Kristopher Gottlieb
Top Rated Multi-Instrumentalist and Vocal Instructor with 15+ Years Professional Experience
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Kristopher Gottlieb
Diploma degree
/ 55 min
About your music teacher
I am Kristopher Gottlieb, a multi-instrumentalist, guitarist, and vocalist with over 15 years of touring, studio, and teaching experience. Drawing from my deep background in guitar, bass, and practical music theory, my lessons focus on real-world skills that build genuine musical fluency. Every session is tailored to your current level and goals. My core focus centers on interval training, relative pitch, and tracking chord progressions. A major element of my approach includes targeted, practice-based exercises designed to help you develop both relative pitch and perfect pitch over time. To support your technical precision and endurance, I also integrate essential breathing fundamentals into our routine. Through this framework, you will learn to transcribe music by ear, harmonize naturally, and connect what you hear directly to your voice or instrument. I work with students of all ages, including adults managing busy lives. To make learning sustainable, I provide a highly flexible schedule and a relaxed, patient lesson pace. Whether you want to fix a specific blind spot or completely overhaul your aural skills, we can develop a routine that works for you. All musical styles are welcome, from rock to pop. I will provide custom exercises for you to use at home. Feel free to send a message to discuss your goals and book your first session.
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Jazz
Pop
Blues
Folk
Country
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Learner types for music lessons
Music for adults
Music for intermediate
Music for kids
Music for advanced
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Expert in developing musical techniques
Breaks down complex techniques for easy, effective learning.
Trusted by 95% of parents
Parents observe tangible growth in their child’s musical talent.
Hands-on approach to music learning
Lessons focus on practical playing, technique, and performance.
Types of music lessons
Music Production
Music Composition
Sight-Reading
Digital Audio Workstation
Music Mixing
Sound Engineering
Music concepts taught by Kristopher
The Student and Tutor worked on playing and singing "Time of My Life" on the guitar, focusing on correct chord voicings and dynamic strumming techniques using a 'basketball dribbling' analogy. They also discussed singing projection and tempo control. With the Student's father, they brainstormed future topics including fingerpicking patterns, learning classic guitar solos like "She Shook Me All Night Long," and exploring alternative tunings for continued academic progress.
B7 Chord Finger Placement
Introduction to Guitar Solos & Embellishments
Vocal Projection using Visual Cues
Strumming Dynamics: The Basketball Dribble Analogy
Easy C Minor Chord Variation
Student and Tutor focused on ukulele fundamentals. They covered musical intervals, practiced constructing major scales on single strings, and worked on C, A minor, F, G, and E minor chords. Two specific strumming patterns were practiced, and proper wrist posture was emphasized. The Student was advised to practice the chords and strumming patterns daily.
Proper Hand & Wrist Posture
Musical Intervals
Major Scale Construction (Whole & Half Steps)
Essential Ukulele Chords (C
Am
F
G
Em)
The Student and Tutor practiced playing two songs on the guitar: "Man of the Year" and "Stupid Song." They focused on chord progressions, specific strumming patterns, and techniques such as bassline walk-downs for the first song and adapting piano parts for the second. The plan for the next session includes continuing to work on the bridge of "Stupid Song."
Adapting Piano/Keyboard Songs for Guitar
Dynamic Strumming Patterns & String Emphasis
Bassline Walkdown Technique
Chord Progression & Timing Adaptation
Capo Usage for Key Changes
The Student and Tutor worked on guitar techniques, specifically practicing a plucking pattern and chord changes for a song, strumming chord progressions, and exploring the open F chord shape. They also delved into pentatonic scales, alternate picking, and foundational music theory concepts. The Tutor will provide relevant chord charts and pentatonic patterns for the Student to practice before their next rescheduled session.
Plucking Pattern & Chord Transitions
Clean Chord Voicings & Open F Chord
Minor Pentatonic Scales & Fingerwork
Strumming Dynamics & Root Note Emphasis
Effective Practice & Muscle Memory
The Student and Tutor practiced ukulele skills, including tuning, reviewing and learning new chord shapes (C, A minor, F, G, E minor), and applying a new strumming pattern. The session then shifted to vocal exercises, covering solfege in various keys, practicing thirds and sixth intervals, and working on minor scales. The Tutor suggested practicing the new strumming pattern as follow-up.
New E minor Chord: The 'Stair-Step' Shape
Core Ukulele Chords: C
A minor
F
G
Ukulele Tuning Fundamentals
New Strumming Pattern: "Down
Down
The Tutor and Student worked on developing fingerstyle guitar techniques for a specific song, "I Met You in the Dark." They practiced a "claw" picking pattern, chord transitions, and embellishments like pull-offs, with the Tutor offering guidance on hand position and technique. The next steps involve further practice of these techniques.
Fingerstyle "Claw" Technique
Chord Voicings and Transitions
Hammer-ons and Pull-offs
Capo Usage and Placement
Teaching tools used in music classes
Ear Training Software
Recording Apps
Looping Software
Pitch and Tuning Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Interactive music lessons
Open Q&A
Parent feedback
Record lessons
Pets are welcomed
Weekend lessons
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