Alexander Labbé
Elevate your guitar skills with personalized lessons that fuse technique, music theory and learning through songs.
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Alexander Labbé
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
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
Guitar Techniques
Fingerstyle
Chord Progressions
Chords and Rhythms
Songs and Repertoire
Music theory
Ear training
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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
Vocal Fold Hydration and Dryness
Tongue Placement and Resonance
Breath Support and Vocal Stability
Vowel Shapes and Openness
The tutor and student reviewed vocal exercises focused on pitch accuracy, breath support, and vowel production. They practiced scales, arpeggios, and song passages from "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," addressing challenges related to vocal constriction and resonance, particularly between 'ah' and 'oo' vowel sounds. Follow-up will include a specific breathing regimen and further exploration of vowel sound differences.
Diaphragmatic Breathing and Support
Vowel Formation and Resonance
Pitch Accuracy and Stability
Vocal Registration and Range Extension
The Tutor and Student reviewed guitar scales and modes, including the E major blues scale and the Dorian mode. They practiced applying these scales to chord progressions and worked on fretboard navigation exercises, with a plan to continue this practice in future sessions.
Playing Scales Across the Fretboard
The Dorian Mode
Relative Major and Minor Keys
Major vs. Minor Pentatonic Scales
The student and tutor worked on vocal technique, focusing on scales, vowel sounds, and song performance. They practiced breath support, pitch accuracy, and resonance, with the student experiencing challenges related to congestion and allergies which were discussed as impacting their vocal production. Homework involved continuing scale practice with a focus on 'ooh' vowel sounds.
Vowel Shaping and Resonance
Breath Support and Placement
Pitch Accuracy and Consistency
Managing Allergies and Vocal Strain
The student and tutor reviewed guitar practice techniques, focusing on scale patterns, improvisation with major and minor intervals, and dominant seventh arpeggios. They also explored modal theory, contrasting relative and parallel approaches to learning scales like Dorian, and discussed practice strategies for incorporating these concepts. The tutor planned to send notes on natural minor scales and Dorian practice exercises.
Modes: Relative vs. Parallel Approach
Dominant Seventh Arpeggio Formula
Natural Minor Scale Intervals
Incorporating Major Intervals into Minor Blues
The student and tutor worked on vocal technique, focusing on breath support, resonance, and pitch control through various singing exercises. They practiced scales, triads, and song passages, with the tutor providing guidance on improving vocal production and consistency. The student was encouraged to reinforce learned techniques during their own practice.
Vocal Support and Breath Control
Resonance and Placement
Pitch Accuracy and Vocal Control
Dealing with Physical Limitations (Congestion)
Learning tools used in guitar classes
DAWs
Metronome Apps
PDF Sheet Music
Ear Training Software
Chord Diagram Apps
Engaging guitar lessons
Weekend lessons
Note taking
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
Record lessons
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