Emer Reid
Guitar Lessons with Focus on Technique and Musical Creativity
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Emer Reid
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
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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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Music theory
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Guitar for beginners
Chords and Rhythms
Guitar Techniques
Chord Progressions
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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
The Student and Tutor worked on guitar tuning and warm-up exercises including chromatic scales and stretching. They then focused on practicing the fingerpicking pattern and chord transitions for the song "Love Story" by Taylor Swift, emphasizing smooth execution and correct hand positioning. The next session was scheduled to continue with this song, potentially incorporating additional fingerpicking exercises, before moving on to new material.
Guitar Tuning & Ear Training
Finger Dexterity & Warm-ups
Fingerpicking Pattern Refinement
Chord Transitions: Speed & Accuracy
ET Principle: Posture for Clarity
Adaptive Chord Transitions: B minor to D
The session focused on guitar fundamentals, including chromatic scale warm-ups, practicing plucking patterns on various chords (A, C, D major), and mastering the chorus chords for a song, particularly the B minor barre chord. The Student worked on finger-picking patterns and chord transitions, receiving guidance on proper hand positioning and pressure. For follow-up, the Tutor plans to send pictures of correct hand positions for practice and scheduled the next session.
Chromatic Scale Warm-Up (Across Strings)
Essential Open Chords & Posture
Mastering the B Minor Bar Chord
Fingerpicking Pattern & Soft Touch
Strumming & Seamless Chord Transitions
The Tutor and Student began learning a new fingerpicking song, "Love Story," focusing on a specific plucking pattern and four new chord shapes. They practiced warm-up exercises, developed proper finger placement for the chords, and worked on smooth transitions between the shapes. The Student was assigned to practice note clarity and transitions for homework and will share a video of a prior performance.
Fingerpicking Foundation: Pattern & Plucking Hand
Love Story Chord Shapes: Variants & Challenges
Seamless Chord Transition Strategies
Fretting Hand Ergonomics & Muting Solutions
Cultivating a Positive Guitar Practice Mindset
The session focused on introducing fingerstyle guitar techniques using variations of D, A, B minor, and G chords for the song "Love Story." The Student practiced specific plucking patterns and transitions between these shapes. The Tutor assigned practice of the introduced tabs for homework to reinforce learning.
Seamless Fingerstyle Chord Transitions
"Love Story" B minor & G Variations Fingerstyle Chords
"Love Story" D Variation Fingerstyle Chord
Basic Finger Picking Pattern Practice
Fundamental Finger Picking Technique
"Love Story" A Variation Fingerstyle Chord
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.
Chord Voicings and Finger Placement
Rhythm and Counting in Fingerpicking
Song Structure and Repetition
The C add9 Chord Shape
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
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Guitar Tuner Apps
Chord Diagram Apps
Metronome Apps
PDF Sheet Music
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