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
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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

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Scales and Modes
Fingerstyle
Chords and Rhythms
Guitar for beginners
Guitar Techniques
Songs and Repertoire
Strumming and Picking Techniques
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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
The Student and Tutor engaged in extensive vocal warm-ups and range-expanding exercises, concentrating on pitch accuracy and breath support across various scales. They then focused on applying these techniques to challenging vocal runs and high notes within the bridge section of the song "When I Was Your Man." The Tutor assigned continued practice on scales and difficult song sections to enhance breath control and pitch stability.
Diaphragm Engagement & Vocal Warm-ups
Mastering Pitch Accuracy
Robust Breath Support & Grounding
Exploring the Mix Voice (Head & Chest Blend)
Forward Resonance & Relaxed Phonation
Precision in Vocal Runs
Student and Tutor focused on vocal exercises, starting with scale work to improve pitch accuracy and diaphragm support. They practiced transitioning into higher notes and developing mixed voice techniques, applying these skills to a specific song section. Homework was assigned to reinforce mixed voice transitions and scale practice.
Developing the Mix Voice (Passaggio/Pagio)
Song Application & Performance Refinement
Pitch Accuracy & Tonal Stability
Diaphragm Engagement & Breath Support
Vocal Warm-ups & Descending Scale Practice
The Student and Tutor engaged in extensive vocal exercises, including various descending scales and lip trills, to enhance breath support, pitch accuracy, and facial resonance. They also worked on specific sections of a song, focusing on improving transitions and tackling challenging high notes in the bridge. Homework was assigned to practice specific scales and song lines, emphasizing consistent breath support.
Vocal Warm-up & Tension Management
Diaphragmatic Breath Support & Engagement
Pitch Precision & Clean Onset
Vowel Shaping & Facial Resonance
Mastering Challenging Song Sections: Runs and Bridge
The Student and Tutor engaged in a comprehensive singing session, starting with vocal warm-ups through major scales to refine breath support and pitch accuracy. The main focus was on introducing and practicing *passaggio* and mix voice techniques, specifically addressing the transition between chest and head voice. They also applied these concepts while practicing sections of the song "When I Was Your Man," with the Tutor recommending daily isolation practice for challenging phrases and continued work on the mix voice.
Vocal Warm-ups & Scale Practice
Breath Support & Diaphragm Control
Soft Palate Lift & Nasal Resonance
Understanding the Passaggio (Vocal Break)
Developing Mix Voice
Isolating & Drilling Challenging Phrases
The Student and Tutor engaged in a singing lesson, focusing on vocal warm-ups, scale practice, and song work. They practiced various scales to improve pitch, tone, and breath support, with an emphasis on incorporating head voice and mix voice for higher notes. The session concluded with detailed, line-by-line practice of a song, addressing specific challenging sections and outlining areas for the Student to practice during the week, including targeted scales and song phrases.
Applying Vocal Techniques to Song Performance
Breath Support & Nasal Resonance
Head Voice & Mix Voice Transition
Vocal Warm-up Techniques
Identifying & Targeting Scale Fifths
Student and Tutor focused on vocal warm-ups, including scales, fifths, and specific vowel exercises, emphasizing pitch accuracy, breath support, and resonance. They then applied these techniques to practice sections of the song "When I Was Your Man," specifically working on verse 1 and the chorus, addressing pitch, phrasing, and emotional delivery. The Tutor advised the Student to continue practicing scales for foundational strength and to break down the chorus into individual lines for daily targeted practice to improve consistency.
Bridging Scales to Song Performance
Articulation: Staccato vs. Legato
Vocal Resonance & Tone
Pitch Accuracy & Stability
Diaphragmatic Breath Support
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Metronome Apps
Chord Diagram Apps
PDF Sheet Music
DAWs
Amp Simulators
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Weekend lessons
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Pets are welcomed
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