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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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
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30 lessons
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20 lessons
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10 lessons
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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 :)
Your guitar teacher expertise
Scales and Modes
Fingerstyle
Songs and Repertoire
Chords and Rhythms
Guitar for beginners
Ear training
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Learner for guitar lessons
Guitar for beginners
Guitar for adults
Guitar for intermediate
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.
Fun and relaxed guitar classes
90% Students enjoy learning without feeling pressured
Guitar lessons have strong results in a short time
91% Parent feel they kids have started playing songs within weeks
Guitar lessons that balance theory and fun
Includes just enough music theory to support practical learning
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
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10 day Refund
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Guitar concepts taught by Nikk
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
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
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
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
Key
Scale
and Mode
Triads and Chord Construction
Intervals and Harmony
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
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
Learning tools used in guitar classes
PDF Sheet Music
DAWs
Amp Simulators
Metronome Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Ear Training Software
Engaging guitar lessons
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Parent feedback
Open Q&A
Note taking
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