Sage Bava Melcher
Work with a Berklee-trained guitar coach to refine your technique and enhance your performance skills.
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Sage Bava Melcher
Masters degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
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30 lessons
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Sage - Know your guitar teacher
As an experienced music tutor, I am Sage Bava Melcher, with over 3 years of expertise in teaching guitar. Armed with a Masters degree in Contemporary Performance/Production, my passion lies in guiding students through the world of guitar playing. Specializing in various guitar types like Electric, Classical, and Bass Guitar, I offer a personalized approach to cater to students at all levels, from kids to advanced players. My specialities range from Chord Progressions to Music Theory, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience. Whether you're a beginner or aiming to refine your skills, I tailor lessons to meet your unique musical goals. Let's strum our way to musical excellence together!
Meet Sage
Your guitar teacher expertise
Chord Progressions
Ear training
Chords and Rhythms
Guitar for beginners
Songs and Repertoire
Scales and Modes
Learner for guitar lessons
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Guitar for beginners
Guitar for intermediate
Home schooled
Guitar for advanced
Learning Disabilities
Guitar for kids
All Levels
ADHD
Guitar for adults
Guitar lessons quick guide
I offer engaging and progressive guitar instruction tailored to students of all levels, including kids, beginners, and advanced players. My teaching style emphasizes expressive musicality, technique mastery, and performance coaching to help students unlock their full potential. I utilize tech tools like amp simulators, DAWs, and ear training software to enhance learning. While I don't follow a specific curriculum, I draw from various educational standards to ensure a comprehensive learning experience. With a student base of 100+, I create personalized lesson plans to meet individual needs and foster a supportive environment for growth. Join me in a fun and inspiring journey to master the guitar!
Rated 5 stars for engaging guitar lessons
94% students find the lessions fun, focused, and easy to follow
Highly trusted guitar teacher by parents
87% parents find real musical growth and stronger focus at home
Focus on core guitar skills
93% Students report clear progress in chords, strumming, and transitions
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Electric Guitar
Classical Guitar
Bass Guitar
Guitar concepts taught by Sage
The Tutor guided the Student through vocal exercises focusing on breath control, larynx positioning, and resonance. They worked on articulation using tongue twisters and explored different keys for "Oh Holy Night" to optimize vocal resonance and expression, while focusing on balancing weight and darkness in tone. The Student was assigned to find new tongue twisters for future sessions.
Breath Support and Rib Extension
Larynx Position and Soft Palate
Vocal Cord Function at Different Ranges
Utilizing Head Voice
Tongue Twisters and Articulation
Key Selection and Vocal Resonance
Weight and Balance in Vocal Delivery
The session centered on refining the student's vocal technique, particularly focusing on mixed voice, navigating the passaggio, and maintaining breath control throughout phrases. Vocal health and habits were discussed, and exercises were conducted to improve vocal cord connection and breath support. The student was introduced to a new song to practice and was encouraged to explore it on guitar.
The Passaggio (Pagio)
Mixed Voice
Addressing Vocal Fry
Managing Mucus and Throat Clearing
Breath Retention and Energy Sustaining
Straw Exercises
Push and Pull in Singing
The student focused on vocal techniques to improve breath control, resonance, and reduce breathiness in their singing. They practiced exercises for diaphragmatic breathing, resonance, and tongue placement. The session concluded with the student applying these techniques to a song and incorporating the straw exercise into their daily routine.
Resonance and the 'M' Sound
Diaphragmatic Breathing & Reset
Major Scale Recognition
Glottal Stop & Breath Control
Jaw and Tongue Relaxation
Mask Work (HUNG)
Straw Exercise (Water Bubbles)
The lesson covered breathing techniques, resonance, vocal placement, and developing a mixed voice. The Student worked on exercises to improve breath control, larynx stability, and resonance, with a focus on forward placement and utilizing the mask. The Student will continue working on 'Hallelujah' in G or D flat, focusing on applying the techniques learned.
Breathing and Support
Resonance and the Mask
Larynx Stability
Addressing Tension in Lower Range
Push and Pull: High and Low
Mixed Voice
Consonants for Placement
The session focused on vocal technique and guitar accompaniment for a song. The student practiced vocal warm-ups and refined their melodic accuracy and breath control. They also began exploring fingerpicking and tremolo techniques on the guitar. The tutor will send a video demonstrating chord shapes for practice.
Vocal Warm-ups: Ooh Major Thirds
Vocal Warm-ups: Breathing Exercises
Vocal Warm-ups: Mask Work and the 'Slip'
Guitar Chord Progressions: Major 7th Chords
Guitar Technique: Tremolo Arm Usage
Sage and Andrew worked on vocal techniques to improve Andrew's resonance and reduce tension while singing. They covered breathing exercises, vocal placement, ear training, and applied these techniques to the song "Yesterday." Sage recommended focusing on annunciation and utilizing the lyrics to bring the sound forward, and they will schedule the next lesson in two weeks.
Annunciation for Forward Resonance
Larynx and Soft Palate
Mask Resonance
Diaphragm Support
Chest and Head Voice Balance
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Backing Track Libraries
PDF Sheet Music
DAWs
Metronome Apps
Engaging guitar lessons
Parent feedback
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Weekend lessons
Open Q&A
Reviews and Ratings for Sage
Yuliana Rocha
University South, Evansville
9 months ago
A teen in University South, preparing for a national rock contest, worked with Sage to master sweep picking and tapping. The student’s hard work paid off with a top-five finish in the competition.
Lorelai Fry
Boca Raton, FL
over 1 year ago
Whenever I play guitar, it still feels like a dream come true for me. This happened all because of Bava Melcher . Highly recommendable.
Alex Winters
Carolina Beach, Wilmington
over 1 year ago
In Carolina Beach, Sage masterfully combines technical accuracy with the freedom of creative jamming. This approach has helped my son gain the confidence alot.
Guadalupe Roth
Concord, NC
over 1 year ago
In Sage ’s Concord sessions, discipline and creativity go hand in hand. My son’s finger strength, control, and enthusiasm for guitar have all noticeably improved.
Guillermo Woodard
Tribeca, Manhattan
over 1 year ago
No words for Bava Melcher and her guitar lessons! Literally the best guitar teacher in Manhattan. She taught me phrasing, tension release and storytelling which has added so much personality and added life to my guitar solos!
Nash Welch
Arlington Heights, Fort Worth
over 1 year ago
In Arlington Heights, Bava Melcher accoutic focus style guitar lessons accelerated my growth. Recording and reviewing my sessions made a bigger difference than anything else this year.she helped me progress from struggling with messy chords to playing with smooth transitions. Now, I feel confident enough to jam with my friends without hesitation.
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