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!
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Scales and Modes
Strumming and Picking Techniques
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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
Guitar concepts taught by Ryder
The tutor introduced new guitar chords, including A7, A minor 7, and C7, and worked with the student on practicing chord transitions and picking patterns. The student also reviewed previously learned chords like A minor, C major, D, F, G, E minor, and C add 9 due to hand discomfort. The session concluded with practice connecting two different chord progressions.
Chord Progression: A Minor
C
D
F
Chord Progression: A Minor
C
E Major
Picking Pattern for Chord Progressions
The Tutor and Student worked on new guitar chord progressions involving G, D, A minor, C add9, and an A suspended chord, practicing various strumming patterns and hammer-on techniques. They also discussed guitar posture, string types, and instrument features like action for improved playability. The Student was encouraged to practice regularly over the summer to build finger strength and calluses.
Chord Progression & Advanced Strumming
Guitar Ergonomics & Posture
Chord Hammer-ons
Guitar String Knowledge: Types & Maintenance
Understanding Guitar Action & Playability
The tutor introduced a new guitar chord, a variation of the D chord with an F sharp root, and reinforced existing chords like E minor, G, and C add9. The student practiced new strumming patterns and chord progressions, focusing on rhythm and smooth chord transitions. The session concluded with a brief introduction to hammer-on techniques and exercises to build finger strength.
D Chord Variation (D/F♯)
Root Note Identification and Picking
New Strumming Patterns
Hammer-ons and Pull-offs
The student and tutor worked on guitar techniques, focusing on specific picking and strumming patterns with chords like G, C add 9, and D. They practiced chord transitions, introduced an E minor chord and progression, and began learning to identify natural notes on the fretboard. The next session will involve further practice with chord progressions.
Guitar Chord Progressions: G
C add 9
D
Guitar Picking Patterns
Guitar Strumming Patterns
Chord Transition Techniques
Introduction to E minor Chord and Progressions
Note Naming on the Guitar Fretboard
The student and tutor reviewed and practiced several guitar chords and strumming/picking patterns, including G, C add9, and D chords. They worked on applying these to chord progressions and refining picking techniques, with a plan to continue practicing these skills.
Guitar Chord Voicings: G
C add9
and D
Basic Strumming Patterns
Major vs. Minor Chords: The Single Note Difference
The tutor and student worked on guitar techniques, focusing on hammer-ons and specific chord fingerings for "Fast Car." They also reviewed music theory concepts like the musical alphabet, sharps, and barre chord shapes, with a plan to continue practicing these shapes and songs.
Hammer-On Technique
Barre Chord Fundamentals
Musical Alphabet and Sharps/Flats
Root Notes and Chord Naming
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Backing Track Libraries
Amp Simulators
Guitar Tuner Apps
DAWs
Engaging guitar lessons
Chat for quick help
Parent feedback
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Open Q&A
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