Brady Thomas
Join a Berklee grad for guitar lessons that are expressive, high-energy, and theory-informed.
Guitar lessons - Brady Thomas
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
Brady - Know your guitar teacher
I'm Brady Thomas, a passionate and dedicated guitar tutor with over 7 years of hands-on teaching experience. I specialize in personalized guitar lessons on acoustic, electric, and bass guitar. My areas of focus include mastering chords and strumming patterns, fingerpicking, improvisation, and developing a strong foundation in music theory and harmony—ideal for more advanced students looking to deepen their understanding. I hold a Bachelor's degree in music with minors in Latin and Mediterranean music, which allows me to bring a rich cultural perspective and stylistic versatility to my lessons. Whether you're a total beginner picking up the guitar for the first time or an experienced player aiming to refine your technique, I tailor every session to your goals, age, learning pace, and preferred genres. I'm committed to helping each student grow not only as a guitarist but as a well-rounded musician. Let's make great music together—I look forward to working with you!
Brady graduated from Berklee College of Music
Guitar lessons quick guide
My teaching methodology combines a strong emphasis on foundational elements—such as tone, phrasing, and rhythm—with a personalized, song-based approach that puts the student’s musical interests at the center of every lesson. I believe that expressive playing starts with mastering the basics, so I help students develop solid technique while breaking down complex ideas into smaller, achievable goals. This keeps progress clear, manageable, and motivating. Whether you're picking up the guitar for the first time or refining advanced skills, I adapt each lesson to your pace and needs. Just as importantly, I build every session around songs or pieces you genuinely want to learn. When students connect emotionally to the music, they practice more consistently, have more fun, and see better results. This approach not only reinforces theory and technique in context but also cultivates long-term musical growth, creativity, and confidence.
Your guitar teacher expertise
Chords and Rhythms
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Guitar for beginners
Guitar Techniques
Scales and Modes
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Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Bass Guitar
Guitar concept taught by Brady
In this final lesson, Brady and Stuart reviewed bass guitar techniques and music theory concepts. They covered fingering exercises, fretboard layout, octaves, enharmonic notes, the circle of fifths, key signatures, and the relationship between major and minor keys. Brady advised Stuart to focus on repetition for muscle memory and to play songs he enjoys.
Scales - Finger Exercise
Circle of Fifths
Sharps vs. Flats
Major vs. Minor Scales
Octaves
Ledger Lines
Brady Thomas tutored Nombuso on guitar and bass techniques, covering finger exercises, music theory concepts such as intervals, scales, and the circle of fifths, and muting techniques to prevent ringing. Nombuso practiced the spider exercise, scales, and picking techniques. Brady mentioned he is moving to Spain soon and will be offering lessons online.
Guitar Intervals
Circle of Fifths
Minor Scales
Muting Strings
6/8 Time Signature
Brady Thomas gave Nombuso a bass guitar lesson over Zoom, which included fixing a broken vase, learning basic bass techniques like plucking and finger positioning, and practicing scales with a metronome. Brady corrected Nombuso's finger technique and emphasized the importance of rhythm. They agreed to continue with bass lessons next time, scheduling the next session for two weeks out due to Brady's travel.
Subdividing Rhythm
Open-Handed Drumming
Bass Guitar Finger Plucking Technique
Bass Guitar String Intervals
Brady Thomas taught Nombuso guitar techniques, including alternate picking, clean note plucking, G major scale fingering, and a trick to smooth chord changes by using open strings. They also discussed drums, bass, octaves, and a complex scale exercise. Nombuso will try bass next week.
Major Scale Fingerings
Octaves on Guitar
Scale Exercise
Drum Stick Fulcrum
Chord Switching Trick
Brady Thomas assisted Carrlee Crocker in refining her guitar chord transitions, specifically addressing the difficulties in switching between C, G, and E minor chords. They explored techniques to minimize finger movement and practiced strumming patterns with varied dynamics. Additionally, they discussed bar chords and capo usage, and Brady provided guidance on playing the song "Troubador" by George Strait.
Alternate G Chord
Bar Chords
Strumming Dynamics
Open String Trick
Chord Transitions
Brady assisted Stuart, a left-handed bass player, in understanding scales (A, C, D flat major), fingering techniques, and basic music theory. Brady provided resources for left-handed players and emphasized the importance of consistent patterns and hand shapes for scales. Stuart was advised to focus on fingering exercises for homework, and Brady will send additional scale resources.
Left-Handed Bass Resources
Plucking Technique
Note Relationships - Flats & Sharps
Scale Practice - Fingering Focus
Major Scales - Shape
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