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
Pop
Country
Electronic
Rock
Jazz
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Learner types for music lessons
Music for advanced
Music for beginners
Music for intermediate
Music for kids
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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 focused on guitar techniques, specifically practicing licks from "Sweet Child O' Mine" and "Shivers," along with chord progressions. They also reviewed guitar amp settings for optimal sound and incorporated vocal exercises based on the learned melodies. The Student was encouraged to practice the material throughout the week.
Vocal Pitch Matching with Guitar
Optimizing Guitar Tone & Amp Settings
Mastering the B Minor Chord
Chord Progressions & Strumming Patterns
Applying Scales to Melodies
Mastering Guitar Lick Fingerings
The Student and Tutor worked on learning the chords for a specific song, focusing on the A suspended two, D suspended two, and the challenging F# minor bar chord. They practiced finger placement, strumming patterns, and explored an alternative technique for the F# minor chord. The Student was assigned homework to practice the F# minor bar chord daily to strengthen their hand.
Essential Guitar Hand Health & Posture
Jimi Hendrix-Style Bar Chord (F# Minor)
Mastering the F# Minor Bar Chord
Suspended 2 Chords (Asus2 & Dsus2)
Capo and Relative Fret Numbering
The Student and Tutor engaged in a singing lesson focused on vocal warm-ups and exercises to improve breath control, pitch accuracy, and vocal range. They practiced long holds, various interval exercises including `do-ti-do` and `tiki` patterns, and a minor scale exercise. The Tutor provided guidance on mouth shape and troubleshooting technical audio settings to enhance the learning experience.
Optimizing Vocal Production & Technical Setup
Navigating & Extending Vocal Range
Dynamic Interval Training
Vocal Warm-ups & Breath Control
The Student and Tutor focused on ukulele practice, refining the song "Riptide" with attention to chord changes and strumming. They also introduced a new song, "Hey There Delilah," learning its primary chords, including a new E minor chord. The session concluded with vocal warm-ups and solfège exercises, and the Student was encouraged to practice the new E minor chord.
Vocal Warm-ups & Solfege Scales
Ukulele Strumming & Chord Transitions
Mastering Essential Ukulele Chords
Online Resources for Ukulele Chords
The Student and Tutor worked on learning two distinct guitar pieces: the lead riff and strumming pattern for Michael Jackson's "Beat It," and an intricate lead lick primarily played on the higher frets. They focused on specific finger techniques, rhythmic accuracy, and chord progressions. The Student was encouraged to practice the new lead lick slowly during the week for homework.
Practicing Electric Guitar Unplugged
The Power of Slow
Deliberate Practice
Strategic Finger Placement for Difficult Licks
"Crazy Train" Lead Riff (Main Theme)
"Beat It" Strumming Pattern (Rhythm)
"Beat It" Lead Riff (Verse)
Student and Tutor spent the session practicing the song "Riptide" on the ukulele, focusing on chords, strumming patterns, and singing along. They also learned the C major scale on the ukulele, integrating it with solfege practice. For homework, the Student was encouraged to practice the song's strumming pattern and the C major scale.
Integrating Vocals with Ukulele Play
C Major Scale on Ukulele & Solfège
Riptide Strumming Pattern & Rhythm
Riptide Song Structure & Chord Progression
Ukulele Tuning Fundamentals
Teaching tools used in music classes
Ear Training Software
Metronome spps
Backing Track Libraries
Recording Apps
Pitch and Tuning Apps
Interactive music lessons
Weekend lessons
Parent feedback
Pets are welcomed
Note taking
Mobile joining
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