Benjamin Kunkel
Guitar lessons tailored to the needs of each student, designed to help you progress and reach your goals as a guitarist and musician.
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Benjamin Kunkel
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
20% off
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30 lessons
15% off
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20 lessons
10% off
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10 lessons
5% off
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Benjamin - Know your guitar teacher
My name is Benjamin Kunkel, I am a professional classical guitarist and music educator. I hold a master’s and bachelor’s degree in guitar performance, and have over 15 years of teaching experience. I am an active solo and chamber musician, and have performed concerts across the United States, Europe and China. I have been a member of the acclaimed Minneapolis Guitar Quartet since 2014, with whom I have toured extensively, recorded a CD, and taught numerous workshops and masterclasses. I have performed in many other ensembles, including a guitar duo with my wife. While my specialty as a performer is classical guitar, I also have years of experience playing and teaching many other styles of music, including jazz, rock, blues, folk, and fingerstyle. As an educator, I have taught guitar and music at many schools, and am passionate about teaching students of all ages and abilities. So whether a complete beginner, or an experienced guitarist who wants to push your playing to the next level, I'm excited to work together!
Benjamin graduated from University of Minnesota
Your guitar teacher expertise
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Guitar Techniques
Chords and Rhythms
Guitar for beginners
Music theory
Learner for guitar lessons
Guitar for kids
Guitar for beginners
Guitar for adults
Guitar for intermediate
Guitar for advanced
Guitar lessons quick guide
I offer engaging guitar lessons to students of all ages and ability levels. My lessons are focused on you, and I love finding the music and approach that works for each individual student, always in a relaxed and positive environment. I have taught students of all kinds, from young beginners to college students, aspiring professionals to older adults. My online teaching focuses on building sound technique and musicianship from the beginning, no matter what style of music you are interested in. I strongly believe that a good foundation is key to a student’s success, and I prioritize building good habits (and avoiding bad ones!) while applying them to music you’re excited about. Whatever your background and ability level, I approach our lessons with your goals in mind. I tailor my approach to your needs and interests, building confidence, creativity and fun!
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 Benjamin
The Tutor and Student worked on advanced fingerpicking techniques on the guitar, focusing on learning the song "Blackbird." They reviewed tablature (tab) reading and practiced specific fingerpicking patterns and chord transitions for the song's introduction. The next session was scheduled to continue practicing "Blackbird."
Fingerpicking Technique Refinements
Reading Guitar Tablature (Tab)
Developing Fingerpicking Patterns
Left-Hand Chord Voicings and Transitions
The tutor and student worked on refining guitar playing techniques, focusing on specific sections of a Pink Floyd song. They practiced fingerwork, articulation, and introduced advanced techniques like hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides, with plans for the student to practice these exercises and potentially explore different guitar specifications.
String Bending and Pitch Control
Slides and Tone Articulation
Hammer-ons and Pull-offs
Finger Independence and Muting
The student and tutor discussed challenges in guitar improvisation, specifically the gap between theoretical knowledge and musical expression. They explored techniques for developing melodic phrasing, targeting chord tones, and incorporating rhythmic creativity, with the student planning to focus on limited exercises to refine their playing.
Targeting Chord Tones (e.g.
Thirds)
Melody and Horizontal Thinking
The Importance of Phrasing and Rhythm
Limitation as a Creative Tool
Internalization and "Forgetting" Theory
The student and tutor reviewed and practiced various guitar strumming patterns and fingerpicking techniques, focusing on song application and chord transitions. They clarified finger naming conventions and discussed different chord variations, planning to explore simpler songs for practice in future sessions.
Left-Hand Fingering Notation and Chord Theory Basics
Guitar Body Positioning and Ergonomics
Fingerpicking Techniques and Chord Transitions
Strumming Patterns and Rhythm
The student and tutor focused on addressing an unwanted string noise when lifting fingers from the fretboard, practicing chord changes for a "Green Day" song, and learning strumming patterns. They were also introduced to hammer-on and pull-off techniques for advanced playing.
Lifting Fingers & String Noise
Chord Voicings & Transitions
Hammer-ons and Pull-offs
The Student and Tutor reviewed and refined a specific guitar riff from "Come As You Are," addressing rhythmic inaccuracies and a missed note. They then explored new concepts including power chords for "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and began learning the introduction to "Wish You Were Here," focusing on chord shapes, hammer-ons, and finger transitions. The Tutor will send the tab and chord charts for "Wish You Were Here" to the Student.
Power Chords
Wrist Plating Technique
Finger Independence and Hand Mobility
Hammer-ons and Pull-offs
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Guitar Tuner Apps
Metronome Apps
PDF Sheet Music
Chord Diagram Apps
Engaging guitar lessons
Open Q&A
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Mobile joining
Record lessons
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