Ryder Swan
Train with a Templeton graduate who guides you through creative and personalized instruction.
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Ryder Swan
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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Ryder - Know your guitar teacher
Hey! My name is Ryder Swan, do you feel like you are stuck in a rut? Just beginning your guitar journey? Or Getting back into it? Do you want to take your guitar playing to the next level? Well you're in the right place. I'm an extremely passionate guitar player/teacher and i love sharing my knowledge of the thing i love to do most in the world! With over 15 years of teaching experience with all levels of guitar playing and expertise in soloing, improvisation, Blues, Fingerpicking, chords, strumming, and techniques i will be able to help you improve the things that inspire you the most. Sometimes practice can be boring and feel daunting but lets change that! Let's jump right in to learning and playing your favorite songs or soloing over your favorite jam tracks and most importantly let's have fun! I'm super excited to be a part of your guitar journey so what do you say? Let's jam!
Your guitar teacher expertise
Guitar for beginners
Chords and Rhythms
Fingerstyle
Chord Progressions
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Scales and Modes
Music theory
Learner for guitar lessons
Adult/Professionals
Guitar for Kids
School
All levels
College
Guitar for Adults
Guitar for Advanced
Guitar for Intermediate
Guitar for Beginners
Guitar lessons quick guide
In my personalized teaching methods, i will foster your creativity and passion to me this is the most important part, everyone is unique in their own way so lets bring it out of you. With patience and passion i will bring engaging technique-focused lessons based on your preferred style of playing. I use amp simulators and DAWs for an immersive and dynamic experience as well as provide you with backing tracks. I will teach you lines and songs from your favorite artists. Part of my style of teaching involves letting my students tell me what they want to learn and i will help you achieve your goals of course i will guide you and always have new things to learn or think about but let's face it the reason you wanted to play guitar wasn't scales or music theory it was something you heard that inspired you to pick up the guitar and say "i wanna do that" I will set and guide you on the right path for success no matter your skill level.
Strumming made easy in class
89% students say rhythm and timing improved quickly
Guitar lessons have strong results in a short time
91% Parent feel they kids have started playing songs within weeks
Guitar lessons that balance theory and fun
Includes just enough music theory to support practical learning
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric 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 Ryder
The student practiced new guitar techniques, including slides, hammer-ons, and specific chord voicings, to learn a new song. They also reviewed existing chords and strumming patterns, with a focus on improving fluidity and technique, and were advised to practice finger exercises to build strength.
Guitar Slides and Hammer-ons
Basic Open Chords and Strumming Patterns
Introduction to Power Chords
The tutor and student worked on various guitar chord progressions and strumming techniques, practicing transitions between chords like E minor, G, C add9, D, A minor, F, and different variations of G. They also focused on developing fingerpicking skills and refining strumming patterns for improved musicality.
Chord Progressions: E minor
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C add9
Muting Strings for Tone Control
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The student and tutor worked through guitar chord progressions and techniques, starting with a simpler song and progressing to more complex jazz voicings and song structures. They practiced specific chord shapes, strumming patterns, and transitions, with a plan to send charts and have the student select songs for future lessons.
Chord Shapes and Voicings
Chord Progressions and Linear Movement
Jazz Chord Extensions and Variations
Playing Techniques: Muting and Hammer-ons
Understanding Root Notes and Transposition
The tutor introduced and guided the student through new guitar strumming patterns and chord progressions, including E minor, D, C, and G. Practice focused on chord changes, muting techniques, and finger dexterity exercises to improve playing smoothness and accuracy. The student was encouraged to continue practicing these elements.
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The tutor and student worked on fundamental guitar skills, including tuning, basic strumming, and learning several essential chords (E minor, G major, C add 9, D major). They also practiced a common strumming pattern and discussed techniques for improving clarity and building finger strength, with a plan to continue practicing chord shapes and finger independence.
Guitar Tuning
Basic Strumming Technique
Chord Shapes and Finger Placement
Building Finger Calluses
Musical Alphabet and Fretboard Navigation
The Student and Tutor worked extensively on learning a song by breaking down its musical structure, chords, and strumming patterns. They practiced specific guitar techniques like hammer-ons and explored theoretical concepts such as modes and scale structures, with a brief discussion on electric guitar setup.
Hammer-ons and Pull-offs
Chord Voicings and Variations
Grace Notes and Rhythmic Embellishments
Barre Chords and Finger Strength
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Amp Simulators
DAWs
Guitar Tuner Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Engaging guitar lessons
Pets are welcomed
Record lessons
Chat for quick help
Note taking
Parent feedback

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Every tutor is interviewed and selected for subject expertise and teaching skill.
