Dylan Sluiter
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Dylan Sluiter
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Dylan graduated from Leeds Conservatoire

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Scales and Modes
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Chord Progressions
Ear training
Fingerstyle
Chords and Rhythms
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Guitar concepts taught by Dylan
Guitar Chord Fundamentals
Rhythm and Strumming Patterns
Musical Scales and Practice
Chord Progressions
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.
Piano Piece Mastery: Chords
Fingering
and Transitions
Sight-Reading Fundamentals: Note Relationships and Hand Positions
Rhythmic Accuracy in Sight-Reading: Note Durations
Key Signatures: Identifying Sharp Keys
Pedal Technique: Sustaining and Smooth 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
The session focused on guitar technique and song practice, starting with a review of "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" and progressing to "Happy Birthday," where the Student practiced rhythm and fingering. The Student also worked on C and G major scales and learned new chords (E minor, G, A, C). Homework was assigned to continue practicing "Happy Birthday" for timing and to master the newly introduced chords.
Mastering Chord Voicing & Progression
Introduction to Metronome Use
Fundamental Guitar Scales (C & G Major)
Effective Left-Hand Finger Placement
Achieving Rhythmic Precision
The Student and Tutor worked on piano sight-reading, reviewing bass and treble clef note identification, proper hand positioning, and fingerings for exercises. They practiced reading intervals and rhythms, with a focus on C major and an introduction to G major. The Student plans to continue practicing sight-reading exercises from a Google Drive.
Music Notation Fundamentals: Clefs & Notes
Efficient Finger Positioning for Piano
Understanding Musical Intervals for Sight Reading
Diatonic Scales and Key Signatures (C Major & G Major)
Rhythmic Interpretation and Note Duration
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Guitar Tuner Apps
Metronome Apps
DAWs
PDF Sheet Music
Backing Track Libraries
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