Ryder Swan
Train with a Templeton graduate who guides you through creative and personalized instruction.
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Ryder Swan
Diploma degree
/ 55 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
Guitar Techniques
Scales and Modes
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Guitar for beginners
Chord Progressions
Songs and Repertoire
Music theory
Guitar concepts taught by Ryder
The student learned a new song on the guitar, practicing hammer-ons, chord transitions between C and G, and new finger placements higher up the neck. They also worked on fingerpicking techniques and a strumming pattern to improve dexterity and fluidity. The student was assigned to practice the song and hammer-on techniques.
Scale Practice and Pinky Finger Strength
Strumming Patterns: Down-Up Variations and Fake Downs
Fingerstyle Technique: Plucking Multiple Strings
Chord Changes and Finger Placement (C
G)
Hammer-Ons and Finger Strength
Alternate Picking: Down and Up Strokes
The student learned the G major chord, practiced hammer-ons, and began learning a segment of "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd. Additionally, the student learned music theory, including string names, note placement on the fretboard, and the difference between major and minor chords. The tutor assigned practice exercises focusing on the new chord progression and fretboard notes, and will provide chord diagrams for reference.
G Major Chord
Wish You Were Here Intro
Major vs. Minor Chords
String Names and Notes
Guitar String Note Relationships
Major Chord Transformations
The Student learned about different F major and D minor chord shapes and how to move them along the guitar neck. They began learning the song "Have You Ever Seen the Rain", focusing on the strumming pattern and chord progression, including the walk-down bass line. Homework includes practicing the chord shapes and strumming patterns.
F Major Chord Variations
Down
Down
Up
Up
Down
Up Strumming Pattern
Walking Bassline with Chords
The student learned to play "Let the World Burn" and "Wonderwall" on the guitar. They practiced chord progressions, strumming patterns, and fingerpicking techniques. The Tutor also covered music theory, including string names, fretboard notes, and harmonics, to enhance the student's overall understanding of the instrument.
E Minor Chord and Strumming
B7 Chord and Tension/Resolution
Fingerstyle Guitar Technique
Wonderwall Chord Progression and Strumming
Guitar String Note Names
Fretboard Note Identification
Harmonics on Guitar
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.
Relative Minor
2-5-1 Chord Progression
12-Bar Blues Progression
Pentatonic Scales and Relative Minors
Chord Numbers and Qualities
Numbering the Scale
Major Scale (Three Notes Per String)
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.
Strumming Pattern (Down
Down
Up
Up
Down
Up)
Chord Progression (C
Am
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Amp Simulators
Guitar Tuner Apps
Backing Track Libraries
DAWs
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School
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Open Q&A
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Note taking
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