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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David Guillaume
Bachelors degree
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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.
Your guitar teacher expertise
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Music theory
Chord Progressions
Scales and Modes
Songs and Repertoire
Ear training
Fingerstyle
Learner for guitar lessons
Guitar for advanced
Guitar for kids
Guitar for intermediate
Guitar for beginners
Guitar for adults
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.
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
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Classical Guitar
Bass Guitar
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining
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Guitar concepts taught by David
The tutor and student reviewed fundamental guitar techniques, focusing on rhythm, timing, and accurate note playing. They discussed practice strategies, emphasizing consistent effort and focused learning, and planned to work on "Seven Nation Army" as the next primary song to master.
Walk Before You Run: Foundational Practice
Active Listening and Musicality
Effort and Practice: The Path to Mastery
The Importance of Rhythm and Timing
The Tutor and Student worked on developing the Student's timing and rhythm while playing guitar chords, with a strong emphasis on consistently counting four beats per measure. They practiced chord transitions and discussed common pitfalls in rhythmic accuracy, with the plan to continue refining these skills and explore melody notes in future sessions.
Understanding Musical Beats and Measures
The "Rule of Cool" in Music
Rhythmic Variation for Interest
Metronome Usage and Practice Strategy
Developing Finger Dexterity and Tone
The tutor and student worked on guitar playing techniques, specifically focusing on chord clarity, reading guitar tablature (tab) for "Seven Nation Army," and practicing power chords. They discussed strategies for improving finger dexterity and rhythm, and planned to incorporate new songs like "Heart of the Matter" and "Sally" by Role Model into future practice.
The Importance of Rhythm and Timing in Guitar Playing
Introduction to Guitar Tablature (Tab)
Finger Technique: Rounding Fingers and Efficient Hand Positioning
The Concept of 'Melody' in Guitar Parts
The tutor and student worked on improving guitar playing technique, focusing on chord transitions, rhythmic accuracy, and specific chord voicings. They practiced breaking down musical passages into smaller sections and emphasized consistent, focused practice for progressive improvement. The next session will continue building on these chord skills and introduce playing the melody on the guitar.
Rhythmic Consistency and Counting
Effective Practice Strategies
Chord Voicings and Substitutions (G7)
Targeted Chord Practice and Execution
The Tutor guided the Student in understanding and applying guitar tab reading to learn a song, focusing on chord progressions and smooth transitions. The Student practiced writing and playing chords in tab format, with an emphasis on finger placement and rhythm. The follow-up is to practice the chords smoothly and eventually play along with a track, with or without a capo.
Reading Guitar Tabs
Chord Notation and Placement in Bars
Chord Voicings and Finger Placement
Thumb Over Technique for F Chord
The Capo
The Student practiced a guitar intro riff from Don Henley's "Art of the Matter," focusing on rhythm, strumming, and finger movements. The tutor recommended playing along with the original song to develop timing and musicality. The Student was assigned to practice the riff throughout the week and synchronize it with the track.
D Chord Fundamentals
Quarter and Eighth Note Rhythms
Pull-Off Technique
Learning by Ear and Playing Along
Application of Pinky Finger
Learning tools used in guitar classes
PDF Sheet Music
Guitar Tuner Apps
Amp Simulators
Metronome Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Engaging guitar lessons
Parent feedback
Open Q&A
Note taking
Chat for quick help
Mobile joining
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