Patrick Willse
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Patrick Willse
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Patrick - Know your guitar teacher
Hello, I am Patrick Willse and I am an active professional performing and recording multi-instrumentalist based in Asheville, North Carolina. I have been teaching guitar and electric bass for the past 15 years, I am more than capable of teaching all aspects of Guitar, Bass, Music Theory. Specializing in classical and flamenco fingerstyle technique and slap bass technique, I can share my expertise with all ages and skill levels, from children to adults, beginners to advanced players alike. I teach a wide variety of styles of music, Classical, Rock, Blues and more with a focus toward reading notation and understanding theory, scales, and modes in the language of Jazz. With a particular eye toward a student based teaching style, I craft my lessons toward each students' wants, goals, and needs. Let's strum our way to musical excellence together!
Your guitar teacher expertise
Scales and Modes
Ear training
Chords and Rhythms
Guitar Techniques
Songs and Repertoire
Music theory
Common Core State Standards - CCSS (USA)
Chord Progressions
Learner for guitar lessons
Beginners
Advanced
Kids
Intermediate
Adults
Guitar lessons quick guide
I specialize in teaching guitar and bass to a diverse range of hundreds of students, ranging from children to adults of every skill level. I rely on a student-based teaching approach which incorporates the creative application of music theory and reading to foster a stronger relationship between the student and this beautiful thing that is music. I personalize lesson instruction using tech tools like DAWs, notation, and chord diagram apps to enhance learning both online and offline. My tailored curriculum follow IB standards, ensuring a comprehensive musical education. My methodology strength lies in creative yet practical application, fostering a deep understanding of music, and nurturing the lifelong passion for playing guitar or bass. I strongly believe that the concepts of patience, practice, and persistence are key to learning any instrument and cultivate the difference between practice and play.
Fun and relaxed guitar classes
90% Students enjoy learning without feeling pressured
Boosts confidence in shy learners
88% parents notice improved self-esteem and stage presence
Customized guitar classes for every level
Beginners to advanced players feel the pace suits their needs
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Classical Guitar
Bass Guitar
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Guitar concepts taught by Patrick
The tutor and student explored advanced guitar techniques, focusing on alternative tunings and learning a specific song, "Them Shoes." They practiced complex licks, rhythmic patterns, and discussed guitar maintenance, with plans to continue learning the song in the next session.
The Value of 'Noodling' and Intentional Practice
Exploring Alternate Tunings: The Philosophy and Practice
Guitar Setup and Maintenance: Optimizing Your Instrument
Learning by Phrases: Building Musical Fluency
The Tutor and Student worked on guitar playing techniques, focusing on learning a new song that incorporates complex chord voicings and scale patterns. They practiced reading tablature, identifying notes in different positions, and applied modal scale patterns. The next steps involve continued practice of the new song and mastering specific scale positions.
The Role of Modes in Guitar
Playing Music Phrase by Phrase
Understanding Double Stops
Navigating Guitar Positions
The Student and Tutor explored advanced guitar techniques, including intervallic fretboard navigation, dominant seventh chord shapes, and rhythmic variations. They then introduced pentatonic scales and double stops, demonstrating how to apply these concepts to chord progressions and understand musical structure. The session concluded with plans to practice these new concepts.
Dominant Seven Chord Shapes
The Pentatonic Scale: The 'Highway Path'
Double Stops and Diads for Harmony
Musical Communication and Movement
The Tutor and Student delved into advanced guitar chord voicings, focusing on expanding chord vocabulary, understanding harmonic function, and applying these concepts to songwriting and improvisation. They practiced reinterpreting standard song charts and discussed strategies for making chord knowledge more automatic and musically expressive, with a follow-up on developing original song demos and rehearsal material.
Developing Automaticity in Chord Changes
Effective Practice Strategies
Songwriting Dynamics and Structure
Chord Voicings and Subtraction
The student and tutor worked on advanced guitar techniques, including artificial harmonics and complex rhythmic patterns in various time signatures. They also discussed song structure, musical notation, and efficient fingering strategies, with a recommendation to use Songster for learning resources.
Harmonics in Guitar Playing
Understanding Musical Bridges
Guitar Chord Voicings and Fingerings
Time Signature Changes in Music
The student and tutor worked on guitar chord fingerings and reading musical notation. They practiced various chord shapes, discussed the 12-bar blues form, and explored rhythmic patterns. The tutor provided advice on guitar ergonomics and potential instrument modifications for improved playability.
Guitar Chord Voicings and Finger Placement
Reading Guitar Chord Charts
12-Bar Blues Form and 1-4-5 Progression
Finger Arching and Hand Strength for Bar Chords
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Backing Track Libraries
DAWs
Guitar Tuner Apps
Metronome Apps
Looping Pedals
Engaging guitar lessons
Note taking
Chat for quick help
Open Q&A
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
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