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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10 lessons


5% off

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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

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Ear training

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Chord Progressions

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Songs and Repertoire

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Music theory

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Scales and Modes

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Strumming and Picking Techniques

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Chords and Rhythms

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Guitar for Adults

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Guitar for Advanced

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Guitar for Intermediate

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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!

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Rated 5 stars for engaging guitar lessons

94% students find the lessions fun, focused, and easy to follow

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Guitar lessons have strong results in a short time

91% Parent feel they kids have started playing songs within weeks

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Step-by-step guitar classes tracking

86% students see clear milestones across levels

Types of guitar lessons

Guitar

Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

Electric Guitar

Electric Guitar

Bass Guitar

Bass Guitar

Flexible Scheduling

Allows 1h early scheduling

Allows 1h early rescheduling

Can wait for 20 mins after joining

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Guitar concepts taught by Kristopher

Student learned 4 days ago

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

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Student learned 4 days ago

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

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Student learned 4 days ago

The student and tutor focused on music production, specifically utilizing GarageBand for song recording and development. They worked on applying chord progressions to new and existing songs and practiced using a metronome for timing and editing.

Chord Progressions and Song Structure

Audio Input and Track Management in GarageBand

Metronome and Timing in Music Production

Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Basics

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Student learned 4 days ago

The student and tutor explored fundamental guitar theory, focusing on major scales, modes, and chord construction. They practiced applying scale patterns on the fretboard and introduced pentatonic scales for improvisation, with plans to send study materials.

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

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Student learned 5 days ago

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

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Student learned 11 days ago

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

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Learning tools used in guitar classes

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Looping Pedals

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Guitar Tuner Apps

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Backing Track Libraries

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PDF Sheet Music

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Chord Diagram Apps

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DAWs

Engaging guitar lessons

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Pets are welcomed

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Weekend lessons

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Open Q&A

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