Brady Thomas
Join a Berklee grad for guitar lessons that are expressive, high-energy, and theory-informed.
Private lessons - Brady Thomas
Bachelors degree
$35
$30
/ hour
About 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 overview
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.
Fun and relaxed guitar classes
90% Students enjoy learning without feeling pressured
Boosts confidence in shy learners
88% parents notice improved self-esteem and stage presence
Guitar lessons that balance theory and fun
Includes just enough music theory to support practical learning
Your guitar teacher specialities
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Guitar Techniques
Chords and Rhythms
Guitar for beginners
Scales and Modes
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Guitar concept taught by Brady
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.
Chord Switching Trick
Drum Stick Fulcrum
Scale Exercise
Octaves on Guitar
Major Scale Fingerings
Chord Switching Trick
Open High Hats
Drum Stick Fulcrum
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.
Scale Practice - Fingering Focus
Note Relationships - Flats & Sharps
Plucking Technique
Left-Handed Bass Resources
Major Scales - Shape
Brady Thomas guided Nombuso through guitar exercises and techniques, including finger warm-ups, alternate picking, and strumming patterns, and applied these to the song "Last Kiss". They discussed pick grip, hand positioning, dynamics, and capo usage. Brady also gave Nombuso advice on practicing bass.
Capo and Chord Shapes
Chord Dynamics
Strumming Patterns
Alternate Picking
Economy Picking
Warm-up Exercise
Brady Thomas tutored Nombuso on guitar, focusing on the strumming pattern and chord changes for the song "Last First Kiss." Nombuso practiced the verse and pre-chorus chord progressions, with emphasis on efficient finger movements and rhythmic accuracy using a metronome. They agreed to reschedule future lessons for Sunday evenings due to Nombuso's upcoming school commitments.
Eighth and Sixteenth Notes
Strumming Patterns
Chord Switching
Muting Strings
Rhythm and Tempo
Brady taught Stuart about bass guitar, covering fretboard notes, scales, and finger exercises. They worked on the A major scale, a warm-up exercise, and discussed the consistency of scale patterns. Stuart was assigned practice exercises focusing on the A major scale and the four-fret finger pattern, and they scheduled their next session.
Major Scale Pattern
Sharps and Flats
Warm-up Exercise
Scale Exercise
Fretboard Notes
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Bass Guitar
Free lesson slots
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Teaching tools used in guitar classes
Backing Track Libraries
Guitar Tuner Apps
DAWs
Metronome Apps
Chord Diagram Apps
Student types for guitar lessons
Guitar for Kids
Guitar for Intermediate
Guitar for Adults
Guitar for Beginners
Guitar for Advanced
Interactive guitar lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
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