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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Scales and Modes

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Fingerstyle

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Songs and Repertoire

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Chords and Rhythms

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Guitar for beginners

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Ear training

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Strumming and Picking Techniques

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Guitar for beginners

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Guitar for adults

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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 1 day ago

The tutor and student reviewed piano scales and Hannon exercises in various keys, focusing on correct fingerings and key signatures. They then progressed to understanding chord construction, including triads, major/minor intervals, and relative scales, preparing to apply this knowledge to learning songs.

Hanon Exercises

Relative Major and Minor Keys

Triads and Basic Chord Construction

Chord Construction: The 1-3-5 Formula

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Student learned 6 days ago

The Tutor and Student worked on piano skills, specifically focusing on playing chords in D major and introducing bass notes. They practiced combining chords and bass notes with both hands, and the session concluded with the Student demonstrating mastery of the learned material.

Scales: C Major and D Major

Musical Independence: Hand Coordination

Piano Chords: D Major

A Major

B Minor

Bass Notes and Harmony

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Student learned 6 days ago

The tutor and student worked through chord identification and key signatures, specifically focusing on E flat major and its related chords. They practiced playing these chords and discussed their application in a song, with the tutor explaining the theoretical basis for certain harmonic choices to support vocalists. The next session will cover inversions and advanced chord voicings.

Musical Elements for Pop Music: The Singer's Role

Triads and Chord Construction in E♭ Major

Understanding Musical Keys and Enharmonic Equivalents

Chord Progressions and Transitions

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Student learned 8 days ago

The tutor and student reviewed piano practice techniques, focusing on scales and the importance of consistent practice. They delved into music theory, specifically explaining musical keys, the Circle of Fifths, and how to construct major, minor, and diminished chords within various keys. The student was assigned practice with scales in C, G, and D, and encouraged to experiment with chord construction.

The Circle of Fifths

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Triads and Chord Construction

Intervals and Harmony

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Student learned 13 days ago

The student and tutor reviewed piano exercises focusing on scales and chords across multiple keys, then delved into the theory and application of seventh chords. They practiced playing seventh chords and analyzed their use in a specific song, with plans to explore borrowed chords and their function in different keys.

Chromatic Scale and Key Signatures

Seventh Chords: Building on Triads

Borrowed Chords and Harmonic Creativity

Chord Inversions and Voicings

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Student learned 16 days ago

The Tutor and Student analyzed the harmonic structure and chord progressions within a musical piece. They practiced identifying patterns and chords, moving from basic C major to more complex suspended chords and their resolutions, with a focus on understanding the overall musical composition.

Chord Identification and Progression

The Role of Arpeggios in Harmony

Musical Interpretation and Practice Strategies

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Learning tools used in guitar classes

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PDF Sheet Music

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DAWs

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Amp Simulators

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Metronome Apps

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Backing Track Libraries

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Ear Training Software

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