Helen Wyrick
Guitar Lessons at The New School - Mannes School of Music
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Helen Wyrick
Bachelors degree
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Helen - Know your guitar teacher
I'm Helen Wyrick, a guitar instructor and recent graduate from Mannes School of Music where I received my Bachelor's degree in Classical Guitar Performance. I specialize in personalized guitar lessons covering Electric, Classical, Acoustic, and General Guitar for students of all ages and at all levels. My specialities include fingerstyle picking, music theory, ear training, and chord progressions. I love creating a tailored learning experience to help my students master chords, scales, and songs effectively. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, I've got you covered! I focus on developing strong fundamentals while keeping the lessons engaging and fun. My goal as an instructor is to foster a love and curiosity for music of any genre. Let's embark on this musical journey together and unlock your full potential on the guitar! Book your lessons today for a melodic learning experience like no other!
Helen graduated from The New School- Mannes School of Music
Your guitar teacher expertise
Guitar Techniques
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Fingerstyle
Chords and Rhythms
Music theory
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Guitar lessons quick guide
My personalized tutoring approach focuses on engaging and creative lessons while integrating theory with practical techniques. As a skilled Classical and Electric Guitar tutor, I specialize in coaching students at all levels: including beginners, intermediates, advanced players. By incorporating interactive online learning platforms and offline tools, I ensure a well-rounded learning experience. My strength lies in tailoring lessons to suit individual learning styles, fostering a deep understanding of the instrument and nurturing a passion and love for music. I have been studying guitar for over thirteen years. I've worked under professionals of different genres and teaching styles, which have greatly influenced my own teaching philosophy. I strongly value practice and discipline, but the most important thing for me as an instructor is to ensure my students are having fun with music.
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Classical Guitar
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
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Guitar concepts taught by Helen
The tutor and student reviewed music theory concepts including scales, half steps, and whole steps, then applied these to learning the major scale formula. They practiced guitar chords, specifically focusing on mastering the F chord and its transitions, as well as alternative G chord fingerings to improve fluidity in songs like 'Go Away' and 'My Girlfriend'. A new song, 'Men I Trust,' was introduced with its chords and riffs, and the student was assigned practice on these new concepts.
Musical Scales: The Basics
Mastering the F Chord
Understanding Riffs and Melodies
Chord Transitions and Finger Independence
The student and tutor worked on guitar techniques, starting with the blues scale and its relation to the minor pentatonic. They then delved into practicing songs by Alex G, discussing chord simplification and the use of alternate tunings like Drop D, with a focus on ear training for tuning and deliberate slow practice for chord transitions.
Blues Scale vs. Minor Pentatonic
Guitar Tuning: Standard vs. Alternate
Chord Voicings and Simplification
Effective Practice Strategies for Guitar
The session focused on teaching the student how to play a specific song on the guitar, "Earrings." This involved learning various chord shapes, solo sections with techniques like bends and slides, and power chords. The student will receive a guide to help with song transitions and practice the learned material.
Guitar Chord Transitions: Smoothness Over Speed
Power Chords: Simplicity and Versatility
Hammer-ons and Pull-offs: Articulation Techniques
Barre Chords: Mastering Finger Placement and Pressure
Guitar Strumming Patterns: The "Up" Stroke Nuance
The Tutor and Student worked on learning the guitar solo and chord progressions for the song "Roommates." They practiced techniques like string bending and bar chords, with the focus for the week being on solidifying these new skills and practicing the song at slower speeds before gradually increasing tempo.
Minor Pentatonic Scale
Guitar Tablature (Tab)
String Bending
Barre Chords
The student and tutor worked on a Malcolm Todd song, focusing on chord transitions, strumming patterns, and a guitar solo. The student practiced bar chords, the minor pentatonic scale, and learned a complex strumming pattern, preparing for integrating these skills. A video resource was recommended for practicing the strumming pattern and solo.
Barre Chords
Strumming Patterns
Minor Pentatonic Scale
Guitar Tabs and Notation
String Bending
The student and tutor reviewed and practiced bar chord techniques on the guitar, focusing on forming specific chords like A flat, B flat, and E flat minor 9. They also worked on a new strumming pattern and a descending guitar line, with plans to further practice chord transitions and musical notation.
Bar Chords
Chord Transitions
Strumming Patterns
Hammer-ons and Pull-offs
Understanding Chord Notation
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Metronome Apps
Ear Training Software
PDF Sheet Music
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