Patrick Willse
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Patrick Willse
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
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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!
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International Baccalaureate (IB)
Music theory
Guitar Techniques
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Scales and Modes
Chords and Rhythms
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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
Guitar concepts taught by Patrick
Student and Tutor focused on improving chord reading skills on the guitar using new exercises and simple songs from a historical method book. They practiced identifying and playing various chord shapes and discussed the importance of recognizing underlying chord structures in pieces. The Tutor provided these new materials for the Student to practice for future revision.
Direct Chord Reading on Guitar
Efficient Right-Hand Finger Cycling
Chord Shapes as Fretboard Formulas
Parallel and Relative Key Relationships
Personalized Fingering & Musical Expressivity
The Tutor and Student worked on guitar technique, focusing on dynamic expressiveness and smooth chord transitions in "Espanola." They also began reviewing a new piece, "Love for," with an emphasis on anticipating finger placements for challenging sections. The next session was scheduled for two weeks later due to the student's upcoming vacation.
Musical Phrasing and Section Identification
Rhythm and Tablature Integration
Fingerboard Navigation and Chord Transitions
Dynamic Phrasing in Music
The Student and Tutor worked on learning the song "Highways of Gold" by Jaguar Love on the guitar, focusing on specific amp settings, octave-based verse patterns, unique chord shapes for the verse, and arpeggio riffs for the pre-chorus/chorus and solo sections. The Tutor emphasized the use of octaves, muting techniques, and arpeggios as fundamental guitar skills, planning to cover a "big break" section of the song in the following session.
Left-Hand Muting (Fretting Hand)
Major 7 Arpeggios in Emo Lead
Arpeggio Technique for Riffs
Unique Chord Voicings: D Major & F# Minor
Octave Riffing for Emo/Hardcore
Electric Guitar Tone Shaping
The Student and Tutor worked on guitar technique, focusing on dynamics, fingering for specific chord progressions, and rhythmic accuracy in a new piece, "Espanola." They also discussed versatile D minor chord fingerings, the importance of deliberate tempo for musical expression, and the CAGED system for understanding chord shapes. The Student is to continue practicing the introduced pieces for the next session.
Chord Voicings and Modal Color
Tablature as a Learning Tool
The CAGED System: Unlocking Chord Shapes
Mastering Tempo for Musicality
Versatile D Minor Fingering
The Tutor and Student continued their guitar lesson by reviewing a Corelli etude, analyzing its chord structures and formal sections. They then introduced a new Carcassi Waltz, focusing on chord shape recognition, challenging voicings, and the importance of fingering. The session aimed to improve the Student's chord reading ability and slow, deliberate practice was recommended for the new piece.
Effective Practice Strategies
Navigating Complex Chord Voicings
Understanding Musical Structure: A/B Sections and Bridge
Chord Identification and Inversions
The Student and Tutor discussed the Student's guitar practice, addressing persistent finger pain and recommending a stress ball for strengthening. They reviewed songs in the key of G and then introduced 'Friend of the Devil' by Grateful Dead, practicing its unique chord voicings, specific fingerings, and strumming patterns, including Travis picking. The Tutor will provide a tab for the song as the Student will be away for two weeks.
The "Scale is a Chord
Chord is a Scale" Principle
Introduction to Travis Picking
Musical Phrasing and Communication
Understanding Slash Chords
Exploring Chord Shapes in the Key of G
Guitar Ergonomics & Finger Health
Learning tools used in guitar classes
PDF Sheet Music
Guitar Tuner Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Chord Diagram Apps
Metronome Apps
Engaging guitar lessons
Open Q&A
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Note taking
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