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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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Fingerstyle

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Scales and Modes

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Chord Progressions

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Guitar Techniques

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Ear training

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Strumming and Picking Techniques

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Chords and Rhythms

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 4 days ago

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

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Student learned 6 days ago

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

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Student learned 11 days ago

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

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Student learned 11 days ago

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

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Student learned 13 days ago

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

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Student learned 13 days ago

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

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Guitar for intermediate

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Guitar for advanced

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Guitar for adults

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Guitar for kids

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Guitar for beginners

Engaging guitar lessons

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Weekend lessons

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Chat for quick help

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Open Q&A

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Parent feedback

Learning tools used in guitar classes

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Guitar Tuner Apps

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Metronome Apps

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Amp Simulators

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Backing Track Libraries

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PDF Sheet Music

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