Eli Nelson
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Eli Nelson
Diploma degree
/ 55 min
Eli - Know your guitar teacher
Hello, my name is Eli Nelson. I am an experienced guitar teacher offering personalized online lessons. With over two years of professional teaching experience, and a lifetime of playing behind me, I specialize in an interest and theory driven approach to music learning. I cover all styles for all levels - kids, beginners, intermediate, and advanced players. My engaging approach and jazz background blend together to keep my students present while increasing their mastery over the instrument. My music journey began with a love of rock and metal music while being surrounded by folk jams, and classical music in school. I began playing guitar at age eight, violin at age eleven, and drums at age fifteen. I studied jazz guitar at Arizona State University and Audio Engineering at the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences. I enjoy learning all about music and I can answer all manner of questions about it. I look forward to teaching and learning together!
Eli graduated from Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences


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Fingerstyle
Ear training
Chord Progressions
Music theory
Guitar Techniques
Chords and Rhythms
Scales and Modes
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The most important thing to me while teaching is that my student is engaged and interested in the material. Because of this, I prefer to write individualized curriculums for each student. For beginner students, I start with getting familiar with the instrument, including the names of each piece, how to hold it, and how to sit. I integrate music theory into every lesson alongside student interest driven learning. If you want to learn a song, we're learning that song! When practicing becomes playing, I see my students excel. I leverage a variety of tools like interactive software and educational apps to create personalized tutoring sessions, blending new technology with tried and true teaching techniques. I have successfully taught over 100 students, catering to various levels from kids to adults and beginners to advanced players. I love to share my breadth of experience with my students to help them foster a deep love and understanding for music.
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar

Guitar concepts taught by Eli
The tutor and student reviewed guitar practice, focusing on scale fluidity and right-hand plucking technique. They then delved into music theory, exploring relative major and minor scales and chord construction. The session culminated in practicing chord transitions for a specific song, emphasizing rhythmic precision and maintaining place when playing with a metronome. The student is to continue practicing scales and chord progressions.
Right-Hand Technique: Plucking with the Big Knuckle
Chord Construction and Voicings
Understanding Relative Major and Minor Keys
Rhythmic Practice with a Metronome
Proper Finger Release Technique
Instrument Tuning and Audio Settings
The Student and Tutor worked on specific guitar techniques for the song "Reptilia," focusing on alternate picking, chord voicings, and muting. They also discussed effective practice routines, including scale exercises using the CAGED system, to guide the Student's continued development.
Alternate Picking Technique
Metronome Use for Practice
Chord Voicings and Muting
Practice Routine Structure
The Student and Tutor reviewed fundamental music theory concepts, including rhythm, note values, and proper guitar playing techniques. They practiced strumming patterns and chord changes for the song "Good Riddance," with the student working on improving their timing and accuracy. The Tutor recommended daily practice with a metronome and provided musical notation for further study.
Rhythmic Subdivision and Counting
Proper Guitar Technique: Leverage and Wrist Position
Understanding Musical Time Signatures and Bars
Tempo and its Impact on Rhythm
The student and tutor reviewed fundamental guitar techniques, including playing scales, producing clear notes, and forming basic chords. They practiced finger placement, reading tablature, and chord transitions, with a focus on preparing for the song "Can't she Leave Me Alone." Future practice will involve applying these techniques with a metronome.
Reading Guitar Tablature (TAB)
Finger Placement and Technique
Note Articulation: Start and Stop
Chord Reading and Formation
Musical Concepts: Scale
Arpeggio
and Chord
The Tutor and Student reviewed guitar techniques, starting with audio setup and practice habits. They then delved into the C major scale, music theory concepts like major/minor keys and the circle of fifths, and began learning the intro to "Good Riddance" by Green Day, including chord shapes and strumming patterns. The Student was encouraged to practice the C major scale and the song's intro.
C Major Scale Finger Placement and Technique
Rhythm and Note Values
Music Theory: Major vs. Minor Keys and Circle of Fifths
Guitar Chord Voicings and Strumming Patterns
The tutor introduced the fundamental parts of a guitar and proper playing posture to a beginner student with no prior guitar experience. They covered basic tuning, holding techniques, fundamental chord shapes (G, D, A minor), and an introduction to reading chord charts and tablature, with a focus on building a strong foundation for future lessons.
Reading Guitar Charts and Tablature
Basic Guitar Chords: G and D
Guitar Tuning and Holding Posture
Anatomy of a Guitar
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Chord Diagram Apps
PDF Sheet Music
Metronome Apps
DAWs
Ear Training Software
Engaging guitar lessons
Chat for quick help
Weekend lessons
Mobile joining
Parent feedback
Note taking

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