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

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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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Chord Progressions

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Ear training

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Guitar for beginners

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Scales and Modes

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Chords and Rhythms

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Songs and Repertoire

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Strumming and Picking Techniques

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Guitar for adults

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Guitar concepts taught by Devon

Student learned 2 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.

Rhythm and Phrasing in Song Interpretation

Vibrato: Technique and Control

Long Tones and Pitch Accuracy

Vocal Warm-ups: Sirens and Humming

Diaphragmatic Breathing for Singing

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Student learned 2 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.

Diaphragmatic Breathing for Singing

Vocal Warm-ups and Tension Release

Vowel Pronunciation and Jaw Mobility

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Student learned 9 days 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.

Breath Support and Diaphragmatic Breathing

Vocal Pitch Accuracy

Diction and Articulation

Vocal Resonance and Tone

Performance Emotion and Authenticity

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Student learned 12 days 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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Student learned 13 days ago

The Student and Tutor worked on learning the song 'She' by the Misfits, focusing on chord shapes, rhythmic accuracy with a metronome, and pick/finger placement techniques. They practiced specific note patterns and rhythm exercises, with the Tutor planning to send the lesson structure via text.

Guitar Finger Placement and Pressure

Rhythm and Timing with a Metronome

Guitar String Muting Techniques

Chord Shapes and Fretboard Navigation

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Student learned 15 days ago

The student and tutor engaged in an introductory singing lesson, focusing on fundamental techniques like diaphragmatic breathing, vocal warm-ups (including lip trills), and the impact of posture on singing. They also began exploring pitch accuracy and applying these techniques to a song, with plans to set future learning goals.

Vocal Warm-ups: Gentle Activation

Posture and Vocal Projection

Pitch Accuracy and Ear Training

Diaphragmatic Breathing for Singing

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Learning tools used in guitar classes

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Backing Track Libraries

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PDF Sheet Music

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Looping Pedals

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Amp Simulators

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Guitar Tuner Apps

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