Kristopher Gottlieb
Explore guitar through expressive lessons shaped by years of musical training and a strong foundation at Plano East.
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Kristopher Gottlieb
Diploma degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
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30 lessons
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20 lessons
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10 lessons
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Kristopher - Know your guitar teacher
My name is Kristopher Gottlieb, and I'm a seasoned guitarist and vocalist with more than ten years teaching experience and over fifteen years of professional experience writing, recording, and touring in various bands of different genres. I've toured the US extensively and have played and sang in venues from theaters and festivals, to restaurants and coffee shops around the globe. Specializing in music theory, songwriting, vocals, and lead/harmony guitar, I offer tailored, top-notch lessons in acoustic, electric, and bass guitar, as well as incorporating singing into your playing and original material. Ranging from scales, sweeps, and picking techniques, to strumming patterns and song repertoire, I cover it all! Whether you're a compete beginner or an advanced shredder, I cater to all levels, including adults and kids of all ages. Let's strum to success together with personalized learning and expert teaching. Book your lessons today for a tailored musical journey like never before!
Your guitar teacher expertise
Ear training
Chord Progressions
Songs and Repertoire
Music theory
Scales and Modes
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Chords and Rhythms
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Guitar for Adults
Guitar for Advanced
Guitar for Intermediate
Guitar for Beginners
Guitar for Kids
Guitar lessons quick guide
My lessons are crafted with a creative and empathetic approach, integrating music theory seamlessly with fundamental technique for an enjoyable, well-rounded and thorough learning experience that's fun and inspiring. Specializing in guitar and vocals, including electric, acoustic, and bass guitar, I've catered to a diverse audience of over fifty students, ranging from children to adults at various skill levels and music interests. I've taught students from the earliest beginners and child prodigies, to adult hobbyists and professional touring music producers, and tailor my lessons to each individual based on their specific focus and musical goals. By infusing expressive musicality into each lesson, I ensure that students not only grasp the fundamentals, but also develop a deep passion for music and an inspiration to explore, listen, and grow. This fosters proficiency in a fun and interactive learning environment that they can apply to their musical journey!
Rated 5 stars for engaging guitar lessons
94% students find the lessions fun, focused, and easy to follow
Guitar lessons have strong results in a short time
91% Parent feel they kids have started playing songs within weeks
Step-by-step guitar classes tracking
86% students see clear milestones across levels
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Bass Guitar
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining

10 day Refund
Free Tutor Swap

Guitar concepts taught by Kristopher
The tutor and student worked on guitar techniques, focusing on specific chords like B minor and practicing song sections from "In the Stars." They also dedicated time to practicing various guitar scales, including pentatonic and Aolian modes, with the tutor providing detailed fingerings and positional guidance for the student to practice daily.
Guitar Scales: Pentatonic and Major
Guitar Tuning and Intonation
Chord Progressions and Strumming Patterns
B Minor Chord Voicing
The Tutor and Student delved into guitar theory, focusing on pentatonic scale positions and their correlation with musical modes. They then analyzed and practiced a guitar solo, working on techniques like bends, vibrato, and rhythmic accuracy, with a plan to continue improving these skills.
Arpeggios in Guitar Solos
Microtonal Music and Guitar
Guitar Scale Modes and Pentatonics
D Minor Pentatonic Scale
Chord Progressions and Song Structure
Audio Input and Track Management in GarageBand
Metronome and Timing in Music Production
Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Basics
Musical Modes: The Seven Flavors of Scales
Chord Quality: The Role of the Third
Pentatonic Scales: The Foundation of Blues and Rock
Movable Guitar Shapes and Patterns
Relative Minor: The Sister of the Major Key
The Tutor and Student worked on two guitar pieces, "The Night We Met" and another song with lyrics "I found a love for me." They practiced specific picking, strumming, and muting techniques, focusing on chord transitions, rhythmic timing in 6/8 and 3/4 time, and applying these to the songs. The next lesson is scheduled for next Thursday or Friday.
Song Structure and Section Navigation
Dynamic Playing: Picking vs. Strumming
Rhythmic Feel and Time Signatures
Chord Voicings and Strumming Patterns
The student and tutor worked on guitar skills, including tuning and practicing bar chords (C minor, G minor) and a specific B minor chord shape. They analyzed strumming patterns for the song "Ordinary" and applied learned chords to song sections, with a plan to practice the B minor chord throughout the week.
Chord Progressions in Songwriting
Strumming Patterns for Song Accompaniment
Non-Bar Chord Voicings: B Minor
Bar Chords: Movable Shapes
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Looping Pedals
Guitar Tuner Apps
Backing Track Libraries
PDF Sheet Music
Chord Diagram Apps
DAWs
Engaging guitar lessons
Pets are welcomed
Weekend lessons
Open Q&A
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