David Guillaume
Discover your passion for guitar and the technique will follow. And a little music theory couldn't hurt either!
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Guitar lessons - David Guillaume
Bachelors degree
David - Know your guitar teacher
David Guillaume is a passionate music educator and songwriter with over 10 years of experience teaching guitar, songwriting, and music theory to students of all ages and skill levels—both in-person and online. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, David brings a deep understanding of musical craft and creativity to every lesson. In addition to teaching, David has written and collaborated on songs for other artists, gaining firsthand experience in the professional music industry. His teaching approach combines technical skill-building with creative expression, helping students not only play and write with confidence but also develop their own unique musical voice. Whether you’re picking up the guitar for the first time or refining your songwriting and theory skills, David’s lessons are designed to be encouraging, personalized, and inspiring—making music both accessible and deeply rewarding.
Guitar teacher who keeps it simple
Breaks down chords and strumming in easy steps
Guitar lessons have strong results in a short time
91% Parent feel they kids have started playing songs within weeks
Flexible scheduling for guitar lessons
92% students say guitar classes easily fit into their weekly routines
Guitar lessons quick guide
My teaching approach is a blend of creativity, theory integration, technique, focus, empathy and performance coaching, ensuring engaging and effective lessons. Specializing in Jazz, Classical, Electric, Bass, and Acoustic Guitar, I have offered personalized tutoring to over 200 students of various levels and ages, including kids, adults, beginners, intermediates, and advanced players. I leverage a wide array of tech tools like video conferencing platforms, interactive online whiteboards, music editing software, and digital sheet music resources to create dynamic and interactive lessons. By tailoring each session to the student's skill level and learning style, I aim to foster a deep understanding of music theory, technical proficiency, and musical expression, enabling students to excel in their guitar playing journey.
Your guitar teacher expertise
Fingerstyle
Songs and Repertoire
Chord Progressions
Guitar for beginners
Music theory
Ear training
Chords and Rhythms
Guitar concept taught by David
The student reviewed guitar exercises to improve finger dexterity and legato. They were introduced to basic strumming patterns and rhythm exercises using a metronome, focusing on down and up strokes. The student was assigned to download a guitar tuner and practice the new strumming patterns with an E minor chord.
Chromatic Exercise Refinement
Open Hand Technique
Strumming Basics and Rhythm
E Minor Chord (Two-Finger Version)
Muting Strings for Rhythm Practice
Understanding Musical Time and Note Values
The student and tutor focused on improving strumming and rhythm, emphasizing the importance of using a metronome and internalizing the beat. They also discussed muting techniques for specific chords and explored a movable bar chord shape. The student was assigned homework to practice strumming with C and G chords and to tap their foot to the beat.
Importance of Tuning the Guitar
Selective Strumming & String Muting
Bar Chord Fundamentals
Metronome Practice and Rhythm
Strumming Technique and Body Connection
Chord Switching Anticipation
The Student practiced chromatic and 'spider walk' exercises to improve finger dexterity and accuracy on the guitar. They explored improvisational techniques using an E minor scale, incorporating the second and twelfth frets to create melodic tension and resolution. The session concluded with a plan to continue practicing finger exercises and improvisation.
Chromatic Warm-up: Minimizing Finger Movement
Fret Placement and Sound Quality
Thumb Position and Relaxation
Spider Walk Exercise and Finger Independence
Thumb vs. Fingerpicking Technique
Adding Tension Notes: The Minor 9th
Extending Scales: Melody and Improvisation
The session focused on building a foundational understanding of rhythm and pulse for guitar playing. The Student practiced strumming patterns with a metronome, learning to differentiate between downbeats and upbeats. Homework includes practicing various strumming patterns at a comfortable tempo, emphasizing feeling the beat and developing an internal sense of rhythm.
Eighth Notes and Upbeats
Metronome Practice and Tempo
Strumming Patterns and Economy of Motion
Feeling the Beat vs. Memorizing Patterns
4/4 Time Signature
The student practiced finger-style guitar techniques, focusing on finger assignments for bass, harmony, and melody. They worked on an exercise to develop finger independence and explored improvising melodies within a limited note range. The Tutor assigned homework to practice moving between specific frets to further develop these skills.
Introducing Melody with 0-3-5-7 Frets
Finger Dexterity and Coordination
E Minor Chord Foundation
Finger Style Exercise: Ring-Middle-Index Pattern
Finger Style Guitar Technique
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Classical Guitar
Bass Guitar
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Guitar Tuner Apps
Backing Track Libraries
PDF Sheet Music
Metronome Apps
Amp Simulators
Learner for guitar lessons
Guitar for beginners
Guitar for kids
Guitar for adults
Guitar for advanced
Guitar for intermediate
Engaging guitar lessons
Weekend lessons
Mobile joining
Record lessons
Pets are welcomed
Note taking
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