Richard Ricardo
Unlock you singing, guitar playing, and drums potential with engaging lessons blending theory, performance, and ear training.
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Guitar lessons - Richard Ricardo
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
Richard - Know your guitar teacher
I'm Richard Ricardo, a Bachelors-educated guitar tutor and RockSchool U.K. drums grade 8 with over 20 years of experience. I specialize in personalized guitar lessons for beginners, intermediates, adults, and even kids. My lessons cover acoustic guitar, electric guitar, Bass guitar, and general guitar subjects. How to read chord charts, rhythm patterns, tablature reading, exercises, solo playing, scale and modes, solo playing, and improvising on guitar. I also do voice lessons, teaching the students how to improve their singing by doing vocal exercises to strengthen their voice, improve techniques, and ear training. Drums lessons you will learn how to read and count notes that you will use to play and learn different kinds of beat being used to play songs. Ear training, play along with music and exercises for hands and feet8.
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Focus on core guitar skills
93% Students report clear progress in chords, strumming, and transitions
Guitar lessons quick guide
In my personalized tutoring approach, I seamlessly integrate theory, ear training, performance coaching, and technique enhancement to offer engaging and effective lessons. Specializing in Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, Bass guitar, Drums, and Singing, I cater to a diverse audience of 50 plus students, including beginners, intermediates, adults, and kids. By leveraging a blend of online platforms like Skype, Zoom, and Google meet, along wi8h offline tools such as music sheets and interactive apps, I create interactive lessons that resonate with each students learning style. My methodology strengths lie in fostering a deep understanding of musical concepts, enhancing technical skills, and instilling confidence in my students musical abilities, ensuring their success and growth in their musical journey as a Singer, drummer, or guitarist.
Your guitar teacher expertise
Ear training
Guitar for beginners
Scales and Modes
Songs and Repertoire
Music theory
Chord Progressions
Guitar Techniques
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Bass Guitar
Guitar concept taught by Richard
The Tutor guided the Student through vocal warm-ups and exercises to improve range, breath control, and vocal cord strength. A new 'siren' exercise was introduced to practice transitions between high and low notes. The Student also started marking up a new song to indicate emphasis and breathing points, and they were assigned the siren exercise and continued practice with previous vocal exercises as homework.
Vocal Cord Mechanics: Round vs. Slim Vocal Production
Vocal Warm-up Exercises: Ascending Scales
Vocal Ad-libs: Increasing Pitch in Song Sections
Song Structure and Emphasis: Verse vs. Chorus
Diaphragmatic Breathing: Supporting Vocal Exercises
Vocal Siren Exercise: Expanding Vocal Range
The student practiced vocal exercises and worked on improving the feel and intensity in several songs. The tutor provided specific feedback on areas to improve in each song, including dynamics, note sustainment, and incorporating vibrato. The student was assigned to listen to the original artists to better understand the nuances of each song.
Vocal Exercises: Purpose and Application
Song Interpretation and Emotional Connection
Sustaining Notes and Vocal Control
Dynamics and Intensity in Vocal Performance
Importance of Listening and Imitation
Applying Feel and Musicality
The student practiced vocal exercises and worked on applying vibrato and improving the overall feel of several songs across different genres. The tutor provided feedback on areas needing improvement, such as sustaining notes, increasing intensity in chorus sections, and adjusting the brightness of bridge sections. The student was assigned listening practice for specific songs to improve their feel and vibrato.
Addressing Bridge Sections in Songs
Applying Vibrato
Genre Awareness
Vocal Warm-up Exercises
Song Interpretation: Million Dreams by Pink
The session covered vocal exercises focusing on vibrato and timing, followed by applying these techniques to two songs: 'Candle in the Wind' and 'Lawyers, Guns, and Money.' The student practiced timing with instrumental cues and lyrical variations. The next session will review these songs and begin work on a third song, 'Please Read the Letter,' and the student was advised to listen to the upcoming songs to learn the music.
Song Structure and Arrangement
Breath Control and Timing in Singing
Listening to Instrumental Cues
Karaoke Practice for Timing and Phrasing
Vibrato Technique
Vocal Warm-up Exercises
The class involved vocal exercises and song practice focusing on vibrato, sustain, and dynamics. The student worked on several songs, including "A Million Dreams", "Easy on Me", and others, with specific feedback on areas for improvement in each. The student was assigned to continue practicing the reviewed songs, focusing on applying vibrato and improving the feel, and to prepare a new song for the next session.
Song Interpretation and Feel
Identifying and Applying Vibrato
Breathing Technique for Vocal Performance
Vocal Agility: Highs and Lows
Sustaining Notes with Vibrato
The Student practiced vocal exercises to improve vibrato and expand their vocal range, while also working on the song 'My Way' to improve feel and vocal intensity. They began exploring falsetto techniques in a new song and were assigned to research songs with prominent falsetto parts for future practice.
Vibrato Development
Head Tone and Vocal Range Limitations
Song Feel and Interpretation
Dynamic Intensity and Vocal Loudness
Falsetto Technique and Control
Identifying Vocal Placement
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Guitar for adults
Guitar for kids
Guitar for beginners
Guitar for advanced
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Chat for quick help
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Guitar Tuner Apps
Metronome Apps
PDF Sheet Music
Amp Simulators
DAWs
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