Ryder Swan
Train with a Templeton graduate who guides you through creative and personalized instruction.
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Guitar lessons - Ryder Swan
Diploma degree
/ 30 min
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!
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
Your guitar teacher expertise
Ear training
Guitar Techniques
Songs and Repertoire
Chords and Rhythms
Guitar for beginners
Scales and Modes
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Guitar concept taught by Ryder
The Student reviewed music theory, focusing on major scales, chord progressions, and relative minors. They practiced constructing and playing 2-5-1 and 12-bar blues progressions in different keys. The Tutor assigned tabs for major and minor pentatonic scales as homework, emphasizing practicing the pentatonic scale all over the neck and identifying the key.
Major Scale (Three Notes Per String)
2-5-1 Chord Progression
12-Bar Blues Progression
Pentatonic Scales and Relative Minors
Relative Minor
Chord Numbers and Qualities
Numbering the Scale
The Student and Tutor reviewed guitar techniques including scales, chords, and strumming patterns. The student learned the A minor pentatonic scale, barre chords, major/minor chords, and a new strumming pattern, and also touched upon a Johnny Cash-esque chord progression. The tutor will send chord diagrams for at-home practice, with a focus on building strength for bar chords.
Minor Pentatonic Scale (A Minor)
Barre Chords (E Minor Shape)
Major Chords (A
C
D
E
F
G)
The Tutor introduced the Student to arpeggio shapes, the major scale (G major), and the E minor 7 arpeggio. The Student practiced scale patterns, finger exercises, and techniques like skipping notes and legato. The Tutor assigned practice on the major scale and promised to send tabs for the minor 7 arpeggio for further study.
Ear Training and Chord Recognition
Minor 7 Arpeggios
Legato Technique (Hammer-ons and Pull-offs)
Major Scale Boxes & Transposition
Major Scale (Three Notes Per String)
Scale Practice Techniques (Skipping Notes)
The Student learned the A minor pentatonic scale and practiced alternate picking techniques to improve dexterity and speed. New chords (C major, A minor, E minor, G major) and the hammer-on/pull-off techniques were introduced. The student was assigned to practice the scale, chord transitions, and hammer-ons, and to create a list of songs or song parts to learn.
Chord Voicings and Finger Placement (C
A minor
E minor
G)
Pull-Offs
Hammer-Ons
Alternate Picking
A Minor Pentatonic Scale
The Student practiced strumming patterns and chord transitions using a C, A minor, E minor, and G chord progression. The tutor introduced the A minor pentatonic scale, focusing on fingering and alternate picking techniques. As a follow-up, the Student was encouraged to practice the strumming pattern, chord changes, and the A minor pentatonic scale, and to create a list of songs to learn.
C Major
A Minor
E Minor
G Major Chord Progression
Notes on the Top String and Octaves
Major vs. Minor
Alternate Picking
A Minor Pentatonic Scale
The Student practiced transitioning between A minor, C major, and G major chords in a chord progression, using a specific strumming pattern. The session focused on improving the fluidity of chord changes and the clarity of each chord. The tutor assigned practice with the chords and strumming pattern, providing tabs for C major, E minor, and E major chords.
Chord Progressions
A Minor Chord
C Major Chord
G Major Chord
Down
Down
Up
Down
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