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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Guitar Techniques

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Strumming and Picking Techniques

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Guitar for beginners

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Chords and Rhythms

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Student learned 4 days ago

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

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Student learned 7 days ago

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

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Student learned 26 days ago

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

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Student learned about 1 month ago

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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Student learned about 1 month ago

Student and Tutor worked on various guitar chords, including C major, C minor, and introduced the concept of movable chord shapes to play different major and minor chords across the fretboard. They also practiced a song progression by ear and discussed the difference between open and movable chords. The Tutor will provide documents on movable shapes and a fretboard diagram for the Student to continue practicing.

Guitar Fretboard Structure

Guitar Fret & Truss Rod Issues

Open vs. Movable Chords

Multiple Chord Voicings

Bar Chords: Technique & Philosophy

Chords Within a Musical Key

Movable Chord Shapes

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The Student and Tutor focused on guitar techniques, reviewing dominant seventh and open seventh chord shapes, emphasizing proper string muting, and exploring movable chord patterns for blues progressions. They also delved into the Mixolydian and pentatonic scales, discussing their structure and application for improvisation with recommended backing tracks. The session concluded with a plan for the Student to practice these new scales and chord shapes during the week.

Dominant 7th Chords & Muting Technique

The Mixolydian Scale (Pattern 4)

Pentatonic Scales: Major vs. Minor & Root Importance

Guitar Setup & Tuning Fundamentals

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