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
/ 55 min
Julian - Know your guitar teacher
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


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Music theory
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Guitar concepts taught by Julian
The student and tutor worked on fundamental guitar chords, including E major, E7, E minor, C minor, and F7. They practiced techniques for playing these chords, discussed strumming positions, and explored their emotional impact. The lesson also involved analyzing and attempting to play chords for the song "Killing Me Softly," with a focus on adapting it to the student's vocal range and practicing chord voicings.
Major
Minor
and Dominant 7th Chords
Chord Voicings and String Muting
Chord Shapes and Movable Roots
Vocal Key Adaptation
The Student and Tutor reviewed fundamental guitar techniques, including picking exercises and scale practice, and introduced more complex barre chord shapes. They also explored music theory concepts such as fretboard note relationships, the chromatic scale, and how note positions determine chord names. The Student was encouraged to continue practicing scales and chord shapes, with a focus on experimental finger positioning.
Guitar String Relationships and Note Names
Chord Construction and Voicing
Navigating Fretboard Navigation and Practice Strategies
The Student and Tutor focused on guitar scales and technique, particularly practicing pentatonic patterns four and five. They reviewed fretboard navigation, proper fingering, and consistent picking techniques. The session also explored the relationship between scale patterns and musical keys, with homework assigned to practice the scales with YouTube backing tracks and apply the C minor pentatonic scale to a specific song.
Guitar Scale Pattern Fundamentals (Pattern 4)
Movable Scale Patterns & Keys
The Musical Alphabet on Guitar
Expanding Fretboard Knowledge: Pattern 5
Pentatonic Scales for Melody & Musicality
The Student and Tutor worked on learning the song "Call Me the Breeze" on the guitar. They practiced both rhythm and lead sections, focusing on techniques like double stops, string bending, hammer-ons, and pull-offs. The session concluded with a review of how to correctly read and apply pentatonic scale diagrams to play in specific keys, with the Student planning to practice the learned material and discuss another song, "CC Rider," in the next lesson.
Call Me the Breeze Intro Riff
Guitar String Bending Technique
A Blues Scale Six-Note Lick
Understanding 12-Bar Blues Progressions
Reading Pentatonic Scale Diagrams
Fretboard Note Memorization
The Tutor and Student worked on guitar techniques, focusing on C minor and C major bar chord shapes, including detailed finger placement, posture adjustments, and the importance of regular tuning. They also began practicing pentatonic scales, specifically patterns four and five, and discussed using A minor backing tracks for improvisation. The Tutor plans to provide left-handed chord and note diagrams for the Student's upcoming practice.
Essential Practice Habits & Gear
Introduction to Minor Pentatonic Scales
Ergonomics for Effective Guitar Playing
Mastering Movable Chord Shapes (Barre Chords)
Reading Guitar Chord & Scale Diagrams
The Student and Tutor practiced various guitar techniques, including chord switching, playing melodies with a metronome, and incorporating rests. They discussed techniques for playing connected notes, proper pick usage (including pick selection and grip), and the nuances of slides versus shifts. The session also covered correct fingering for Major Scale Pattern 4, ideal hand posture, thumb placement, and targeted finger exercises. The Tutor assigned practice on the melody with rests, chords (E to B), and the scale with correct fingering, emphasizing achieving a nice sound and recommending a heavy pick.
Mastering Musical Rests & Timing
Achieving Legato (Connected Notes)
Guitar Pick Techniques & Selection
Fretboard Fingering for Scales
Sliding vs. Shifting Notes
Optimizing Hand Posture & Thumb Placement
Smooth Chord Transitions
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Guitar Tuner Apps
Metronome Apps
Backing Track Libraries

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