Christopher Lara
Guitar Lessons with Innovative Teaching Styles from Fullerton College Educator




Guitar lessons - Christopher Lara
Diploma degree
/ 30 min
Guitar lessons quick guide
Chris Lara’s teaching approach is rooted in personalization, positivity, and real-world application. He believes that every student learns differently, so he customizes each lesson to align with their musical tastes, goals, and pace—whether it's learning chords to a favorite song, mastering scales for improvisation, or preparing for auditions and performances. Chris combines traditional technique with modern music theory, incorporating ear training, rhythm exercises, and creative jam sessions to build both skill and confidence. He emphasizes fun, progress, and musical expression, helping students stay motivated while truly understanding the instrument. His goal: to make every student not just a player, but a passionate musician. Your passion begins here, with online tutoring! Let’s make some awesome music together!
Your guitar teacher expertise
Ear training
Chord Progressions
Music theory
Scales and Modes
Chords and Rhythms
Fingerstyle
Songs and Repertoire
Fun and relaxed guitar classes
90% Students enjoy learning without feeling pressured
Guitar lessons have strong results in a short time
91% Parent feel they kids have started playing songs within weeks
Guitar lessons that balance theory and fun
Includes just enough music theory to support practical learning
Christopher - Know your guitar teacher
Chris Lara is a seasoned guitarist whose career has taken him from the iconic Whisky a Go Go to the luxurious stages of Holland America Cruise Line, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, and The Greenbrier Resort. With a style that blends technical skill, passion, and stage presence, Chris brings energy and heart to every performance. But his true calling doesn’t stop at the spotlight—Chris is equally passionate about education. With over 5 years of private teaching experience and a background working in private schools, he’s helped countless students find their musical voice. Whether you're a total beginner or an aspiring shredder, Chris tailors each lesson to your goals and interests—making learning guitar fun, motivating, and truly personal. From classic rock to jazz, blues to pop, Chris makes music accessible and exciting. His mission? To inspire students to not only play, but to love the guitar.
Engaging guitar lessons
Chat for quick help
Note taking
Record lessons
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Free lesson slots
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Guitar concept taught by Christopher
Two learners, including one from Seven Oaks, dedicated their guitar lesson to mastering the pentatonic scale and its application to the "Come On Feel the Noise" solo. They focused on accuracy and timing, analyzing the song's chord progressions and specific guitar techniques. One of the students was assigned to continue practicing the solo, with an emphasis on accuracy and incorporating hammer-ons and pull-offs. For their next lesson, they plan to delve into "Over the Mountain" and "Mr. Crowley".
Pentatonic Scale
Power Chords
Hammer-ons & Pull-offs
Wah Pedal
Accuracy vs. Speed
Christopher provided Liam with a comprehensive guitar lesson, delving into various techniques such as tunings, pentatonic scales, tapping, pinch harmonics, power chords, and palm muting. Liam actively practiced the E pentatonic scale, tapping techniques, and pinch harmonics. Their work on the song "Come On Feel The Noise" centered on mastering power chords and palm muting, and they plan to continue with this piece in their upcoming lesson.
Pentatonic Scale
Standard vs. Down Tuning
Tapping (Guitar)
Pinch Harmonics
Power Chords
The guitar lesson saw two learners delve into techniques such as strumming and chord transitions. They started working on Chris Stapleton's "Starting Over" and "Tennessee Whiskey." One of the students, who calls Tucson home, focused on practicing the intro riff for "Tennessee Whiskey," specifically concentrating on slides and hammer-ons, while the other provided chord charts to aid in their practice.
Riff
Hammer-on
Slide
Barring (Guitar)
Capo
Christopher Lara provided Maxwell with a guitar lesson, focusing on Johnny Cash's "Walk the Line." Maxwell successfully learned the intro riff, various chord shapes including A, D, E, B7, and G, and how to interpret chord charts. Christopher assigned practicing the riff and chord transitions as homework, and he will send Maxwell the necessary chord chart through the Wingy app.
Open String
Fret
Chord
Riff
Chord Chart Orientation
Christopher provided a guitar lesson, assisting an individual with guitar techniques, specifically focusing on the pentatonic scale and power chords within the song "Even Flow." The learner, a student at Florida SouthWestern State College in Cape Coral, diligently practiced finger placement, chord transitions, and timing. For their next lesson, Christopher assigned listening to Johnny Cash's "Walk the Line" and grunge songs in drop D tuning.
Drop D Tuning
Muting Unwanted Strings
Power Chord Structure
Pentatonic Scale Finger Movement
Christopher Lara conducted a guitar lesson with Liam Clark, primarily focusing on refining Liam's technique for Pearl Jam's "Even Flow" and introducing him to power chords and fretboard navigation. Liam actively practiced the intro riff, sliding techniques, and chord transitions, while Christopher offered corrections and advice on efficient finger placement and muting. Following the lesson, Christopher provided Liam with extra resources, such as a fretboard layout and chord charts, and recommended practicing the pentatonic scale.
Pentatonic Scale
Sliding Technique
Power Chords
Fretboard Knowledge
Drop D Tuning
Learner for guitar lessons
Adult/Professionals
School
College
All levels
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Looping Pedals
PDF Sheet Music
Chord Diagram Apps
Guitar Tuner Apps
Backing Track Libraries

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