Dylan Sluiter
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Dylan Sluiter
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Dylan - Know your guitar teacher
I’m Dylan Sluiter, a Bachelor’s-educated guitar tutor with over 3 years of experience providing personalised guitar lessons. Over the past 3 years, I’ve taught a variety of instruments, including guitar, drums, piano and music theory, across many different musical styles. I currently teach students ranging from 8 to 25 years old, with a particular focus on teaching children and beginners. Helping new musicians develop their confidence, enjoy learning and build a strong foundation is my forte. My guitar lessons are tailored specifically to each student, taking into account their interests, goals and learning style. Whether you’re completely new to guitar and want to learn the basics, or you’re looking to learn your favourite songs and develop your playing, lessons are structured around what you want to achieve. I specialise in chords, chord progressions, rhythm, song learning and practical guitar skills, while also helping students develop their musical understanding and confidence. My aim is to make guitar lessons fun, engaging and personalised, creating a comfortable environment where beginners and young musicians can enjoy learning guitar and progress at their own pace.
Meet Dylan
Dylan graduated from Leeds Conservatoire
Your guitar teacher expertise
Guitar for beginners
Fingerstyle
Music theory
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Chord Progressions
Scales and Modes
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Learner for guitar lessons
Guitar for kids
Guitar for beginners
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Guitar concepts taught by Dylan
The Student and Tutor engaged in a guitar lesson, practicing existing songs and learning new ones such as "Mary Had a Little Lamb" and "Hot Cross Buns." They focused on rhythm, timing, proper guitar posture, and also worked on the C Major scale. Homework was assigned to practice "Mary Had a Little Lamb" with correct rhythms, with resources provided for assistance.
Playing Basic Melodies with Numbered Notation
Developing Rhythm and Timing for Guitar
Correct Guitar Posture
C Major Scale Fundamentals
The student and tutor worked on piano technique, focusing on specific pieces, fingerings, and rhythm. They reviewed musical theory concepts like chord progressions and scales, and practiced sight-reading exercises to prepare for upcoming music classes. The tutor recommended continued practice of these fundamental skills.
Finger Placement and Technique
Pedal Usage in Piano
Rhythm and Timing in Music
Sight-Reading Proficiency
Chord Progressions
Guitar Chord Fundamentals
Rhythm and Strumming Patterns
Musical Scales and Practice
The tutor and student worked on refining piano technique for a complex piece, focusing on specific fingering, hand positioning, and rhythmic accuracy. They practiced sections separately and together, using the metronome to improve precision, and were advised to continue practicing slowly and utilize video resources.
Fingering and Hand Position
Articulation and Dynamics
Practicing Strategies for Complex Passages
Chord Voicings and Harmony
Student and Tutor practiced a piano piece, focusing on chords, melody lines, and precise fingering. They extensively worked on sight-reading exercises, covering various intervals, rhythms, and key signatures (C, G, and D major). The Student was assigned to revisit the video of the practiced piece and work on sight-reading exercise four as homework.
Rhythmic Accuracy in Sight-Reading: Note Durations
Pedal Technique: Sustaining and Smooth Transitions
Key Signatures: Identifying Sharp Keys
Sight-Reading Fundamentals: Note Relationships and Hand Positions
Piano Piece Mastery: Chords
Fingering
and Transitions
The Student and Tutor focused on piano practice, reviewing a previously learned tune with a metronome and then beginning work on a new song, "Break of Dawn," by identifying and practicing its chords. They also reviewed music notation and rhythm exercises. For homework, the Student was assigned to practice the new chords slowly with a metronome and complete further notation and rhythm exercises.
Metronome-Guided Practice for Timing & Transitions
Chord Voicings & Right-Hand Strategies
Rhythm and Note Duration Fundamentals
Foundational Note Reading on the Stave
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Backing Track Libraries
PDF Sheet Music
Guitar Tuner Apps
DAWs
Chord Diagram Apps
Engaging guitar lessons
Mobile joining
Weekend lessons
Note taking
Record lessons
Open Q&A
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