Devon Salinas-Ordonez

From Struggling With Chords to Playing Your Favourite Songs - Expert Teacher Makes Guitar Finally Click

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Devon Salinas-Ordonez

Bachelors degree

/ 55 min

Devon - Know your guitar teacher

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Jazz guitar with over a decade of experience studying and performing the instrument and 3 years of teaching experience, with academic training in technique, harmony, improvisation, and musical analysis that forms the foundation of my teaching approach. I provide structured, personalised lessons adapted to each student's level and goals, with every session combining technique, repertoire, and theory to ensure students learn songs and understand how music works. Students develop core abilities including rhythm, picking technique, chord vocabulary, and fretboard knowledge while exploring improvisation and harmony, moving beyond memorising shapes to genuine musical thinking. I teach acoustic, nylon string, and electric guitar across jazz, blues, rock, and contemporary styles, like R&B/Neo-soul, addressing common challenges including barre chord difficulties, scale pattern limitations, fretboard confusion, and improvisation struggles by breaking complex concepts into manageable steps and showing how techniques apply in real music. Through this approach, students learn songs faster, gain clear fretboard understanding, and develop confidence and independence as musicians, whether they're beginners or advanced players of all ages.

Meet Devon

Devon graduated from Leeds Conservatoire

Devon graduated from Leeds Conservatoire
Devon graduated from Leeds Conservatoire

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Strumming and Picking Techniques

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Songs and Repertoire

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Guitar for beginners

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Fingerstyle

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Scales and Modes

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Chords and Rhythms

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Ear training

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Guitar concepts taught by Devon

Student learned 10 days ago

The tutor guided the student through various guitar chord shapes and transitions, including C, C major 7, and E minor. They practiced rhythmic strumming patterns and introduced a basic chord progression, emphasizing the importance of finger technique and practice for future learning.

Advanced Finger Technique and Chord Voicings

Rhythm and Strumming Techniques

Basic Guitar Chords and Transitions

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Student learned 13 days ago

The student and tutor focused on vocal technique, including breath support, pitch accuracy, and diction. They practiced exercises to improve vocal control and practiced singing sections of songs, discussing areas for improvement and future song choices for practice.

Breath Support in Singing

Vocal Resonance and Articulation

Pitch Recognition and Intonation

Vocal Range and Head Voice

Musical Dynamics and Emotional Expression

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Student learned 24 days ago

The student and tutor focused on singing techniques, including breath control, vocal warm-ups, and pitch accuracy. They applied these techniques to singing a song, working on lyrical phrasing, rhythm, and vocal registers, with plans to continue practicing the song and vocal exercises.

Diaphragmatic Breathing for Singing

Vocal Warm-ups: Sirens and Humming

Long Tones and Pitch Accuracy

Vibrato: Technique and Control

Rhythm and Phrasing in Song Interpretation

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Student learned 24 days ago

The tutor and student focused on fundamental vocal techniques, including breath support and releasing vocal tension. They practiced vocal exercises and applied these techniques to a specific song, with the goal of improving the student's singing for an upcoming audition.

Vocal Warm-ups and Tension Release

Vowel Pronunciation and Jaw Mobility

Diaphragmatic Breathing for Singing

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The student and tutor reviewed vocal techniques, including diaphragmatic breathing, pitch accuracy, and diction, using "Perfect" as the main practice song. They worked on specific vocal exercises and song sections, with a focus on integrating technique with emotional expression for future performances. The student was encouraged to continue practicing breath control daily.

Performance Emotion and Authenticity

Vocal Resonance and Tone

Diction and Articulation

Vocal Pitch Accuracy

Breath Support and Diaphragmatic Breathing

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The student and tutor worked on foundational singing techniques, including posture, diaphragm breathing, pitch accuracy, and vowel pronunciation. They practiced exercises and applied concepts to a specific song, with plans to continue developing range and repertoire in future lessons. The student was encouraged to hum songs for vocal warm-up as homework.

Vowel Modification and Legato

Vocal Pitch and Intonation

Vocal Posture

Diaphragmatic Breathing

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Looping Pedals

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Amp Simulators

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Ear Training Software

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PDF Sheet Music

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