Zach K
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Zach K
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Zach - Know your guitar teacher
Hello, my name is Zach Khoury. I have vast knowledge of music (guitar, piano, bass, and singing) and a few years under my belt working as a teacher. I worked as a diverse learning teacher for 3 years, and have been teaching music for about a year now privately. Working with diverse learning students taught me so much about what it means to teach someone. It helped me understand that not everyone learns the same, or percieves the world the same. So its important to keep an open mind and be willing to adjust your approach accordingly to each indiviudal student. As far as music goes I have been gigging professionally for 5 years, and have an eclectic style of playing. I specialize in a wide array of subjects including fingerstyle, blues, chords, music theory, picking styles, technique training and I am comfortable teaching all levels of students. Guitar is the insturment I am the highest level at, but my first instrument was piano which I am able to teach as well. Along bass guitar and singing I offer my students a unique way learning, and insight on what it takes to play live shows and be a giging musican. Lasltey, I love bringing a positive attitude to my lessons with me. I love music and feel a responsibiiltiy as a musican to share my knowledge and help others learn about this wonderful craft.
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Chords and Rhythms
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Guitar concepts taught by Zach
The Student and Tutor discussed the Student's recent songwriting and soloing using GarageBand, exploring techniques for improvising over tracks. They covered the application of pentatonic scales, the introduction of blues scales with specific licks, and began a major/minor arpeggio workout. The Student was encouraged to practice these new scales and exercises for improved dexterity and musicality.
Mastering Blues Licks and Phrasing
Arpeggio Exercises: Minor and Major Shapes
Blues Scale Introduction: Flat Five and Shapes
Guitar Soloing Foundations: Pentatonic Scale
Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) for Musicians
The student and Tutor reviewed the student's progress on pentatonic and blues scales, alongside various finger independence exercises. The Tutor introduced a new finger coordination exercise and an arpeggio sequence, demonstrating the patterns for the student to practice. Follow-up practice will involve these new exercises.
Pentatonic and Blues Scale Review & Application
Advanced Finger Independence Drills
Ergonomic Thumb Positioning: The Counterbalance
"Three Steps Forward
One Back" Finger Exercise
Minor & Major Arpeggio Patterns
Developing Pinky Strength and Control
The Student and Tutor focused on guitar technique, starting with warm-ups and harmonics. They practiced fundamental chords (C, E minor, G, A major, A minor), learned a specific strumming pattern, and worked on efficient chord transitions. The session concluded with a review of pentatonic scale shapes, with the Student planning to practice connecting them in the same key.
Guitar Harmonics and Tuning Basics
Essential Open Chords
Strumming Patterns and Rhythmic Dynamics
Smooth Chord Transitions
Pentatonic Scale Shapes and Connectivity
The Student and Tutor practiced various guitar techniques, including harmonics on the 12th fret and comprehensive guitar tuning. They extensively reviewed and practiced several major and minor chord shapes (D, E minor, C, G, A major, A minor) and explored two shapes of the pentatonic scale, with the Student improvising over a G minor backing track. Homework includes memorizing the pentatonic scale shapes and continuing to practice the learned chord shapes.
Guitar Harmonics Technique
Precision Guitar Tuning Essentials
Mastering Fundamental Guitar Chords
Pentatonic Scale Shapes for Lead Guitar
Student and Tutor worked on guitar techniques, including fingerstyle and pick playing, and discussed the impact of nail length on performance. They practiced parts of "Hosanna," were introduced to the blues scale and its theoretical foundation, and began learning new songs, "Enough for Me" and "Valerie," incorporating major 7th and 7th chords. Homework was assigned to practice the blues scale and the learned songs, and a reschedule for the next session was made.
Understanding Major 7th Chords
Barre Chord Voicings & Hand Shapes
Fingerstyle Song Application: "Enough For Me" & "Valerie"
The Blues Scale: Construction & Sound
Guitar Technique Adaptability: Fingerstyle vs. Pick
Student and Tutor focused on guitar tuning techniques, including addressing issues with a new string, practicing relative tuning, and experimenting with harmonics for ear training. They reviewed and learned several major and minor chords (D, C, E minor, A minor, G, A, E, D minor) and practiced two shapes of the G minor pentatonic scale. The Tutor will send the Student notes on the new chords and scales for continued practice.
Accurate Guitar Tuning Methods
Foundational Open Chords
G Minor Pentatonic Scale Shapes
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Ear Training Software
Guitar Tuner Apps
DAWs
Chord Diagram Apps
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