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




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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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
Fingerstyle
Scales and Modes
Chord Progressions
Guitar Techniques
Ear training
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Chords and Rhythms
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Bass Guitar

Guitar concept taught by Richard
Ric Ricardo continued working with John Reed on vocal exercises and applying them to the song "Candle in the Wind." The session focused on improving John's vocal tone, intensity, and breath control, with specific attention to transitioning between vocal registers and maintaining consistent intensity in both the verse and chorus of the song. John was assigned vocal exercises one and three for homework and instructed to mark up his song lyrics to highlight areas requiring increased vocal intensity.
Word Pronunciation & Pitch
Breathing for Sustained Notes
Vocal Adjustment for Head Tone
Song Dynamics & Intensity
Ric Ricardo guided Grayson through vocal exercises and song practice, focusing on improving head tone, vibrato, and breath control. Grayson worked on songs like "Crocodile," "Make Me Your Queen," "Stick Season," and "Overtime," with specific attention to register transitions and stylistic nuances. Grayson was assigned to continue practicing the exercises and songs, focusing on the specific techniques discussed.
Head Tone Power & Stability
Vocal Register Flexibility
Breathing for Fast Songs
Low Register Quality
Vibrato Technique
Ric Ricardo worked with Aaron Mason on vocal exercises, specifically applying them to the song "Save a Seat." The lesson concentrated on achieving high notes with appropriate loudness and refined technique. Aaron dedicated time to transitioning between vocal registers and mastering difficult parts of the song. For homework, Ric instructed Aaron to continue practicing the vocal drills and the song, with a new exercise slated for their upcoming lesson.
Vocal Stamina
Gradual vs. Sudden Jumps
Loudness for High Notes
Head Tone vs. Falsetto
Vocal Fold Adjustment
Ric tutored John on vocal techniques, including placement, diaphragmatic breathing, and shifting between vocal registers. John practiced applying these techniques to "Candle in the Wind," focusing on varying vocal intensity and identifying patterns in the song's structure. John was assigned to mark up the lyrics to indicate breathing points and areas for increased vocal intensity in preparation for the next session.
Voice Placement
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Falsetto vs. Natural Tone
Muscle Memory in Singing
Song Transposition
Ric Ricardo worked with a learner from Indy on vocal exercises to improve vibrato and apply it to songs like "13", "Easy On Me", "So Much More Than This", "Light the Sky", and "My Own Way." For homework, the individual was assigned to practice listening to the original songs to identify and imitate vibrato techniques and to focus on specific sections of the songs to improve melody and energy. Ric Ricardo requested a list of songs they are currently working on, to be sent via the Wingy chat box.
Vibrato Application
Siren Exercise
Song Dynamics
Falsetto Technique
Melody Study
Ric Ricardo worked with Grayson on improving her singing, focusing on vibrato, maintaining vocal intensity, and adapting to different song styles. Grayson practiced applying vibrato to existing songs, worked on vocal exercises to improve control, and explored a new song requiring a soft, airy vocal approach. Grayson was assigned to practice vibrato and maintain intensity in her songs, as well as adapt vocal exercises for the new song's style.
Falsetto Transition
Connecting Words
Airy Singing Style
Vocal Intensity
Vibrato
Learner for guitar lessons
Guitar for intermediate
Guitar for advanced
Guitar for adults
Guitar for kids
Guitar for beginners
Engaging guitar lessons
Weekend lessons
Chat for quick help
Open Q&A
Parent feedback
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Guitar Tuner Apps
Metronome Apps
Amp Simulators
Backing Track Libraries
PDF Sheet Music
Free lesson slots
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