Armando Salazar
These guitar sessions combine modern methods with meaningful progress, creating an environment where learning feels exciting.
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Armando Salazar
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Armando - Know your guitar teacher
Armando Salazar with 5+ years of tutoring, composing, and performing music involving guitar, piano, voice and music theory. I am here to ensure students have a solid understanding of music reading and performing based on their comfort level and personal goals! I specialize in music education ranging from beginner-advanced technique reading and writing, repertoire performance, and composing for variety of instruments. Teaching experience ranges from students as young as 5 years old to 60+ years old for adults. General/private and sped education are welcome for all ages and backgrounds. Music performances have included band collaborations, ensemble theme performances, music theater, studio recordings and opera. Along with piano skills, my personal music involves a lot of guitar and voice ranging from folk to heavy metal, rock and electronic pop.
Strumming made easy in class
89% students say rhythm and timing improved quickly
Strong parent endorsements across ages
From kids to teens, parent spoke highly about the guitar teacher
Flexible scheduling for guitar lessons
92% students say guitar classes easily fit into their weekly routines
Guitar lessons quick guide
Making music comprehensible for all ages is my specialty. I first start with a perception of my student; for example, what does the student see or hear when looking at or playing music? Are there any ways the student can express his or herself? Is the music making the student feel overwhelmed or undermined? These types of questions are thought of first so I can have a better understanding of the student and I can make a progress plan based on that students comprehension. Every individual is different and learns in their own way. As an educator, I strive to find a path to success for the students perception of music reading, writing, technique and performance. Using songs and exercises provided by many levels of books and repertoire, students will also have the opportunity to use preferred music to ease into music lessons at a scholar level.
Your guitar teacher expertise
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Guitar for beginners
Songs and Repertoire
Fingerstyle
Scales and Modes
Music theory
Guitar concepts taught by Armando
The class focused on developing the student's vocal technique for rock and metal singing, specifically working on chest voice, pitch accuracy, and adding grit. The student practiced singing excerpts from Metallica and Slipknot songs, with the Tutor providing guidance on tone, rhythm, and harmony. They discussed strategies for engaging the diaphragm and modifying vocal tone.
Vocal Weight and Tone
Finding Vocal Foundation with Chords
Vocal Tone Mimicry
Chest Voice vs. Head Voice
Drop D Tuning
The Student practiced singing "Heart and Soul," "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," and "Mad World," focusing on rhythm, breath control, and emotional expression. The tutor provided guidance on holding notes, phrasing, and enunciation. The student is to practice "Heart and Soul" with the piano for next week.
Breathing Techniques
Rhythm and Beats
Vocal Projection and Tone
Holding Notes for the Correct Duration
Following the Melody
Song Practice: Heart and Soul
Breathing and Vocal Control
Lyrical Interpretation and Memory
Song Practice: Over the Rainbow
The session focused on singing techniques, practicing transitions between head and chest voices in two different songs. The student worked on vocal control, rhythm, and chord progressions, with emphasis on diaphragm use and achieving specific tones. The student was encouraged to practice the techniques and songs discussed during the session.
Rhythmic Vocal Placement
Adding Grit & Distortion
Vocal Octave Leaps
Singing and Playing Simultaneously
Chest Voice
Head Voice
The student and tutor engaged in vocal exercises, focusing on key changes and emotional expression through singing. The session involved practicing vocalization and applying learned techniques to song performance, with an emphasis on feeling and communicating the music effectively. No specific homework or follow-up was explicitly mentioned.
Warm-up Exercises
Vocal Exercises
Musical Expression and Interpretation
Basic Musical Notation
Importance of Practice and Patience
The Tutor guided the Student through vocal exercises focusing on pitch control, resonance, and fry screaming techniques. The Student practiced scales, octave slides, and worked on sections of a Linkin Park song, focusing on core engagement and vocal tone. The Tutor assigned Danzig songs for the Student to listen to in preparation for the next session.
Chest Voice Engagement
Diaphragmatic Support and Core Engagement
Vocal Warm-ups and Register Expansion
Avoiding Imitation and Developing Unique Tone
Application with Karaoke Practice
Chest Voice Slides
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Classical Guitar
Bass Guitar
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Guitar Tuner Apps
Chord Diagram Apps
Amp Simulators
Metronome Apps
PDF Sheet Music
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Guitar for Kids
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Guitar for Adults
Guitar for Beginners
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Engaging guitar lessons
Weekend lessons
Chat for quick help
Note taking
Record lessons
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