Angela McIntosh
Beginner Guitar lessons, chord and song-focused, individually tailored curriculum
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Angela McIntosh
Diploma degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
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30 lessons
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Angela - Know your guitar teacher
I’m Angela McIntosh, a double-certificate holder with 15 years of guitar experience. I teach beginners, especially those wanting to learn chords so that they can play virtually any song! As time goes on, we can get into more complex chords, bar chords, finger style, etc. I feel a song-focused approach as opposed to a scale-focused approach leads to better practice outcomes, and teaches the student in context (though I do encourage scale practice as well). I believe patience is key for beginners, especially younger musicians who might experience some discomfort in the fingers when just starting out. Rest assured, the sting goes away quickly as callouses form. If you are looking to use guitar to write songs, I am always happy to teach songwriting skills in conjunction; one of my specialties is chord progressions and their emotive qualities. I look forward to working with you!
Your guitar teacher expertise
Songs and Repertoire
Guitar for beginners
Chords and Rhythms
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Chord Progressions
Learner for guitar lessons
High School students
Elementary School students
College students
Middle School students
Guitar lessons quick guide
The core of my teaching is patience and empathy. Students do better when they feel safe and seen as an equal, even though they’re just starting out. I want to hear your voice, what your goals are, what is working and what isn’t, how motivation affects your practice, all of these inform my lessons, and no answer will be judged. I use guitar tabs to find chords for songs, and will occasionally modify them if I think there are easier or better chords. Metronome apps are supremely helpful for teaching consistent rhythm, and I believe that that practice should start early. Every lesson is specifically tailored to the students individual goals and learning style. If you feel you’re not very good, but you’re motivated, all the better! Hard work is far more important than natural talent, and “bad” playing (very subjective) is the foundation of all good playing. Let’s build upon that!
Fun and relaxed guitar classes
90% Students enjoy learning without feeling pressured
Guitar lessons have strong results in a short time
91% Parent feel they kids have started playing songs within weeks
Guitar lessons that balance theory and fun
Includes just enough music theory to support practical learning
Guitar concepts taught by Angela
The student and tutor worked on vocal exercises and practiced singing two songs to improve vocal technique and performance skills. The session included targeted practice on specific sections of each song, focusing on energy, confidence, and lyric memorization. Future sessions were scheduled to continue vocal training.
Vocal Energy and Confidence
Song Memorization Techniques
Karaoke as a Practice Tool
Building Song Intensity
The session focused on vocal technique, breath control, and song arrangement, with the student working on applying new vocal techniques to an original song. They also refined the melody and phrasing of specific lines. The tutor recommended demo recording and offered production assistance for the student's song.
Vocal Warm-ups: Range Extension
New Song Technique: Head Voice and Gentle Approach
Melody Solidification and Note Selection
Rhythmic Precision and Breath Control
Grace Notes and Vocal Flourishes
The Student practiced vocal warm-ups and worked on singing 'Cups' by Anna Kendrick, focusing on confidence and rhythm. They also explored lyric interpretation and melody creation for an original song, experimenting with incorporating pop music elements. The tutor recommended listening to the song 'Santa Fe' from the musical Newsies and suggested exploring the Band Lab website for recording music.
Poppy Tone
Vocal Riffs
Vocal Warm-ups
Song Structure (Verse
Chorus
Outro)
Confidence in Singing
Songwriting Lyrics
The session focused on vocal exercises and songwriting. The student practiced vocal warm-ups to improve range and tone and collaborated with the tutor to write the chorus and melody for an original song. The student was instructed to record melody ideas and continue developing the song lyrics.
Vocal Warm-ups
Recording Melodies for Recall
Chord Progressions and Song Vibe
Inspiration vs. Copying
Rhyme Scheme and Meter
Song Structure: Verse vs. Chorus
Hooks and Catchiness
The student and tutor engaged in vocal warm-ups and practiced two songs, "Blank Space" and "Good Luck, Babe!" The lesson emphasized register transitions, rhythm, enunciation, and achieving resonant high notes. No specific homework was assigned, but the student was encouraged to continue practicing the techniques covered.
Register Switching
Lyric Memorization
Rhythmic Accuracy
High Note Clarity
Vocal Warm-ups
The session focused on songwriting and vocal technique. The student presented an original song, and the Tutor provided feedback on lyrical conciseness, rhythm, and overall clarity. They also worked on vocal warm-ups to expand the student's vocal range. The student was asked to prepare a Google doc with the lyrics and to continue refining the song for the next session. Rescheduling options were discussed in lieu of the upcoming holiday.
Songwriting: Conciseness and Rhythm
Vocal Warm-ups: Expanding Range and Nasality
Chord Voicing and Melody: A♭sus2 Chord
Lyric Revision: Achieving Clarity and Tone
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Guitar Tuner Apps
Chord Diagram Apps
Metronome Apps
Engaging guitar lessons
Weekend lessons
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
Note taking
Record lessons
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