Iver Sanchez
Kickstart Your Journey to Guitar Breakthrough with Soloing, Rhythm, and Songwriting! Let’s add some Spice to Your Musical Chops!
Loading...
Show all photos
Iver Sanchez
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Iver - Know your guitar teacher
Hi! I’m Iver Sanchez, an acoustic and electric guitar tutor pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Music and Technology from Stevens Institute of Technology. I offer beginner to advanced guitar lessons for students and adults, with 10+ years of experience as a trained guitarist, vocalist, and musician. I teach several styles of music, from pop and R&B to jazz, blues, rock, and metal. My specialties lie in rhythm and lead playing, chord progressions, general music theory, scales, fingerstyle, and several other mindblowing techniques on the guitar! As a private guitar instructor, I’ve taught many students over the course of 2 years. Some of them were around 5 years old, some were pushing their mid 60s! I find that tailoring my teaching style to the needs of students is what helps them learn best! What you can expect of me, as your tutor, is a warm and welcoming environment where you can share your creativity and skills. I will always provide constructive advice so that you can hone your craft to the best of your capability while having a great time! While I’m a student myself, I seek to pass on all of my knowledge and expertise, tailoring my teaching style to the needs of my students! Join me through the masterful journey of music!
Iver graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology
Your guitar teacher expertise
Ear training
Fingerstyle
Chords and Rhythms
Songs and Repertoire
Guitar for beginners
Music theory
CoTutorAI modules
Summary
Podcast
Quiz
Learnings
Flashcard
Spotlight
Zero Risk Guaranteed
15-days refund
Free tutor swap
No cancel fee
1-yr validity
24/7 support
Learner for guitar lessons
Guitar for intermediate
Guitar for adults
Guitar for beginners
Types of guitar lessons
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Guitar concepts taught by Iver
The tutor and student explored suspended chords (sus2 and sus4) and their construction, then discussed the concept of 'ear candy' in music for adding interest. They also practiced minor pentatonic scales and arpeggios, focusing on rhythmic accuracy and visualization, with a homework assignment to practice these concepts with backing tracks.
Suspended Chords (Sus2 and Sus4)
CAGED System and Chord Voicings
Ear Candy in Music
Minor Pentatonic Scale Groupings and Rhythmic Phrasing
Arpeggios and the 1-3-5 Structure
The Tutor and Student worked on guitar chords and scales, focusing on practical application and theoretical understanding. They practiced major and minor chords, pentatonic scales, and delved into the concepts of scale degrees, intervals, and suspended chords (sus4 and sus2). The session concluded with a discussion on parallel major and minor scales and their use in popular music.
Suspended Chords (Sus Chords)
Scale Degrees and Intervals
Parallel Major and Minor Scales
The student and tutor worked on fundamental guitar techniques, focusing on finger dexterity, precise picking, and rhythmic accuracy through metronome exercises. They also practiced string bending, vibrato, and introduced hammer-ons, pull-offs, and trills to develop phrasing and a more vocal-like melodic quality. The student will continue practicing these techniques to improve musical expression.
Rhythmic Foundations: Note Durations
Phrasing and Musical Expression
Hammer-Ons and Pull-Offs
Finger Dexterity and Articulation
The student and tutor worked on identifying notes on the guitar fretboard using fret markers and understanding octaves. They practiced playing various chords and explored how these shapes can be shifted across the neck, linking into the foundational concepts of the CAGED system for chord construction and understanding.
Octaves and Higher Registers
Barre Chord Technique
The CAGED System
Fretboard Note Memorization
The Tutor and Student worked on guitar technique, focusing on finger articulation, rhythmic practice with a metronome, and understanding chord construction. They then delved into the patterns and structures of the minor pentatonic and major scales, including concepts of phrasing and octave relationships. The session also touched upon the unique tuning of the guitar and its impact on playing.
Right Hand Fingerpicking Techniques
Basic Finger Dexterity Exercises
Guitar String Tuning & Intervals
Minor Scale Construction & Phrasing
The tutor and student focused on foundational guitar theory and practical application. They reviewed concepts like octaves, natural notes, and major/minor differences, and introduced the CAGED system for fretboard navigation. The student's goal is to move beyond tabs to improvisation and understanding song structure, with a lesson plan developed to address these areas.
Musical Octaves
Major vs. Minor Tonality
The CAGED System
Musical Tension and Resolution
Natural Notes and Half Steps
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Guitar Tuner Apps
DAWs
Chord Diagram Apps
Metronome Apps
Guitar teachers on Wiingy are vetted for quality
Every tutor is interviewed and selected for subject expertise and teaching skill.