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
/ 55 min
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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.
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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.
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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
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Acoustic Guitar
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Guitar concepts taught by David
The Student and Tutor continued to work on the guitar piece "Tears in Heaven," focusing on refining chord transitions, rhythm, and accurate note execution. They reviewed specific challenging passages, discussed the importance of listening to the original song for timing cues, and diagnosed a guitar buzzing issue. For future practice, they planned to incorporate new fingerstyle songs, starting with "Dust in the Wind" and potentially "Sweet Home Alabama," to broaden the Student's skill set.
Fingerstyle Guitar Technique: "Less is More" & Chord Transitions
Chord Tension and Resolution in Fingerstyle
Integrating Melody into Guitar Playing
Rhythm
Timing
and Pattern Recognition
Guitar Buzzing Diagnostics & Basic Maintenance
The tutor and student focused on guitar playing techniques, including rhythmic accuracy, proper fingering, and hand posture. They analyzed specific musical passages, emphasizing the importance of listening to the song, understanding the melody, and correctly interpreting rhythmic notation like ties. The student was encouraged to practice breaking down challenging sections and maintaining consistent finger shapes.
Rhythm and Timing with Ties
Thumb Independence for Guitar
Melody as the Song's Authority
Curved Fingers and Note Clarity
The Student and Tutor focused on refining guitar techniques and chord accuracy while learning "Tears in Heaven." They practiced specific chord formations, fingerstyle patterns, rhythm, and transitions, with an emphasis on efficient practice methods. Future sessions will concentrate on developing comprehensive fingerstyle patterns and exploring diverse chord shapes.
Left-Hand Technique: E/G♯ and Barre Chords
Right-Hand Fingerstyle Discipline & Muting
Rhythm
Timing
and Chord Duration
Understanding Chord Voicings & Bass Notes
Strategic Practice: Isolation & Anticipation
Seamless Fingerstyle-Strumming Transitions
This class focused on refining the Student's acoustic guitar technique for playing "Tears in Heaven," specifically emphasizing fingerstyle patterns and rhythmic accuracy. The Tutor provided detailed feedback on chord transitions, right-hand finger delegation, and overall hand positioning, recommending consistent practice and active listening for memorization. They also discussed integrating fingerstyle with strumming for performance versatility.
Condensing Techniques for Guitar Efficiency
Right Hand Fingerstyle Precision & Independence
Anticipation and Strategic Hand Positioning
The Power of Active Listening
Rhythm and Timing Precision
Blending Fingerstyle & Strumming
The Student and Tutor continued their guitar lessons, transitioning to fingerstyle technique for the song "Tears in Heaven." They focused on proper right-hand positioning, left-hand chord formation for fingerstyle (including barring and pinky posture), and practiced specific patterns and a hammer-on/pull-off riff from the song's intro. The Student was assigned to practice the intro section and refine their timing and hand shape for the fingerstyle patterns.
Right Hand Fingerstyle Fundamentals
Fingerstyle String Set Patterns
Left Hand Technique for Clarity & Efficiency
Learning the "Tears in Heaven" Intro Riff
Musical Interpretation & Dynamic Performance
Student and Tutor worked on the song "Tears in Heaven," focusing on a specific rhythmic detail in the B section and coordinating singing with guitar playing. They clarified song structure and discussed the importance of signature riffs for song recognition. Future sessions will incorporate picking exercises and dynamics like palm muting to advance guitar technique.
Coordinating Guitar and Vocals
Rhythmic Nuance and Beat Placement
Understanding Song Form and Structure
Transitioning to Signature Riffs and Picking
Dynamics and Palm Muting for Strumming
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