Richard Ricardo

Unlock you singing, guitar playing, and drums potential with engaging lessons blending theory, performance, and ear training.

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Richard Ricardo

Bachelors degree

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Each lesson is 55 min

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30 lessons


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20 lessons


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10 lessons


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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.

Your guitar teacher expertise

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Songs and Repertoire

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Scales and Modes

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Strumming and Picking Techniques

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Chords and Rhythms

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Guitar for beginners

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Ear training

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Music theory

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Guitar for adults

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Guitar for advanced

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Guitar for beginners

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Guitar for intermediate

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Guitar for kids

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.

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Rated 5 stars for engaging guitar lessons

94% students find the lessions fun, focused, and easy to follow

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Highly trusted guitar teacher by parents

87% parents find real musical growth and stronger focus at home

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Focus on core guitar skills

93% Students report clear progress in chords, strumming, and transitions

Types of guitar lessons

Guitar

Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

Electric Guitar

Electric Guitar

Bass Guitar

Bass Guitar

Flexible Scheduling

Allows 1h early scheduling

Allows 1h early rescheduling

Can wait for 20 mins after joining

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Guitar concepts taught by Richard

Student learned 5 days ago

The student and tutor worked on vocal techniques, focusing on pitch control, vocal placement (head tone, chest tone, front tone), and falsetto. The student practiced applying these techniques to several songs, with assignments including improving front tone usage in "Japanese Denim" and "Eleg," and developing chest tone and vibrato in "My Way."

Vocal Placement: Front Tone vs. Chest Tone

Falsetto Control and Consistency

Vibrato Application and Feel

Vocal Adjustments for Song Dynamics

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Student learned 12 days ago

The student worked with the tutor on various vocal exercises and song performances, focusing on techniques like vibrato, vocal placement, and dynamic range. The student also received guidance on selecting more challenging songs from renowned vocalists for future practice.

Vocal Placement and Resonance

Vibrato Application

Dynamic Range and Song Interpretation

Vocal Sirens and Scales

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Student learned 26 days ago

The tutor worked with the student on vocal technique, focusing on head tone, vocal sirens, and pitch control, and then applied these concepts to the songs "Euphoria" and "Less of You." The session also included an introduction to the song "Elegy," highlighting advanced vocal techniques and control exercises, with the student encouraged to continue practicing falsetto and dynamic shifts.

Falsetto and Vocal Quality Control

Pitch Accuracy and Maintaining Notes

Vocal Swelling and Melodic Flow

Vocal Placement and Register Shifting

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Student learned 26 days ago

The tutor and student worked on vocal exercises and song performance, focusing on improving high note production, volume, and intensity. The student practiced applying vocal techniques such as head tone and vibrato to specific songs, with assignments to consistently practice these techniques and use a speaker for louder practice.

Vocal Intensity and Loudness

Vocal Placement and Resonance (Chest

Front

Head Tone)

Vibrato and Sustain

Vocal Stamina and Breath Support

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The student and tutor worked on vocal technique, focusing on hitting high notes with adequate volume and clarity, and practicing vibrato. They reviewed vocal exercises and analyzed songs by Mariah Carey and Florence + The Machine, with the student assigned to record and submit their singing of these songs for further assessment.

Vocal Placement: Chest

Front

and Head Tone

Belting: Singing Loudly and Confidently

Falsetto vs. Chest/Head Voice

Vibrato: Enhancing Vocal Expression

Practice Environment and Dynamics

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The student worked with the tutor on vocal exercises, focusing on pitch variation, dynamic control, and the transition between vocal registers. They then practiced several songs, with specific emphasis on developing vibrato, improving timing, and enhancing vocal intensity, particularly in ballad-style pieces. The student was assigned to continue practicing "A Million Dreams" and "Easy on Me," and to find an additional similar song for future sessions.

Vocal Technique: Chest

Front

and Head Tones

Vibrato: Application and Control

Vocal Dynamics and Intensity

Timing and Articulation in Song Performance

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Learning tools used in guitar classes

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DAWs

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Metronome Apps

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Guitar Tuner Apps

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Backing Track Libraries

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Amp Simulators

Engaging guitar lessons

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Weekend lessons

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