Nikk Palumbo

Private music instructor. Rockstar. Music instrument designer and builder. I can teach anyone who wants to learn anything they want to learn.

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Nikk Palumbo

Diploma degree

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Nikk - Know your guitar teacher

Music is my life, everything is rhythm, all you need is love. I have been playing music since childhood, initially self-taught, later going on to learn proper technique and theory as well as the Indian classical system. From experience I can say this is NOT an effective way to learn. It's much better to have someone help you through the process! I have been privately teaching music for over 15 years to students of all different: -Learning ability -Age groups, from 8 to 70 years old -Instruments, from piano to tuba -Goals I find 1 on 1 instruction to be the best, as it allows me to focus on the needs and the learning style of the student, and I find it exceptionally rewarding to work with differently abled children- it helps their self-esteem and brings them joy when they get a hold of it, most of the time they will really go far with it! I also have been tutoring in academic subject (reading, math, history, literature, science) applying the same principles and helping students to realize their potential!! This is not an AI generated summary, I wrote this one myself :)

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Chord Progressions

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Guitar Techniques

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Chords and Rhythms

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Scales and Modes

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Music theory

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Strumming and Picking Techniques

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Songs and Repertoire

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Guitar for adults

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Guitar for beginners

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Guitar for intermediate

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Guitar for kids

Guitar lessons quick guide

For music instruction, my approach is the same as teaching a language: there is an alphabet, we make words with these letters, then sentences, moving on to entire conversations. We learn to pronounce words correctly and then learn grammar. The other side of it is technique specific to the instrument, which includes exercises relative to the goals of the student. I tend to start with a lot of memorization through repetition, then gradual explanation as we go on. For music instruction, my approach is the same as teaching a language: there is an alphabet, we make words with these letters, then sentences, moving on to entire conversations. We learn to pronounce words correctly and then learn grammar. The other side of it is technique specific to the instrument, which includes exercises relative to the goals of the student. I tend to start with a lot of memorization through repetition, then gradual explanation as we go on.

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Fun and relaxed guitar classes

90% Students enjoy learning without feeling pressured

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Guitar lessons have strong results in a short time

91% Parent feel they kids have started playing songs within weeks

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Guitar lessons that balance theory and fun

Includes just enough music theory to support practical learning

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Guitar concepts taught by Nikk

Student learned 10 days ago

The session involved the student practicing a prelude piece, with the tutor providing guidance on accidentals, rhythm, and arpeggios. The student worked on isolating the bass clef part and began learning the crescendo section. For the next session, the student was asked to practice the arpeggio in different chords and further refine the timing of the crescendo.

Understanding Rests and Timing

Recognizing and Practicing Arpeggios in Different Keys

Hand Alternation for Efficient Arpeggio Execution

Breaking Down Complex Passages: Crescendo Example

Accidentals and Their Duration

Isolating Bass Clef for Rhythmic Understanding

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Student learned 17 days ago

The Student reviewed a piece by Canon, focusing on rhythm and smoothness, and began learning a new piece, Prelude. The Student and Tutor analyzed a rock song, identifying its chords, and discussed how modes, particularly Lydian, are used to create a unique sound. The Student was assigned to practice the first eight measures of the Prelude, focusing on reading and rhythm.

Baroque Music Rhythm

Droning Notes for Tonal Reinforcement

Chord Progressions and Tone

Understanding Musical Modes

Arpeggios and Sustain Pedal

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The Student practiced piano chords in the key of D. The Tutor guided the Student through modifying C chords to D chords by incorporating F sharp and C sharp. Next week, the Student will work on chords in the key of F.

Chords in the Key of D

Key Signatures and Sharps

Transposing from C to D

The F# Chord

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The Tutor guided the Student in practicing sight-reading using Canon in D, focusing on recognizing intervals and patterns for efficiency. The Student also reviewed chords in the key of D major and E major. The next session will include analysis of a song in E major and continued work on reading music.

Reading Music by Intervals and Shapes

Bass Line Repetition and Melodic Patterns

Arpeggios as Broken Chords

Key Signatures and Finger Placement

Chord Progressions and Song Structure

Common Keys in Different Genres

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Student learned 2 months ago

The session covered major scales, the circle of fifths, and identifying sharps and flats in different keys. The Student explored the keyboard's sound settings and practiced scale fingerings. The Tutor assigned chord practice for the following week and will send a diagram of the circle of fifths.

Major Scales

Circle of Fifths

Sharps and Flats

Key Signatures

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Student learned 2 months ago

The Student and Tutor practiced piano scales, specifically the C major and G major scales, focusing on finger dexterity and remembering specific note alterations. They then moved on to learning basic three-note chords in the key of C, practicing C, F, and G chords, and discussed their application to accompanying songs like "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." The Student was encouraged to practice these newly introduced chords.

Scale Warm-ups and Finger Dexterity

Building Two-Note Chord Foundations

Understanding Three-Note Triads (C

F

G)

Chord Naming and Application in Songs

Exploring Four-Note Chord Extensions

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Learning tools used in guitar classes

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Looping Pedals

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PDF Sheet Music

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Backing Track Libraries

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Guitar Tuner Apps

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Ear Training Software

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DAWs

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Weekend lessons

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Pets are welcomed

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