Timothy Khoury
Guitar tutor with nearly 20 years of experience in music. Easygoing and can teach at any pace.
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Timothy Khoury
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Timothy - Know your guitar teacher
Guitar has been a passion of mine for most of my life. I've tutored students before as a test-prep and English tutor so I wanted to take my teaching skills to guitar and show others how to learn this awesome instrument. I've been playing for about 18 years and I started bass about 5 years ago, so I have a pretty decent understanding of both instruments. I've played live performances before with my brother and his bandmates around the Chicagoland area, and I've been teaching myself more about music theory since there's always something in music to learn. One of my specialties is playing blues, but there are a few other styles I can teach as well like classical and jazz. It is a privilege to get to help others play guitar, whether it's to pick up a hobby or if you're looking to improve your skills. Either way, I'm looking forward to teaching others something that has been a huge part of my life for years.
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In order to teach, it's important for me to understand what it is a student is looking to learn. For example, if a beginner was looking to play guitar, I'd ask what kind of music they enjoy listening to. When I first started playing, my teacher would print out sheet music for songs I wanted to learn how to play from bands like AC/DC and Led Zeppelin. Because I was interested in these songs I wanted to spend more time practicing them. Personally, I think this is a better approach than trying to learn pieces from an instructional book. It helped me to learn by ear more easily, and I could learn multiple techniques from a single song faster than going through multiple video lessons. Since I know both guitar and bass, my methods for teaching them are similar. Of course the techniques are a bit different when playing but having the same notes setup on the fret board makes it easy to teach both to anyone looking to learn.
Strumming made easy in class
89% students say rhythm and timing improved quickly
Boosts confidence in shy learners
88% parents notice improved self-esteem and stage presence
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
Bass Guitar
Guitar concepts taught by Timothy
The Tutor and Student worked extensively on practicing specific guitar chords (A, D, E, B7) and refining finger positioning and transitions between them. They focused on improving clarity of sound and developing muscle memory for chord changes, with practice geared towards preparing for song performance.
Guitar Chord Finger Placement
Smooth Chord Transitions
Developing Finger Strength and Accuracy
The student practiced specific guitar chord transitions and fingerings within the introductory measures of a song. The tutor provided technical feedback on chord shapes and transitions, and they agreed to continue focusing on these initial measures in the next session.
Rhythm and Timing
Chord Transitions
Guitar Technique: Finger Placement
Muscle Memory and Repetition
The student and tutor practiced the intro and transitions of a song on the guitar, focusing on improving speed and accuracy. The tutor provided feedback on technique and timing, and they briefly reviewed the pre-chorus. The student was assigned to practice the intro up to the pre-chorus for the next session.
Intro Riff Practice
Measure Repetition
Transition Speed
Pre-Chorus Introduction
Sliding Technique
The student and tutor worked on guitar chord voicings, focusing on finger placement and muting techniques to achieve clear notes, particularly with challenging chords like E and B7. They practiced hybrid picking as a technique and reviewed finger strength exercises, with plans to focus on timing and rhythm in future sessions.
Chord Voicing and Finger Placement
Hybrid Picking Technique
Seventh Chords and Their Sound
String Naming Convention in Tablature
Building Finger Strength and Stamina
The student and tutor worked on practicing the introduction of a guitar song, focusing on techniques like palm muting, hammer-ons, and pull-offs. They refined the timing and accuracy of the riff, with plans to continue practicing the current intro and potentially move to new sections in the next lesson.
Guitar Palm Muting Technique
Rhythm and Timing in Guitar Playing
Guitar String Navigation and Fretting
Guitar Hammer-ons and Pull-offs
The tutor and student worked on guitar chord techniques and song structure, focusing on practicing specific chord shapes and smooth transitions. They identified challenging fingerings and discussed strategies for clearer execution, with plans to continue practicing these elements.
Song Structure and Chord Progression
Guitar Chord Voicings
The Importance of Finger Strength and Technique
Learning tools used in guitar classes
PDF Sheet Music
Chord Diagram Apps
Guitar Tuner Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Metronome Apps
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