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


20% off

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30 lessons


15% off

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20 lessons


10% off

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10 lessons


5% off

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5 lessons


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1 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

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Guitar for beginners

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Chords and Rhythms

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Fingerstyle

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Chord Progressions

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Strumming and Picking Techniques

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Scales and Modes

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Music theory

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Adult/Professionals

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Guitar for Kids

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School

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All levels

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College

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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 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.

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Strumming made easy in class

89% students say rhythm and timing improved quickly

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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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Guitar lessons that balance theory and fun

Includes just enough music theory to support practical learning

Types of guitar lessons

Guitar

Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

Electric Guitar

Electric 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 Ryder

Student learned 7 days ago

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

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Student learned 8 days ago

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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Student learned 10 days ago

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

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Student learned 12 days ago

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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Student learned 14 days ago

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

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Student learned 22 days ago

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

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Learning tools used in guitar classes

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Amp Simulators

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DAWs

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Guitar Tuner Apps

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Backing Track Libraries

Engaging guitar lessons

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Pets are welcomed

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Record lessons

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Chat for quick help

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Note taking

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Parent feedback

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