Julian Manzara

Guitar: Specialist in Rock, Blues, Metal, Jazz, Soloing and Improvisation. Most Guitar Techniques. I Do Not Teach Bass. Read For More Info!

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Julian Manzara

Bachelors degree

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Hey, I'm Julian, a Bachelors-educated guitar tutor. I like to start by identifying the guitar skills that matter most to you. Learning guitar is a personal journey and every student has their own unique goals. If you don't have any goals in mind, I can help with that too. I can help you with just about anything: beginner, intermediate, or advanced technique, songs, riffs, rhythm, strumming, scales, theory, ear training, improvisation, soloing, chords/harmony, writing original music/songs/solos/melodies, etc. Once we have a clearer picture of what you want to be able to do, I will provide you with and guide you through the exercises that will help you achieve the goals we set together. We will also create a weekly practice routine that fits your schedule. We would be an especially good fit if you're interested in rock, metal, jazz, or blues lead guitar/soloing/improvisation. But I can help with pretty much anything besides classical/flamenco/bluegrass. I do teach both acoustic and electric. I do not teach Bass Guitar. I've generally had the best results with students 14 and older. The more focused you are, the better results you'll see. I grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, attended Berklee College of Music and McNally Smith College of Music, have played hundreds of live concerts, toured overseas, recorded in studios, formed bands and booked gigs, so I can give advice on being a musician in general if that is helpful! Otherwise let's just get you playing the way you want to :) Talk to you soon! ~Julian

Julian graduated from McNally Smith College of Music

Julian graduated from McNally Smith College of Music
Julian graduated from McNally Smith College of Music

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Ear training

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Scales and Modes

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Strumming and Picking Techniques

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Fingerstyle

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Songs and Repertoire

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Guitar for beginners

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Chords and Rhythms

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Student learned 2 days ago

Student and Tutor continued guitar lessons by refining melody playing, focusing on using a metronome and connecting notes smoothly. They began learning chords, including E and B, with detailed instruction on tablature, hand posture, and finger pressure. The session concluded with an introduction to scale patterns and a check on guitar tuning, with homework assigned to practice the melody, chord transitions, and the new scale daily.

Metronome & Legato Technique

Guitar Tablature (Tab) Fundamentals

Basic Chord Formation & Left-Hand Technique

Chord Switching & Articulation

Introduction to Guitar Scales & Tuning

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Student learned 5 days ago

The session focused on beginner guitar instruction for a student aspiring to accompany her singing. They covered basic string names, learned smaller voicings for C major and C minor chords, and practiced proper finger placement for clear note articulation. The Tutor recommended daily practice, provided chord sheets, and suggested identifying influential guitarist-singers for future inspiration.

Left-Handed Guitar Playing & Support

Guitar String Naming & Finger Numbering

Introduction to Three-Note Chords: C Major & C Minor

Achieving Chord Clarity and Proper Fingering

Understanding Chord Voicings and Notation

Effective Practice Strategies for Rapid Progress

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Student learned 14 days ago

The student and tutor worked through various guitar chord voicings and pentatonic scales. They practiced dominant seventh chords rooted on the E and A strings, and explored the differences and applications of minor and major pentatonic scales, including shifting positions on the fretboard. The tutor plans to send supplementary materials on pentatonic scale patterns.

Dominant Seventh Chords: Movable Shapes

Pentatonic Scales: Minor vs. Major

Guitar Fretboard Navigation and Shapes

Audio Settings in Virtual Classrooms

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