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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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Highly trusted guitar teacher by parents

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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

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Guitar Techniques

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Songs and Repertoire

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Chords and Rhythms

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Scales and Modes

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Strumming and Picking Techniques

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Chord Progressions

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Ear training

Types of guitar lessons

Guitar

Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

Electric Guitar

Electric Guitar

Bass Guitar

Bass Guitar

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Guitar concept taught by Richard

Student learned 3 days ago

Ric Ricardo led a vocal lesson with an individual residing in Mordecai, focusing on vocal exercises and three specific songs: "13," "Easy on Me," and "So Much More Than This." During their time, the primary goal was to enhance vibrato, breath control, and vocal intensity, with particular attention paid to the choruses and bridge of "Easy on Me." For homework, the student was tasked with continuing practice on the exercises and songs, emphasizing the development of power and intensity in higher notes and sustained phrases.

Vibrato

Vocal Intensity

Song Structure (Bridge)

Natural Note Production

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Student learned 3 days ago

Ric Ricardo worked with Grayson on vocal exercises and song performance, focusing on maintaining a regular vocal tone, improving vibrato, and using a microphone effectively. Grayson practiced "Real People Do," "Sung to Me," and "Crocodile," and was introduced to "Make Me Your Queen" as a challenging new song. Grayson was assigned to continue practicing vocal exercises and songs, focusing on consistent vocal delivery and vibrato.

Vibrato Technique

Natural Voice Consistency

Loudness & Power Control

Microphone Adjustment

Octave Adjustment

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Student learned 5 days ago

Ric Ricardo worked with Yen Goddess during a vocal lesson, focusing on exercises to enhance her singing technique, specifically placement, vibrato, and breath control. Yen practiced applying these skills to the song "You're the One" by Rihanna. For her continued development, Yen was assigned daily practice of vocal exercises one, three, and four, and to keep refining the song, emphasizing breath control, consistent intensity, and vibrato.

Vocal Placement

Vibrato Development

Breathing for Singers

Ear Training

Confident Singing

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Student learned 10 days ago

Ric Ricardo guided a student from Scottsdale Community College through vocal exercises to improve vibrato, applying these techniques to the songs "13" and "Easy on Me." The learner was instructed to focus on producing vibrato in all vocal exercises, increasing intensity in specific sections of "Easy on Me," and listening to Adele's vibrato for inspiration. They will also work on the song "So much more than this" by Grace Vanderwal.

Vocal Warm-ups

Vocal Placement

Dynamic Singing

Vibrato Technique

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Student learned 10 days ago

Ric Ricardo guided Grayson through vocal exercises focusing on placement, vibrato, and breath control, and they worked on applying these techniques to the songs "Real People" and "Sun to Me." Grayson was advised to increase vocal intensity in specific parts of the songs to better define the melody and improve overall vocal quality. Ric Ricardo assigned four vocal exercises for continuous practice and suggested finding a male version of the song "Night Shift" or choosing a different song for the next lesson.

Vocal Vibrato

High Note Projection

Vocal Intensity & Quality

Ear Training for Singers

Song Key Transposition

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Student learned 17 days ago

Ric worked with a student from Bradley University in Peoria on vocal exercises to improve placement and vibrato. They practiced an audition song, "13," focusing on timing, power, and intensity. Ric assigned the learner to practice the vocal exercises, focusing on breath control and vibrato, and to continue working on "13," paying attention to the timing of the lyrics and adding intensity to specific sections. They also planned to incorporate "Easy on Me" by Adele into future practice lessons.

Vibrato

Vocal Power/Intensity

Ear Training

Noise Reduction (Google Meet)

Vocal Placement

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Learner for guitar lessons

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Guitar for intermediate

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Guitar for adults

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Guitar for kids

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Guitar for beginners

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Guitar for advanced

Engaging guitar lessons

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Open Q&A

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Parent feedback

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Chat for quick help

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Weekend lessons

Learning tools used in guitar classes

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Guitar Tuner Apps

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Backing Track Libraries

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Amp Simulators

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DAWs

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PDF Sheet Music

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