Alexander Labbé
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Alexander Labbé
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
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30 lessons
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20 lessons
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10 lessons
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Alexander - Know your guitar teacher
I am a guitar/ukulele/piano/vocal teacher with more than 12 years of teaching experience. Over the years, I became one of the most sought-after instructors at my music school due to my ability to keep students engaged and having fun in their lessons while ensuring that they are being imparted with the necessary knowledge to advance their musical abilities. Additionally, I graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Communications and Culture in 2014. I also completed the New Media Production Design and Audio diploma from SAIT in 2013 as well as Digital Audio Certificate of Achievement. I am also the founder of a music project who have earned 5 Music Award nominations and have opened for major musical acts. My music has been played on various radio stations. Let's work together to unlock your full potential on the guitar!
Alexander graduated from University of Calgary
Your guitar teacher expertise
Fingerstyle
Chords and Rhythms
Scales and Modes
Songs and Repertoire
Chord Progressions
Guitar for beginners
Ear training
Learner for guitar lessons
Guitar for intermediate
Guitar for beginners
Guitar for kids
Guitar for adults
Guitar lessons quick guide
I have more than 12 years of teaching experience and am able to create a positive and fun learning environment to motivate children and adults alike to improve their skills and understanding. I have brought students from the beginning stages of the musical journey to complete music proficiency. Additionally, as a Communications graduate, I have strong interpersonal communication skills and am able to communicate information clearly and effectively. I speak English and French proficiently. I am very proficient in music, with a strong understanding of music theory including scales, arpeggios, transposition, and more. I leverage a variety of online and offline tools like music software, notation apps and more to create interactive lessons. My patient and encouraging style fosters a supportive environment where students thrive and develop their musical skills effectively.
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Guitar concepts taught by Alexander
The session focused on blues guitar improvisation, covering 12-bar blues progressions, dominant seventh chords, and the A minor blues scale. The Student learned about incorporating the tritone, using caged system shapes, and the relationship between major and minor blues scales. Homework includes practicing the first three blues scale patterns and converting them to their relative minors in various keys.
1-4-5 Blues Progression
Dominant Seventh Chords in Blues
Minor Blues Scale Pattern 1
Shuffle Rhythm and Swing Feel
Major Blues Scale
Octave Relationships on the Fretboard
The student and tutor focused on vocal technique, practicing scales and working through challenging sections of the song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." They addressed pitch accuracy, vocal support, and articulation, with plans to continue reinforcing these techniques in future practice.
Vocal Support and Resonance
Vocal Articulation: Scooping and Directness
Pitch Accuracy and Half Steps
Vocal Warm-up: Breathing and Lip Trills
The student worked with the tutor on advanced vocal techniques, including breath control, vocal placement, and song interpretation for "Parable" and "Go With The Flow." They practiced exercises to improve vocal stamina and resonance, with plans to continue focusing on these areas in future sessions.
Vocal Breath Support and Airflow Control
Forward Placement and Resonance
Larynx Control and Vocal Tension
Vocal Articulation and Enunciation
The session covered vocal warm-ups, scales, and performance of two songs, focusing on breath control, pitch accuracy, and tone quality. The student practiced scales and worked on specific sections of 'No One Knows Me Like the Piano' and 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow'. The Tutor will send videos with piano and vocal demonstrations to help the student with ear training and song practice.
Breath Support & Diaphragmatic Engagement
Jaw Relaxation
Direct Note Intention (Avoiding Scooping)
Scale Practice: 'Ah'
'A'
& Lip Trills
Interval Training: Perfect Fifths
Phrase and Rhythm
The Student worked on vocal exercises and practiced two songs, focusing on pitch accuracy, breath control, and articulation. The Student received specific feedback on isolated phrases and runs to refine their technique. Continued practice was encouraged, with emphasis on applying techniques learned to specific parts of the songs.
Pitch Accuracy and Articulation
Forward Placement and Tone
Runs and Vocal Fluctuations
Subtle Embellishments
Breath Control and Support
The student worked on improving breath control, vocal agility, and pitch accuracy through vocal exercises and song practice. The session involved refining specific sections of a song and distinguishing between similar-sounding parts. The tutor will provide a video to help the student differentiate between sections for practice.
Ear Training and Fluctuations in Vocals
Melodic Phrase Breakdown and Reconstruction
Articulation and Note Stability
Vocal Range Extension and Control
Scale Work for Pitch Accuracy
Lip Trills for Vocal Warm-up
Breath Control and Exhale Duration
Learning tools used in guitar classes
PDF Sheet Music
Guitar Tuner Apps
Ear Training Software
Metronome Apps
DAWs
Engaging guitar lessons
Weekend lessons
Open Q&A
Record lessons
Chat for quick help
Parent feedback
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