Emer Reid
Guitar Lessons with Focus on Technique and Musical Creativity
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Guitar lessons - Emer Reid
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
Emer - Know your guitar teacher
Hi! I’m Emer, a passionate guitar tutor with over 15 years of experience. I’ve been playing since I was 7 and instantly fell in love with the instrument. Since then, I have completed all 8 classical guitar grades (with distinction) alongside teaching myself acoustic and fingerstyle guitar. I recently finished university and am excited to return to teaching. My lessons are tailored to each student’s goals, focusing on technique, musicality, and confidence. I have found that these focuses keep students engaged and make my lessons as productive as possible. I specialize in classical, acoustic, fingerstyle, chord progressions, and ear training. Whatever your style, I’m confident we can explore it together. Let’s make playing guitar something you truly love!
Emer graduated from University of Manchester
Your guitar teacher expertise
Scales and Modes
Guitar for beginners
Chords and Rhythms
Chord Progressions
Guitar Techniques
Ear training
Music theory
Guitar lessons quick guide
My teaching approach is centred around support, prioritising flexibility and student-focused learning. I believe making mistakes is a vital part of learning, and I create a space where students feel comfortable to ask questions and grow. I incorporate ear training into lessons to help build a strong musical foundation—especially helpful when reading music becomes challenging. With a diverse background in classical and acoustic guitar, I draw from a wide range of techniques to support each student's goals. I'm familiar with classical syllabus and beginner techniques to get you started on your guitar journey. I am also fully equipped for remote learning via Zoom, Google Meet, and more. No matter your level, I’ll work with your schedule and help you feel proud of your progress every step of the way.
Guitar concept taught by Emer
During their guitar lesson, Emer and Luke practiced various scales, including A major, C major, A minor, B major, and G major. Their focus was on precise finger positioning and achieving smooth transitions between notes. Luke dedicated time to enhancing his finger placement and rhythm as he learned new scales and arpeggios. Emer concluded the lesson by assigning practice exercises for the scales and arpeggios they had covered.
Major Scale Finger Pattern
Major vs. Minor Scale Sound
Fingerpicking (I
M
A) Technique
Arpeggio Concept
Emer guided a learner from Oakland through guitar practice, focusing on chromatic scales, chord transitions (D, A, G, E), and strumming patterns. The individual learned the C major and D minor chords and a new chord progression (C-E minor-A minor-D minor). Emer will send chord boxes and strumming patterns for practice, and the learner will continue practicing chromatic scales.
Chromatic Scale Practice
Chord Transitions
Finger Pressure & Muting
Strumming Patterns
C Major Chord
D Minor Chord
Emer guided an individual from Bako through guitar scale practice, starting with a review of the C major scale and introducing the A major and A minor scales. The learner worked on improving finger placement, speed, and fluidity while playing the C major scale, with Emer providing targeted feedback on technique. The lesson focused on scale practice and technique refinement.
C Major Scale (Ascending)
C Major Scale (Descending)
Finger Positioning Technique
Fluidity in Scales
Emer and an individual from Bakersfield reviewed the song "Imagine" and worked on scales. The individual practiced the chromatic scale and the C major scale, focusing on finger placement and plucking techniques. Emer assigned practice with the chromatic scale and promised to send fingerings for chords, with plans to add 10 minutes to the next lesson due to technical difficulties.
Chromatic Scale Technique
B Minor Chord
F Sharp Major Chord
C Major Scale (Ascending)
Right Hand Plucking for Scales
Emer and Luke's guitar lesson centered on techniques like chord transitions and strumming patterns, applied to a Luke Combs song. Luke honed his finger positioning and practiced using a capo. Emer assigned him practice with the strumming patterns and maintaining the third finger on the correct string, also offering to send written strumming patterns.
Thumb Position for Flexibility
Anchored Finger Chord Transitions
Capo Placement and Key
Strumming Pattern for Chorus Intensity
Emer taught the individual the chords and strumming patterns for the first verse of "She Got the Best of Me" on guitar. The learner, who practices back home in Fort Worth, focused on chord transitions and strumming techniques, working towards playing along with the song's lyrics. Emer suggested using a capo on the fourth fret and practicing with guitar tabs, and they scheduled another lesson for next week.
Capo Usage
E minor 7 Chord
Chord Transitions
Chromatic Scale
C9 Chord (Variation)
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Classical Guitar
Learning tools used in guitar classes
PDF Sheet Music
Metronome Apps
Guitar Tuner Apps
Chord Diagram Apps
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