Emer Reid
Guitar Lessons with Focus on Technique and Musical Creativity
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Emer Reid
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
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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
Songs and Repertoire
Music theory
Chord Progressions
Scales and Modes
Fingerstyle
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Guitar for beginners
Learner for guitar lessons
College
School
All levels
Adult/Professionals
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.
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Classical Guitar
Guitar concepts taught by Emer
Strumming Patterns
Chord Transitions
G Major Chord
A Minor Chord
C Major Chord
The student and tutor reviewed guitar chords and plucking patterns for a song, working on transitions and strumming techniques. They addressed tuning issues and refined finger placements for improved sound quality. The session concluded with plans to practice the full song arrangement, alternating between plucked verses and strummed choruses.
Chromatic Scale Warm-up
A add9 Chord (Chorus)
Chord Transitions and Plucking Speed
C sus2 and D sus2 Barre Chords
EAD9 Chord
G add9 Chord
String Identification
Tuning Process
Guitar Tuning Basics
The Student and Tutor worked on learning a new finger-picking song on the guitar, focusing on specific chord voicings and plucking patterns. The student practiced new chord shapes, including barre chords, and worked on transitioning smoothly between them while maintaining a consistent rhythm. The tutor assigned practicing the finger-picking patterns as homework, with a follow-up lesson scheduled in the new year.
Sus Chords and Barre Chord Technique
Fingerpicking Patterns
Chromatic Scale Warm-up with Swing Rhythm
Tablature Reading and Chord Voicings
The student and tutor reviewed scales and practiced strumming patterns for 'Something in the Orange,' focusing on smooth chord transitions. They learned the chords and structure of 'Rocking Around the Christmas Tree,' a Christmas song. The student was encouraged to practice both songs and to send the tutor any song requests for future lessons.
Strumming Patterns: 'Something in the Orange'
Song Structure (Verse
Bridge
Chorus)
Strumming Pattern: 'Rocking Around the Christmas Tree'
Chord Variations: Christmas Song 'Rocking Around the Christmas Tree'
Major Scale Finger Exercises
Chromatic Scale
The student and tutor worked on scales, chord transitions, and strumming patterns for a specific song on the guitar. They focused on improving rhythm, finger placement, and smooth transitions between chords. The tutor suggested practicing the song and considering a Christmas song for the next session.
Chromatic Scale Rhythms
F Scale Finger Placement
E Scale Finger Placement
Strumming Pattern Refinement
Chord Transitions
Hammer-Ons and Pull-Offs
Adding Embellishments to Chords
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Guitar Tuner Apps
PDF Sheet Music
Chord Diagram Apps
Metronome Apps
Engaging guitar lessons
Chat for quick help
Record lessons
Parent feedback
Weekend lessons
Mobile joining
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