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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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
Fingerstyle
Guitar Techniques
Ear training
Chord Progressions
Guitar for beginners
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Songs and Repertoire
Learner for guitar lessons
Guitar for beginners
Guitar for advanced
Guitar for adults
Guitar for kids
Guitar for intermediate
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.
Rated 5 stars for engaging guitar lessons
94% students find the lessions fun, focused, and easy to follow
Highly trusted guitar teacher by parents
87% parents find real musical growth and stronger focus at home
Focus on core guitar skills
93% Students report clear progress in chords, strumming, and transitions
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Bass Guitar
Guitar concepts taught by Richard
The class involved vocal warm-ups and practicing various songs to improve melody, intensity, and overall performance. The student received feedback on specific sections of each song, with a focus on sustaining notes and emotional delivery. Homework includes continued listening and practice of key songs, particularly "A Million Dreams," "Easy on Me," and "Escape My Mind."
Identifying Style and Increasing Flexibility
Balancing Ballads: Emotion and Sustained Notes
Maintaining Intensity Throughout a Song
Melody Improvement and Intensity
Vocal Warm-up Exercises
Listening Practice and Attention to Detail
The Student practiced vocal warm-ups and worked on specific songs to improve voice control and vibrato. The lesson addressed challenges with falsetto and explored techniques for better production and control. The Student was assigned specific songs to focus on and exercises to practice until the next session, including experimenting with vocal exercises in falsetto.
Vocal Adjustment and Style
Falsetto Technique and Control
Ear Training and Self-Listening
The Role of Vibrato
Accidental Discovery and Unconscious Competence
The Student practiced vocal exercises to improve volume and vocal tone transitions and applied these to singing two songs. They focused on sustaining high notes and breath control, especially during the chorus of “Curse of the Fold.” The Student began working on “Through the Valley,” focusing on adjusting vocal tone and studying the melody. They were assigned to continue practicing the vocal exercises and songs.
Vocal Warm-up Exercises: Intensity and Loudness
Chest
Front
and Head Tone
Dynamics and Volume Control in Singing
Song Selection and Key
Voice Shape and Treble
The Tutor and Student worked on vocal exercises and applied them to singing a song, focusing on transitioning between vocal registers and increasing intensity. The Student practiced "The Curse of the Fool" to improve head tone and loudness in the chorus. The follow-up includes practicing vocal exercises with a louder speaker and marking lyrics for breathing and intensity cues.
Vibratto Development
Vocal Stamina and Breath Control
Bridging Chest/Front Tone to Head Tone in Performance
Dynamics in Singing and Performance
Ear Training and Melody Recall
Importance of Loudness and Intensity at Higher Notes
Vocal Warm-up Exercises: Chest
Front
The lesson covered vocal exercises for range and control, including transitions between vocal registers and sustaining high notes. The Student practiced singing 'Please Read the Letter' and 'Lawyers, Guns, and Money', focusing on timing and note maintenance. The student was assigned to continue practicing the songs and the vocal siren exercise, and the next session was scheduled for January 16th.
Vocal Placement and Tone Adjustment
Vocal Siren Exercise
Song Structure and Timing (Karaoke Tracks)
Sustaining Notes
Vocal Warm-up Exercises
The session focused on vocal exercises, differentiating between falsetto and mixed voice in songs, and mimicking styles of famous singers to enhance vocal control. The student practiced applying these techniques to songs like "Night", "My Way", "Young Lady, You're Scaring Me" and "Soft Spot." The tutor recommended continued listening practice and exploring new songs to further develop vocal versatility and style adjustment.
Falsetto Technique and Airflow
Mimicking Singing Styles
Importance of 'Feel' in Singing
Genre-Specific Vocal Adjustments
Listening Practice and Internalization
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Backing Track Libraries
Amp Simulators
PDF Sheet Music
DAWs
Guitar Tuner Apps
Engaging guitar lessons
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
Parent feedback
Weekend lessons
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