Diego Kobayashi
Adaptive guitar lessons by an experienced songwriter/music producer. Learn how to find your own sound!
Guitar lessons - Diego Kobayashi
Diploma degree
/ 30 min
Diego - Know your guitar teacher
I'm Diego Kobayashi, a music tutor with a Diploma in Audio Production and over a year of experience teaching! Along with teaching I also have the following experience: 5 yrs producing and songwriting, 3 yrs regularly playing live and 2 yrs as a recording engineer/sound designer. I love working with beginners because it means getting to share my enthusiasm for music with somebody who has fresh new takes! For people interested in more advanced lessons; my expertise includes teaching fundamentals of harmony (complex chord progressions), introducing intermediate level music theory/production concepts and helping you find your personal flair when expressing yourself through music. Whether guitar or bass, I will make each lesson valuable and fun! So, if my profile fits your interests, hit me up and let's get started!!
Diego graduated from SAE INSTITUTE
Guitar lessons quick guide
My teaching approach is centered on making music enjoyable and approachable for every student. I teach acoustic, electric, and bass, and I carefully adapt each lesson to the student’s age, personality, and skill level. I use clear explanations and supportive visuals so students can easily understand and stay engaged. Outside of lessons, I provide practice videos, easy-to-read chord diagrams/tabs, and tailored, original, backing tracks so they can build confidence at home in a structured way. I believe that learning music is not just about mastering techniques, but also about developing creativity, patience, and self-expression. My goal is to create a positive, encouraging environment where students feel comfortable making mistakes, asking questions, and celebrating their progress. With a balance of fun activities and steady skill-building, I help students grow as musicians while fostering a lifelong love of music.
Your guitar teacher expertise
Chords and Rhythms
Ear training
Chord Progressions
Songs and Repertoire
Fingerstyle
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Guitar concept taught by Diego
During a recent lesson, the instructor and a learner from Boulevard Manor delved into the circle of fifths, major and minor scales, and various musical modes. The discussion emphasized their practical application to chord progressions. For homework, the learner was tasked with converting "No Woman, No Cry" from C major to C minor, an exercise the instructor plans to review next week.
Circle of Fifths
Nashville Number System
Relative Minor
Diminished Chord
Scale Modes
Diego assisted Paul with learning "Blackbird" on guitar, focusing on rhythm, chord transitions, and fretboard patterns. Paul practiced the intro and chorus, and Diego explained chromaticism and melodic structure. Diego will send Paul a video tutorial and metronome settings for practice, and they will continue working on the song next week.
Chromaticisms
Major vs. Minor Chords
Pattern Recognition in Music
Role of Bass Notes
A guitar lesson focused on applying the CAGED system and analyzing Chopin's Waltz in A Minor to simplify its arrangement. One individual, a student at Florida State University in Tallahassee, played excerpts from the waltz, receiving guidance on finger placement and chord transitions. For homework, they will analyze the harmony of the A and B parts of the waltz, identifying the underlying chord progressions.
Chromaticism
Anchor Fingers
Chord Harmony in Melody
CAGED System
During a recent guitar lesson, a student from Lone Star College - Montgomery reviewed guitar triads. The focus was on identifying major and minor triads within CAGED chord shapes. The learner practiced recognizing these shapes across the fretboard and explored their application in improvisation. They also discussed how understanding triads can aid in songwriting and chord voicings, and practice with chord progressions was assigned.
Triads
Major vs. Minor Third
Power Chords
CAGED System & Triads
Half-Step Accounting
During a guitar lesson, Diego introduced Raphael to the CAGED system, demonstrating how to play major scales and chords across various fretboard positions. Raphael actively practiced transitioning between the C, A, G, E, and D shapes, also exploring how to integrate scales for improvisation. Diego provided practice exercises to help Raphael internalize these shapes and scales, and committed to sending additional resources, including scale diagrams, later in the week.
Major Scale (Whole/Half Steps)
Chord-Scale Relationship
Diads and Triads
Suspended Fourth Chord (sus4)
CAGED System
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Bass Guitar
Free lesson slots
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Learning tools used in guitar classes
Amp Simulators
Chord Diagram Apps
PDF Sheet Music
Looping Pedals
DAWs
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Open Q&A
Note taking
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Weekend lessons
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