Kristopher Gottlieb
Explore guitar through expressive lessons shaped by years of musical training and a strong foundation at Plano East.
Private lessons - Kristopher Gottlieb
Diploma degree
$33
/ hour
About 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!
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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
Guitar lessons overview
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!
Your guitar teacher specialities
Songs and Repertoire
Fingerstyle
Music theory
Ear training
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Guitar for beginners
Chords and Rhythms
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Guitar concept taught by Kristopher
Kristopher Gottlieb tutored Teresa Petty on bass guitar, focusing on scales, intervals, and fretboard navigation. Teresa practiced finger placements, scale patterns in C major and E minor, and identifying intervals on the fretboard. Kristopher will send charts to reinforce the concepts, and Teresa will consider a song to work on in the next session.
A Minor Scale
E Minor Scale
Minor Thirds
Major Thirds
Fifths
Octaves
Finger Placement
Kristopher gave Hannah a guitar lesson focusing on strumming patterns, chord progressions, and timing, using songs like "Hey Driver," "Heading South," and "It'll Be Fine" as practice material. They also worked on the A minor pentatonic scale and a "walk-down" riff. Kristopher assigned practice exercises, including learning a chorus progression, and suggested hand stretches, while also committing to learning a new song, "28," for the next lesson.
Pentatonic Scales
Chord Strumming Patterns in 3/4 Timing
Chord Progressions and Song Structure
Hand Tension and Finger Positioning
Combining Strumming with Riffs
Kristopher Gottlieb tutored Kenneth Fuller on guitar, covering A minor, C major, and pentatonic scales, along with barre chords (B minor and F# minor). Kenneth practiced various scale positions and finger exercises, while Kristopher provided guidance on technique and hand care. Kristopher assigned chord diagrams for practice and scheduled the next session for the following week.
Sequencing Scales
Pentatonic Scale Positions
Bar Chords
A-shaped Bar Chord
Three Notes Per String Scales
Kristopher Gottlieb and Jocelyne engaged in a vocal lesson that included warm-up exercises, interval practice with a focus on less common sixths, and applying techniques to the song "Amazing Grace." Kristopher provided feedback on Jocelyne's breathing and vocal delivery, and they discussed the possibility of incorporating guitar lessons in future sessions. They agreed to schedule the next session for noon next week and discussed renewing the lessons through the Wingi portal.
Studio Sound Settings
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Head Voice
Music Lessons with Instruments
Vocal Inflection
Interval Training (Sixths)
Kristopher Gottlieb taught Joseph Lipman about pentatonic scales, covering the five positions and their relationship to major and minor keys. Joseph practiced finger placements and techniques like chromatic slides and bends. Kristopher sent Joseph a chart of the pentatonic scale positions and they agreed to continue the lesson next week, focusing on Joseph's preferred topics.
Pentatonic Scales
Pentatonic Positions
Improvisation Techniques
Double Stops
Sequencing Pentatonics
Kristopher Gottlieb led Hannah through a guitar lesson covering chord voicings, strumming patterns, pentatonic scales, and seventh chords. Hannah practiced chord transitions, scale patterns, and strumming techniques, and was assigned practice exercises focusing on chord pairings and scale memorization. Kristopher suggested Hannah send song requests before the next lesson to tailor the practice material.
Strumming Patterns
A Minor Pentatonic Scale
Chord Pairs for Memorization
Relative Minor Keys
E7 Chord
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Bass Guitar
Free lesson slots
1 / 1
Teaching tools used in guitar classes
Backing Track Libraries
DAWs
Amp Simulators
Metronome Apps
Guitar Tuner Apps
Looping Pedals
Student types for guitar lessons
Guitar for Adults
Guitar for Beginners
Guitar for Kids
Guitar for Advanced
Guitar for Intermediate
Interactive guitar lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
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