Nikk Palumbo
Private music instructor. Rockstar. Music instrument designer and builder. I can teach anyone who wants to learn anything they want to learn.
Guitar lessons - Nikk Palumbo
Diploma degree
/ 30 min
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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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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Guitar concept taught by Nikk
Nikk and Pragyan discussed music theory, focusing on the circle of fifths, intervals, keys, scales, and chord construction. Pragyan learned how to navigate the circle of fifths, identify relative minors, and understand the difference between major and minor scales and chords. Nikk assigned Pragyan to practice scales, thinking about them in terms of intervals (1-7), in preparation for transforming them into minor and Dorian scales in the next session.
Major & Minor Triads
Relative Minor
Major Scale Formula
Keys vs. Scales
Intervals
Circle of Fifths
During a piano lesson, Nikk worked with Jack, who showcased his piano skills by playing chords and arpeggios. Nikk observed Jack's intuitive grasp of the keyboard and his ability to learn quickly. They also discussed the benefits of consistent, brief practice periods and the importance of fostering a positive learning environment.
Piano Chords
Finger Exercises
Nikk tutored Kaycee on music theory, covering major scales, modes (Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian), and chord construction within keys. Kaycee practiced identifying chords and their relationships to modes, and was assigned an exercise to practice chord shapes in different keys (A, F, and C) to build her musical familiarity and dexterity. The next lesson will build on this by looking at song structures.
Chord Sequence in a Major Key
Triads (1-3-5)
Relative Major/Minor Keys
Major Scale as Foundation
During their recent music lesson, Nikk and Adam reviewed the circle of fifths, focusing on memorization and key changes. They also practiced hand movement exercises on the keyboard. Adam was assigned exercises in the keys of C, E, and F to practice throughout the week, concentrating on finger crossovers and fluidity. Their next lesson will continue with discussions on the circle of fifths and the relationship between sharps and flats.
Circle of Fifths
Sharps and Flats in Keys
Scale Finger Pivoting
Chord Building (1-3-5)
Nikk Palumbo guided jbkelly474 through a music theory lesson, focusing on scales, modes, and sheet music reading. During their time together, jbkelly474 practiced identifying notes, chords, and rhythms in a simple musical piece. Nikk assigned them to practice the first eight measures of the provided sheet music and continue daily scale exercises.
Note Identification (Alphabet Method)
Measures in Sheet Music
Time Signatures (Common Time)
Note Values (Quarter & 16th Notes)
Finger Numbering
Accidentals (Sharps & Naturals)
Nikk Palumbo recently guided Dayton Le through a challenging wedding piece, concentrating on specific measures that presented difficulties in rhythm and notation. During the lesson, Nikk provided effective practice techniques, such as slowing down and looping problematic sections. To help with performance anxiety, they stressed the importance of knowing the melody well and maintaining control over the musical performance. Their next lesson is set for the 19th.
Section Looping
Quarter Note Subdivision
Slowing Down
Expressive Interpretation
Triplets
Dotted Eighth Rest
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