Tomás Insaurralde
Enjoy lessons from a caring instructor who uses both theory and personal creativity to guide your growth.




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Tomás Insaurralde
Diploma degree
/ 55 min
Tomás - Know your guitar teacher
I'm Tomás Insaurralde, a seasoned guitar tutor with over 7 years of experience. My journey with music began long ago, shaping my belief that music is best enjoyed when shared within a community. I honed my skills under the guidance of esteemed mentors and even pursued the Advanced Guitar Performance program at La Colmena in Argentina. Having been part of successful music projects as a guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, I now pour my expertise into teaching. At Garage, where I'm a co-director, we've crafted a unique teaching method centered around songs and group rehearsals, now seamlessly adapted for online learning without compromising the warmth of in-person lessons. My approach is tailored to each student's aspirations and skill level, focusing on making learning enjoyable and fulfilling through personalized lessons. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, my lessons in chord progressions, fingerstyle techniques, music theory, and more are designed to help you grow and excel in your musical journey. Let's strum our way to mastering the guitar together!
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I have been sharing my passion for music through guitar lessons for over a decade, blending creativity, theory, and empathy in my teaching style. My focus spans a variety of guitar types, including acoustic, electric, classical, and bass, catering to students of all levels from school to professional musicians. I utilize tech tools like amp simulators, DAWs, and ear training software to enhance the online learning experience. My curriculum aligns with various educational standards like A-Levels, AP Program, and IB, ensuring a comprehensive and structured approach. With a student audience of over 100, I offer personalized tutoring that integrates theory, technique, and musical expression, fostering a progressive and enjoyable learning journey.
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Guitar concepts taught by Tomás
The session focused on clarifying chords for "Don't Look Back in Anger" and introducing the minor pentatonic scale for guitar practice. Student and Tutor also discussed strategies for improving rhythm and coordination, including practicing strumming along to the song and coordinating single chord strums with singing. For follow-up, the student will practice the minor pentatonic scale, new rhythm exercises, and consider a new song, "Diamondina Drover," which will involve learning arpeggios.
Minor Pentatonic Scale: Shape 1
Refining Chord Practice & Song Flow
Prioritizing Rhythmic Continuity
Coordinated Chord & Vocal Timing
Tuning Considerations for Play-Along
The Student and Tutor practiced guitar warm-up exercises and reviewed chord theory, including the identification of root notes and the application of barre chord shapes. They then focused on learning and practicing a new section of the song "Don't Look Back in Anger," specifically the pre-chorus, with attention to chord transitions and strumming patterns. The Student was encouraged to practice singing along with the song and review the updated chord chart.
Melody-Chord Association & Singing Foundations
Finger Dexterity & Picking Patterns
Open Major & Minor Chords: Roots & Recognition
Bar Chord Mechanics: Finding Roots & Applying Shapes
E7 Chord Fingering & Transitions
Song Structure & Strumming Dynamics
Student and Tutor reviewed guitar theory, focusing on the construction of major and minor chords, intervals, and the C major scale. They practiced strumming techniques for sustain and alternating picking, and worked on the song "Don't Look Back in Anger." The Student will send their chord notes to the Tutor for clarification on a specific song section for the next lesson.
Core Chord Construction: Root
Third
and Fifth
Major vs. Minor Chords: The Role of the Third
Guitar Fretboard Logic: Half-Steps and Note Placement
Optimizing Guitar Technique: Right Hand & Note Sustain
Chord Transition Strategies & Proper Guitar Posture
The Student and Tutor began a guitar lesson, starting with fundamental warm-up and fingering exercises. They moved on to music theory for chords, practicing various open and bar chord shapes, and reviewing fretboard notes. The session concluded with an introduction to strumming techniques and song structure using 'Don't Look Back in Anger,' with the Student assigned to add songs to a Spotify playlist for future study.
Daily Guitar Warm-up & Fingering Exercises
Optimizing Pick Holding Technique
Basic Chord Theory: Root
Third
and Fifth
Open Chord Mastery & Practice Strategy
Movable Bar Chord Shapes (6th String Root)
Rhythmic Strumming & Subdivision Method
The Student and Tutor conducted an introductory guitar lesson, establishing the Student's current skill level and learning objectives, specifically improving bar chords and playing songs. They reviewed common open chords, discussed chord theory including root notes and major/minor distinctions, and practiced bar chord techniques and transitions. The session concluded with the Tutor outlining a personalized practice routine and lesson plan, with the Student expressing interest in scheduling regular weekly lessons.
Mastering Open Chord Fundamentals
Chord Structure: Root Notes and Harmony
Introduction to Bar Chord Principles
Effective Bar Chord Practice & Transitions
Personalized & Structured Practice Routines
The Tutor and Student reviewed fundamental music theory, focusing on the construction of major, minor, and seventh chords on the guitar. They practiced identifying and applying chord shapes, then moved on to executing specific solo and arpeggio sections from musical pieces, with a plan to cover octaves in the next lesson.
Chord Voicings and Root Position
Basic Chord Construction: Triads
Major vs. Minor Chords
Introduction to Seventh Chords
Arpeggios and Broken Chords
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