiced identifying target notes and using scales to build melodic phrasing, with a plan to further develop scale knowledge and fretboard familiarity.
Improvisation with Scales
Pentatonic Scale Shapes
Fretboard Knowledge
Full Minor Scale vs. Pentatonic
Guitar Bending Technique
The student and tutor reviewed the full A minor diatonic scale on the guitar, building upon previous lessons on the pentatonic scale. They practiced playing through the scale in sections and then integrating all six strings using backing tracks to develop melodic soloing. The tutor encouraged memorizing both the pentatonic and diatonic scales.
Ubiquity of Guitar Scales
Pentatonic vs. Full Scale
Full Guitar Scale Construction
Navigating the Guitar Fretboard with Scales
Scale Application with Backing Tracks
The tutor and student worked on mastering challenging sections of the song "Over the Hills and Far Away" by Led Zeppelin, focusing on specific chord progressions, rhythms, and riffs for both acoustic and electric guitar parts. They discussed practical playing techniques and the importance of genre mastery, with plans to continue this focus next week.
Power Chords vs. Full Chords
Rhythm and Feel in Guitar Playing
Genre Mastery and Focused Practice
Song Structure and Roadmap Navigation
The student and tutor worked on a guitar scale exercise, focusing on specific "red dot" notes as anchor points within the scale. They practiced landing on these dots using backing tracks in A minor and then E minor, with the goal of concluding musical phrases on these designated notes.
Phased Practice and Advanced Application
Scale Patterns and Key Transposition
Targeting Red Dots in Scales
The student and tutor worked on guitar techniques, focusing on reading tablature and learning riffs from Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love" and Metallica's "Enter Sandman." They also discussed band instrumentation roles and the difference between bass and lead guitars. The student is to practice the learned songs, and the next session will incorporate a backing track for soloing.
Power Chords
Guitar Tablature Reading
Guitarist Roles in Bands
Theremin Instrument
Guitar String Tuning
The tutor and student worked through the introductory sections of "Stairway to Heaven" on guitar, focusing on clean tone techniques, fingerings, and chord transitions. They analyzed the song's structure and corrected tablature errors, with plans to review more complex parts in the following week.
Chord Transitions and Open Strings
Finger Placement and Muting in Blues/Rock
Pickup Selection for Tone
Guitar Volume Knob for Tone Control
Guitar Tablature Interpretation
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Amp Simulators
Ear Training Software
Chord Diagram Apps
Metronome Apps
Guitar Tuner Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Engaging guitar lessons
Open Q&A
Mobile joining
Pets are welcomed
Chat for quick help
Note taking
Reviews and Ratings for Alexander
Miley Browning
Summerfields, Fort Worth
12 months ago
Choosing Alexander was my best decision for Guitar lessons in Summerfields. his teaching style motivated me to explore various music styles from basic to advanced . Alexander is the type of teacher who celebrates every small breakthrough, making each step of the journey feel like a success. His encouragement and expertise have been a huge motivator for me.
Damari Chan
San Marco, Jacksonville
about 1 year ago
Despite all the creative energy in sn marco, I struggled to find a teacher who really understood expressive guitar playing. Alexander changed everything. from basic till advace Alexander helped me alot.
Scarlett Guzman
Wilmington, NC
over 1 year ago
From stage presence tips to core theory concepts, Alexander covers it all in Wilmington. he’s been instrumental in preparing my teen for his first big performance.
Jeramiah Estes
Hope Valley, Durham
over 1 year ago
Alexander ’s use of contemporary songs to teach chord progressions and transitions made learning enjoyable for my middle school son. It was an engaging and valuable experience for him.
Ariana Castaneda
Tradition, Port St Lucie
over 1 year ago
I live in Tradition and got a chance to learn guitar from Alexander his lessons were the highlight of my week. The teaching style is relaxed and friendly but still very structured. I appreciated the balance between learning songs I love and focusing on technique.
Pierce Hunter
Red Mountain Ranch, Mesa
almost 2 years ago
The sessions of Alexander go beyond simply teaching notes and chords. My son was able to write his very first original song using DAG progressions in Red Mountain Ranch thanks to his amazing way of song writing into each lesson.
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