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
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Guitar for beginners
Music theory
Ear training
Scales and Modes
Chord Progressions
Songs and Repertoire
Chords and Rhythms
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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.
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Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Classical Guitar
Guitar concepts taught by Emer
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.
Guitar Nail Care for Optimal Sound
Achieving Clear Tone and Tempo Control
Alternate String Fingerpicking Pattern 2: D minor & C add9
Core Fingerpicking Hand Position
Foundational Fingerpicking Pattern 1: G-D-Am-Em
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
Chord Review & Efficient Transitions
Rhythmic Strumming Pattern with Muted Strokes
Adding Pizzazz with Hammer-ons
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 Riffs for Chord Embellishment & Walking Bass
Pentatonic Scale Positions & Tab Interpretation
"My Girl" Riffs: C Major Pentatonic in Practice
The session involved the student practicing guitar finger exercises and pentatonic scales with the tutor. They focused on improving plucking technique, left-hand accuracy, and understanding scale positions, with plans to apply these skills to riffs in future lessons.
Guitar Hand Positioning and Technique
Understanding Guitar Fretboard Positions and Scales
Developing Muscle Memory Through Repetition
Student and Tutor spent the session reviewing and practicing various guitar chords and transitions for a song. They focused on mastering chord shapes, ensuring clear sounds, and improving the speed of transitions for both verse and chorus sections. The class concluded with an introduction to a new strumming pattern involving purposeful muting, with plans to focus more on strumming and polishing techniques in the next session.
Chromatic Scale Warm-up
Reviewing Core Chord Shapes
Achieving Seamless Chord Transitions
Introduction to Muted Strumming
The student and tutor worked through the first three positions of the A major pentatonic scale, practicing the fingerings and fret patterns for each. The tutor provided feedback on the student's technique, particularly their plucking hand, and assigned practice of these positions for future improvement.
The Role of the Picking Hand in Speed and Clarity
Developing Fretting Hand Accuracy
Chromatic Scale Warm-up
Pentatonic Scales: Foundation for Improvisation
Pentatonic Scale Positions and Patterns
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Metronome Apps
PDF Sheet Music
Chord Diagram Apps
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