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
Chord Progressions
Guitar Techniques
Music theory
Songs and Repertoire
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Chords and Rhythms
Fingerstyle
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
The Student reviewed tuning the guitar and recapped E major and minor chords, then learned A major, A minor, and D major chords. They practiced strumming, finger placement, and chord transitions. Homework includes practicing chords, using the points of the fingers to avoid muting strings, and tuning the guitar before the next lesson.
Basic Strumming Patterns
Proper Finger Placement Technique
D Major Chord Formation
A Major and A Minor Chord Forms
Basic Guitar Chords: E Major and E Minor
Guitar Tuning Basics
The Student reviewed guitar scales and chords, focusing on improving finger transitions and strumming patterns. The session involved practicing the F major scale, chromatic scale, and various chords from a song. Homework includes practicing the strumming pattern and chord transitions, with the tutor providing a scan of chord boxes for reference.
Chromatic Scale (Descending)
F Major Scale
Chorus Chords and Transitions
Verse Chords: E minor 7
G major
D/F#
C Variation
D major
The session involved learning guitar chords and strumming patterns for a specific song. The Student practiced chord transitions and a specific strumming pattern for the verse, and began learning a simpler strumming pattern for the chorus. The next session will continue working on the verse and chorus and aims to complete both sections of the song.
G Major Chord
Fingerpicking/Strumming Combination
Chord Transitions
D Major Chord (Two Variations)
C Major Chord
A Minor Chord
Chromatic Scale Practice
The Student and Tutor reviewed chromatic scales, focusing on smooth transitions and hand positioning. The G major scale and arpeggio were practiced, with an emphasis on incorporating different finger plucking techniques. The Tutor suggested exploring finger-style songs or music theory in future lessons, and the next session was scheduled.
G Major Arpeggio (C Position)
Alternate Picking
Chromatic Scale Exercise
G Major Scale (Second Position)
The student practiced chromatic, E major, and F major scales to improve finger dexterity, smoothness, and accuracy on the guitar. The tutor introduced the E major arpeggio and its relationship to chord formations. The student was assigned to continue practicing scales and arpeggios, focusing on finger placement and right-hand accuracy.
Chromatic Scale Technique
E Major Scale Finger Patterns
F Major Scale Finger Patterns
E Major Arpeggio Construction
The class involved practicing A major and A minor scales, then learning the E major and F major scales on the guitar. The Student worked on finger placement, smooth transitions, and differentiating between major and minor scales. The Tutor will send practice videos and scale patterns for continued learning.
Major vs. Minor Scales: 2-4 vs. 2-3 Pattern
Position Shifting and Finger Placement
Reading Music: Staves
Notes
and Rhythms
E Major Scale: Open String Pattern
F Major Scale: 1-3 and Open String Combination
Right-Hand Technique: Thumb Placement as Guide
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Classical Guitar
Learning tools used in guitar classes
PDF Sheet Music
Guitar Tuner Apps
Metronome Apps
Chord Diagram Apps
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