Emer Reid
Guitar Lessons with Focus on Technique and Musical Creativity
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Emer Reid
Bachelors degree
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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
Ear training
Chords and Rhythms
Music theory
Guitar for beginners
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Chord Progressions
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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
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
Tablature Reading and Chord Voicings
Chromatic Scale Warm-up with Swing Rhythm
Fingerpicking Patterns
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.
Chord Variations: Christmas Song 'Rocking Around the Christmas Tree'
Song Structure (Verse
Bridge
Chorus)
Strumming Pattern: 'Rocking Around the Christmas Tree'
Strumming Patterns: 'Something in the Orange'
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
The Student practiced chromatic scales focusing on technique, and worked on the chord fingerings and transitions for a Johnny Cash song, including A minor, C, D and F chords. They also learned a new strumming pattern for the chorus. Homework includes practicing the chords, transitions, and strumming patterns.
Chromatic Scale Technique: Elbow Positioning
Chromatic Scale: Connecting Notes
Chord Transitions: Efficient Finger Movement
Plucking Technique: Hand Position
D Chord Finger Placement Adaptation
F Chord: Building Finger Strength and Accuracy
Chorus Strumming Pattern
The session centered on guitar techniques, including scale practice, chord variations, and song transitions. The student worked on applying new techniques to 'I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For' and 'Stand By Me.' The tutor assigned chord variations, hammer-ons, and pull-off practice as a follow-up, with plans to learn a Christmas song and explore songs by Guns and Roses and Radiohead in future lessons.
Chord Variations and Embellishments
Chromatic Scale with Swing Rhythm
Song Transitions
Diatonic Chord Substitution
The Student practiced scales, chords, and strumming patterns on the guitar, specifically focusing on the song "Something in the Orange." The student worked on chord transitions and strumming techniques to improve timing and fluidity. The Tutor assigned practice exercises and discussed future lesson plans that would cover different strumming patterns, fingerstyle guitar, and learning melodies.
F Major Scale Finger Pattern
Chromatic Scale with Swing Rhythm
Strumming Pattern: Down
Down
Up
Down
Up
Chord Transitions: E minor 7 to D Major
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Guitar Tuner Apps
Metronome Apps
Chord Diagram Apps
PDF Sheet Music
Engaging guitar lessons
Mobile joining
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
Record lessons
Weekend lessons
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