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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Chords and Rhythms
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Guitar Techniques
Songs and Repertoire
Music theory
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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.
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
Guitar concepts taught by David
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
The tutor and student worked on applying song structure (AAB form) and refining playing technique for a specific song. They practiced chord accuracy, tempo, and the importance of moving forward after mistakes, with a plan to focus on strumming patterns and incorporating the bridge in future sessions.
Song Form and Structure (AAB)
Playing Through Mistakes
Chord Voicings and Practice
Active Listening and Interpretation
The Student and Tutor worked on improving guitar technique, focusing on chord transitions and song structure for the song "Tears in Heaven." They practiced specific chord changes, explored alternative voicings for challenging chords, and discussed strategies for efficient finger placement and string muting. The Tutor assigned focused practice on the first two verse chords and the new bridge chords, with a goal to complete the song soon.
Targeted Chord Transition Practice
Guitar Economy & Alternate Chord Voicings
Visual Cues and Lead Finger Placement
Muting Techniques for Clean Chord Voicings
Guitar Learning Mindset: Embrace the "Squiggly Line"
The tutor and student worked on guitar technique, focusing on strumming simplification, chord transitions, and mastering challenging bar chords for a specific song. They planned to continue practicing the verse and bridge sections, with a particular emphasis on improving the execution of C-sharp major and other advanced chords.
Strumming Fundamentals: Keep it Simple
Chord Transitions: The 'Slow Hand' Technique
Barre Chords: Building Strength and Precision
Chord Voicings and Their Impact on Sound
The student and tutor focused on guitar techniques, specifically addressing issues with chord voicings, tablature interpretation, and rhythmic accuracy in playing "Tears in Heaven." They practiced maintaining a consistent tempo with a metronome and discussed simplifying chord progressions for better rhythmic execution. The student was advised to prioritize rhythm and efficient chord choices for future practice.
Rhythm and Timing in Music
Inversions and Chord Intensity
Chord Voicing and Efficiency
Palm Muting Techniques
The student and tutor worked on improving guitar strumming rhythm and consistency, addressing minor timing errors and the importance of tuning. They discussed strategies for developing muscle memory through metronome practice, and planned to introduce new techniques and songs like "Tears in Heaven" and "Summer of '69" in future sessions.
Strumming Pattern Consistency
Muscle Memory and Practice
The Role of the Metronome
Guitar String Maintenance
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Guitar Tuner Apps
PDF Sheet Music
Backing Track Libraries
Amp Simulators
Metronome Apps
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