Hope George
Guitar Lessons with Theory Integration and Technique Focus | Tutor from University of Port Harcourt
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Hope George
Diploma degree
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Hope - Know your guitar teacher
I have been playing the guitar since I was 19 year os age. This was right after I had already learned to play the piano. I had many teachers and mentors, and I was part of a university band. This helped me grow and improve quickly. I set out to start teaching the guitar when some of my fans wanted to play as well as I do. My focus and advice to all my students is not to be just as good as I am, but to strive to be better, way better than I am. Discover and develop your own unique style and pattern. That's why I'm here, to find those students that have those sparks and fan it to flame. Some of my students start out not seeing entirely sure where and how they'd like to play. But that's also part of what I teach.
Hope graduated from University of Port Harcourt
Your guitar teacher expertise
Scales and Modes
Guitar Techniques
Chords and Rhythms
Music theory
Fingerstyle
Ear training
Chord Progressions
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Guitar lessons quick guide
My teaching methodology involves a tailored curriculum for each student. That means I do not use the same curriculum for any 2 students. This is because everyone's learning ability and pace differs. Some people have a prior musical background, and this gives them some kind of start off. All of these are taken into consideration as well as what the student knows and what they'd need to develop. As the training goes on, we modify and add to the curriculum any more learning topics to aid in the process of the student to the next level. Part of what I also do to improve my students growth is the use of engaging exercises home and classwork. Feedback from friends and family. As a matter of fact all my classes are yniques. My turns are always looking forward to next session with me
Guitar concepts taught by Hope
The student and tutor worked on vocal exercises, focusing on sustaining notes and managing breath control due to the student's reported throat discomfort. They practiced humming and singing exercises, with the tutor providing guidance on vocal recovery and offering recommendations for continued practice at home.
Vocal Warm-up: Humming
Breath Support and Sustain
Vocal Strain and Recovery
The student learned about major diatonic scales, key signatures, and the construction of different types of triads (major, minor, augmented, diminished, and suspended). The student practiced playing scales and triads in various keys and received sight-reading exercises as homework. The tutor will send additional exercises and notes on chords.
Major Diatonic Scale Construction
Fingering Techniques for Scales
Sight-Reading Strategies
Key Signatures: Sharps and Flats
Triad Chord Construction
The session involved vocal warm-ups, pitch exercises using 'Mary Had a Little Lamb', and applying techniques to the song 'Perfect'. The student focused on breath control, embellishment, and masking vocal strain. The student was assigned 'You Give Me Something' to listen to and prepare for Tuesday's session, where they will sing along with the track.
Instrument Selection: Guitar vs. Keyboard
Vocal Warm-ups: 'May' and 'Mary Had a Little Lamb'
Breath Control and Embellishment in Singing
Vocal Range Extension: High and Low Registers
Song Interpretation: 'Perfect' by Ed Sheeran
The student practiced vocal exercises, breath control, and applied these techniques to singing songs, including "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran, focusing on blending head and neck voices. The student also worked on keyboard exercises to improve their ear for notes and was assigned new piano pieces. Recording practice sessions for self-appraisal was recommended.
Vocal Warm-ups: Breathing Exercises
Vocal Range Expansion
Transitioning Between Vocal Registers (Head
Neck
Falsetto)
Using Air for Vocal Support and Tone
Importance of Self-Appraisal Through Recording
Basic Music Theory: Note Recognition
The session focused on vocal warm-ups and singing techniques and piano practice using simplified sheet music to improve keyboard familiarity. The student worked on "Perfect," focusing on difficult sections, and received exercises for vocal range and keyboard practice. The tutor advised resting the voice and learning song lyrics through speaking instead of singing, with expressions to be focused on for the upcoming performance.
Octave Exercises for Vocal Warm-up
Transcribing and Simplifying Music Sheets
Vocal Rest and Practice
Vocal Techniques: Pick-ups
Rhythmic Accuracy
Simple Song Practice
Keyboard Familiarization
The Tutor worked with the Student on vocal exercises and techniques to improve singing, focusing on breath control, posture, and engaging stomach muscles. The Student practiced singing the song "Perfect" in different keys while focusing on sustaining notes and hitting high notes without strain. The homework includes practicing the song in the key of F and performing vocal warm-ups daily.
Keyboard Familiarization
Song Dynamics and Energy Management
Key Changes and Vocal Range
Diaphragmatic Support and Vocal Strain Reduction
Sustaining Notes and Tempo
Vocal Warm-ups and Breath Control
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