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.
Your music teacher expertise
Jazz
Folk
Film/Movie
Pop
Country
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Learner types for music lessons
Music for kids
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Music for beginners
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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
Student and Tutor worked on advanced guitar strumming techniques using the song "Good Old Dude." They focused on mastering a downstroke pattern with specific chord durations and rhythmic emphasis, practicing smooth chord transitions while incorporating a subtle upstroke. The Tutor provided a recording for the Student to practice the correct rhythm and chord changes as follow-up.
Foundational Downstroke Strumming
Rhythmic Emphasis & Counting
Chord Progression Strum Counts (Good Old Tune)
Integrating Upstrokes
Chord-Specific String Muting
Strumming Hand Technique & Momentum
The Student and Tutor practiced ukulele, reviewing chords like C, A minor, F, G, and E minor, along with different strumming patterns. They then transitioned to vocal exercises, focusing on solfège, intervals, and proper diaphragmatic breathing techniques. The Tutor recommended practicing ukulele for at least 10 minutes a couple of times a week.
Ukulele Strumming Rhythms
Vocal Solfège & Diaphragmatic Breathing
Core Ukulele Chords: C
Am
F
G
Ukulele Posture & Pick Grip
Ukulele Tuning Fundamentals
Student and Tutor worked on advanced guitar strumming patterns and rhythmic emphasis techniques, practicing along with several songs to apply the concepts. They also explored specific chord voicings, such as a suspended D and the George Harrison G, for smoother transitions and richer sounds. The session concluded with a review of song structure analysis and a brief introduction to the Nashville Number System, with a plan to continue practice.
Strumming Dynamics & Emphasis (The "Subtraction Game")
Dynamic Chord Voicings & Suspended Chords
Acoustic Guitar as a Rhythmic & Percussive Tool
Deconstructing Song Structures & Chord Timing
Mastering Tempo and Performance Nuance
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
Teaching tools used in music classes
Backing Track Libraries
Pitch and Tuning Apps
Recording Apps
Metronome spps
Ear Training Software
Interactive music lessons
Open Q&A
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Weekend lessons
Record lessons
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