Thom Isaacs
Develop your playing style with the help of a mentor who focuses on musical expression and confidence.
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Thom Isaacs
Masters degree
/ 55 min
Thom - Know your guitar teacher
As a seasoned Guitar tutor with a Master's degree in Music, specializing in Guitar and Electric Guitar, I bring over a year of experience to the table. My expertise lies in a wide array of specialities, including Chord Progressions, Fingerstyle, Music Theory, and more. I cater to students of all levels - whether you're a beginner picking up the guitar for the first time or an advanced player looking to enhance your skills. My teaching approach is personalized, focusing on your unique learning style and goals. From teaching Chords and Rhythms to enhancing your Ear Training, I am dedicated to helping you master Scales and Modes, Strumming, and Picking Techniques. Together, we will delve into a variety of Songs and Repertoire, making learning both enjoyable and rewarding. Get ready to embark on a musical journey where you'll not only learn to play the guitar but also understand the art behind it. Let's strum our way to success!
Meet Thom
Thom graduated from University of Brighton
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Strumming and Picking Techniques
Music theory
Fingerstyle
Ear training
Scales and Modes
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My teaching approach blends performance coaching with empathetic and creative methods, focusing on expressive musicality and ear training. Specializing in Guitar and Electric Guitar, I leverage tech tools like Amp Simulators and DAWs to enhance the learning experience. I tailor lessons to various levels, including Guitar for kids, beginners, and advanced players. I incorporate elements from curricula like A-Levels, AP Program, and IB to provide a well-rounded education. With a student audience of 10+ learners, my methodology fosters a deep understanding of music theory alongside practical skills. Whether offline or online, I use interactive tools like Chord Diagram Apps and Metronome Apps to make learning engaging. Join me to unlock your musical potential and develop stage presence, stamina, and collaboration skills in a supportive environment.
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Electric Guitar
Guitar concepts taught by Thom
Student and Tutor focused on guitar practice, specifically addressing challenges with chord transitions and introducing a new fundamental concept. They reviewed G, D, E minor, and C chords, with the Tutor implementing exercises to correct the Student's C chord placement. The session then moved to learning the pentatonic scale, with the Tutor explaining finger positioning and providing a structure for continued practice.
Pentatonic Scale Finger Numbering and Fret Assignment
E Minor Pentatonic Scale Pattern (5th Position)
Introduction to Pentatonic Scales
The Universal Chord Progression (I-V-vi-IV)
Building Chord Muscle Memory
Chord Practice & Correction
Student and Tutor engaged in a guitar lesson, reviewing how to read tabs and practice various open major and minor chords. They then began learning the chord progression for "Country Roads," focusing on transitioning between G, D, E minor, and C chords while integrating the song's lyrics. The Student received homework to practice this specific chord progression and its lyrical synchronization.
Understanding Guitar Chord Charts
Forming Foundational Open Chords
Achieving Clean Chord Sounds
Building Finger Strength & Endurance
Mastering Chord Transitions
First Song Application: 'Country Roads'
The session opened with a discussion about the UK's Eurovision selection process and challenges in the music industry, including artist development. The Student then practiced guitar chords, reviewing E minor, A minor, C, and D, and learning G major. The Tutor introduced how to read guitar tabs to help the Student learn chords independently, and future lessons will cover recording equipment and music theory.
Introduction to Reading Guitar Tabs (Tablature)
Fundamental Guitar Chords: E minor
A minor
C
D
G
Challenges in Music Collaboration & Production
UK Eurovision Selection & Performance Analysis
The Student and Tutor focused on guitar and singing coordination, practicing rhythmic chord transitions between E minor and A minor while maintaining vocals. They also learned the C major and D major chords, discussed muting techniques, and reviewed guitar anatomy. For follow-up, the Student was advised to practice chord transitions with a metronome, and the next session will involve learning to read guitar tabs.
Coordinated Guitar & Vocal Rhythm
The Power of Muscle Memory
Mastering C Major and D Major Chords
Muting Unwanted Strings in Chords
Essential Guitar Anatomy
Building Chord Transition Fluency
Student and Tutor reviewed the student's Logic Pro project, focusing on organizational best practices, gain staging for vocal automation, and techniques for humanizing MIDI drums. They discussed the importance of project optimization and planned a future lesson on synthesizers and EQ.
Manual Vocal Cleanup using Gain Automation
Avoiding Effect Bloat in Projects
Humanizing MIDI Drum Performances
Gain Staging with the Utility Gain Plugin
Project Organization with Track Stacks and Labeling
The Student and Tutor revisited guitar chord vocabulary, focusing on E minor and A minor, and practiced strumming techniques with a pick. They also began exercises integrating singing with guitar playing to improve coordination. Homework was assigned to practice seamless transitions between E minor and A minor daily for five minutes.
Consistent Practice & Instrument Integration
Essential Open Chords: E minor & A minor
Optimizing Guitar Holding Technique
Strumming Rhythms: Downstrokes & Upstrokes with a Pick
Coordination Exercise: Singing While Playing
Mastering Smooth Chord Transitions
Advanced A minor Technique: Thumb Muting
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Looping Pedals
Metronome Apps
Backing Track Libraries
DAWs
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Note taking
Mobile joining
Weekend lessons
Open Q&A
Record lessons
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