Emer Reid
Guitar Lessons with Focus on Technique and Musical Creativity
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Emer Reid
Bachelors degree
/ 55 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
Guitar for beginners
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Ear training
Guitar Techniques
Chords and Rhythms
Fingerstyle
Music theory
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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 the intricate fingerpicking patterns and rhythmic complexities of the song "More Than Words." They focused on specific chord transitions, note execution, and rhythmic timing, with a plan to review a supplementary video and written notation for further practice.
The C add9 Chord Shape
Song Structure and Repetition
Chord Voicings and Finger Placement
Rhythm and Counting in Fingerpicking
The Student and Tutor focused on guitar technique and learning a new song. They warmed up with chromatic scales, practiced finger plucking patterns with the C chord, and reviewed the song's core chords (G, C add 9, A minor 7, Dsus4). The session concluded with the Student beginning to learn the song's specific finger-picking pattern and reading its tablature.
Foundational Fingerpicking Patterns
Chromatic Scale: Technique Refinement
"Hallelujah" Main Fingerpicking Pattern & Rhythm
"Hallelujah" Song Introduction: Chords & Capo
Student and Tutor engaged in a Guitar lesson, focusing on enhancing finger dexterity and refining strumming techniques. They practiced chromatic scale warm-ups, several finger-picking exercises with increasing complexity, and diligently worked on the strumming and muting pattern for the song "Valerie," applying it to various chords. The next session will introduce a new finger-picking pattern for a Hozier song.
Basic Fingerpicking Hand Position & Pattern
Valerie Strumming Pattern Application
Muting Technique: The "Squeeze/Not Squeeze"
Advanced Fingerpicking & Finger-String Correspondence
Chromatic Scale Warm-up & Posture
Student and Tutor focused on enhancing guitar fingerpicking skills. They practiced two different fingerpicking patterns across multiple chords (G, D, A minor, E minor, D minor, C add 9), emphasizing proper hand positioning and smooth transitions. The session concluded with a discussion of future song selections and a plan to address bar chords in the next class.
Achieving Clear Tone and Tempo Control
Guitar Nail Care for Optimal Sound
Foundational Fingerpicking Pattern 1: G-D-Am-Em
Alternate String Fingerpicking Pattern 2: D minor & C add9
Core Fingerpicking Hand Position
The Student and Tutor conducted the final guitar lesson on the song "Valerie," focusing on improving chord transitions and mastering a new complex strumming pattern that included muted strokes. They also practiced a hammer-on technique to add flair to the song. The Student was assigned to practice the strumming pattern and hammer-on, with relevant materials provided for homework.
Chromatic Scale Warm-up & Finger Discipline
Adding Pizzazz with Hammer-ons
Rhythmic Strumming Pattern with Muted Strokes
Chord Review & Efficient Transitions
Student and Tutor continued their study of guitar techniques, focusing on chromatic scales and pentatonic scales. The Student practiced chromatic scales and two pentatonic scale positions, then applied these concepts to learn riffs from the song "My Girl." They also discussed the practical application of pentatonic shapes in creating guitar riffs and explored key changes within a song. The Student was encouraged to send song suggestions for future lessons.
Chromatic Scale Refinement & Technique
Pentatonic Scale Positions & Tab Interpretation
"My Girl" Riffs: C Major Pentatonic in Practice
Pentatonic Riffs for Chord Embellishment & Walking Bass
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Metronome Apps
Guitar Tuner Apps
Chord Diagram Apps
PDF Sheet Music
Engaging guitar lessons
Open Q&A
Weekend lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Parent feedback
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