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
/ 55 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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Chord Progressions
Fingerstyle
Chords and Rhythms
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Songs and Repertoire
Ear training
Music theory
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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 student practiced various vocal exercises and song performances, focusing on techniques such as vibrato, vocal placement, and dramatic delivery. The tutor provided feedback on specific songs like "Someone to Love," "Silent Treatment," "Waving Through a Window," "A Million Dreams," "All I Want for Christmas Is You," "Escape My Mind," and "Easy on Me," assigning the introduction of "All I Want for Christmas Is You" as a key target for improvement.
Vocal Placement and Intensity
Vibrato Technique
Vocal Dynamics and Control
Song Interpretation and Application
Vocal Intensity and Dynamic Range
Audio Recording and Feedback Loop
Vocal Placement and Pitch Accuracy
Vibrato Application in Singing
The tutor and student worked on vocal exercises to improve singing technique, focusing on vocal placement (chest, front, and head tones) and range. The student practiced singing scales to extend their range and was coached on applying proper vocal techniques, with homework assigned to further develop vibrato and vocal placement.
Vibrato: Enhancing Vocal Quality
Falsetto vs. Natural Voice in High Notes
Vocal Placement: Chest
Front
and Head Tones
Ear Training and Melodic Following
Breath Control and Support
Vibrato Development
Vocal Register Shifts
Falsetto Technique
The Tutor and Student worked on vocal exercises and song application to improve vocal technique, specifically focusing on register transitions, vibrato, pitch accuracy, and vocal intensity. The student practiced two songs, "Angels We Have Heard on High" and "Jesus Christ Has Risen Today," and was assigned to continue practicing these songs and the vocal exercises regularly.
Pitch and Loudness Control in Singing
Vocal Placement and Resonance
Vocal Register Shifting
Vocal Vibrato
The tutor and student worked on vocal exercises to improve the student's range and confidence in hitting high notes. They focused on vocal placement techniques (chest, front, head tones) and the development of vibrato. The session also included an initial attempt to apply learned techniques to a song, identifying areas for further practice, particularly around chorus sections.
The Importance of Loudness and Confidence in High Notes
Vocal Exercises: Building Blocks for Singing
Vibrato: Adding Embellishment to Your Voice
Vocal Placement: Chest
Front
and Head Tones
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DAWs
Amp Simulators
Guitar Tuner Apps
PDF Sheet Music
Metronome Apps
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Weekend lessons
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