Connor Sneed
Laid-Back Online Guitar Lessons Focused on Your Goals, From Beginner to Intermediate




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Connor Sneed
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
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My name is Connor Sneed, I am 22 years old, from Wilmington, NC. I have played guitar for 14 years, and have around a year of teaching experience. I offer individually tailored lessons in acoustic and electric guitar that are designed to help you achieve your goals, and focus on learning what you want to know. My specialties include scales & modes, improvisation, music theory, chord progressions, strumming patterns and more! I cater to adults as well as children from beginner to past the intermediate level. Whether youre just playing for fun, refining skills, or preparing to perform, I am more than happy create with you! I play a large selection of genres, including classic rock, blues, jazz, indie and folk, I approach music as a whole. I am currently lead guitar in a local blues band, guitar in a touring indie/folk band, and a solo performer. I look forward to our musical journey together!
Connor graduated from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

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My teaching approach focuses on progressive and creative instruction. I prefer to start with the basics and solidify the understanding of what my students already know, and build up to what it is that they want to know and what they aim to achieve. My lessons have an emphasis on empathy to connect with my students, to help them feel happy and comfortable, and really encourage them to refine their skills. I leverage a wide variety of visual materials, online resources, apps, and interactive activities/excercises to enhance a modern learning experience. By following a structured but flexible curriculum that is focused on my students goals, I ensure comprehensive skill development while keeping students engaged with the music that they love. The strength of my methodology lies in solidifying a strong foundation, while encouraging and nurturing individual creativity and musical expression. My goal is to set every single one of students up for musical success in the ways that matter most to them.
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Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Bass Guitar

Guitar concepts taught by Connor
Student and Tutor focused on guitar improvisation, exploring techniques like using the major four chord sound and the F# Dorian mode over a blues backing track. They also practiced a song and analyzed an original chord progression. Homework includes incorporating these new scale concepts into blues improvisation and further developing the original composition.
12-Bar Blues Progression in F#
Adding 'Major 4th' Color to Blues Solos
Blending Scales with F# Dorian Mode
Unearthing Melodies in Chord Progressions
Enhanced Strumming & Chord Voicings
The Student and Tutor worked on guitar techniques, practicing various chromatic scale exercises to improve finger dexterity and position. They applied learned chords and explored new strumming patterns and chord inversions within the song "Wish You Were Here." The session concluded with a discussion on refining bar chord technique and setting practice goals for D major triads and the song for the upcoming week.
Chromatic Scale Mastery: Drills & Theory
Cowboy Chords & Seamless Transitions
Chord Inversions & Suspended Chords
Rhythm & Dynamic Strumming Techniques
Bar Chord Clarity & Troubleshooting
Student and Tutor addressed the Student's frustration with their current guitar progress, focusing on foundational skills. They practiced chromatic scales, explored chord transitions using an online drill, and deepened the Student's understanding of triad construction within chord shapes. Homework was assigned to practice these exercises in specific keys and tempos, with future plans to explore minor and seventh chords.
Understanding Major Triads & Chord Voicings
Enhancing Rhythmic Dynamics in Simple Songs
Targeted Chord Transition Drills
Chromatic Scale Warm-ups for Finger Independence
Combating Musical Plateaus & Regaining Motivation
Student and Tutor discussed guitar practice, focusing on progress in "Europa," technique refinements, and the introduction of new chords and scales. They worked on improving chord transitions and melody sections, addressing issues with rhythm and emotional playing. The session concluded with the Student practicing improvisational soloing over a backing track using the C minor pentatonic scale, with homework including practicing the final melody section of "Europa," performing call and response with a provided video, and continuing to jam with the backing track.
Guitar Setup & String Maintenance
Jazz Chord Voicings: G7(♭9)
Optimizing Fingering for Speed & Flow
Enhancing Slides & Vibrato
Rhythmic Precision and Dynamic Soloing
The Student and Tutor focused on guitar theory and practical application, reviewing triad identification within the C major scale using CAGED shapes. They practiced a flute exercise to enhance sight-reading and chord recognition through arpeggiation. The session concluded with selecting "Summertime" for future study, with an emphasis on analyzing 2-5-1 chord progressions and developing related licks as homework.
Triads & Fretboard Shapes
Sight-Reading and Arpeggio Chord Recognition
Minor 2-5-1 Progressions
Fretboard Navigation & Note Mastery
Student and Tutor engaged in an extensive guitar lesson, primarily focusing on refining the melody and chord progression of "Europa." They practiced various techniques, including bends, slides, bar chords, and a classic blues lick, while also working on rhythmic precision with a metronome. The session concluded with plans to potentially finish the song next week and discuss learning iconic guitar solos.
Guitar Setup & String Gauge Impact
Optimizing Bar Chord Fingerings & Voicings
Melodic Articulation: Bends
Slides
& Muting
Improvisational Licks: Enclosures & Blues Phrasing
Soloing Strategies: Key-Based vs. Chord-Following
Precision Rhythm: Timing & Smooth Chord Transitions
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Guitar Tuner Apps
PDF Sheet Music
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Pets are welcomed
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Weekend lessons
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