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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Songs and Repertoire
Music theory
Fingerstyle
Ear training
Guitar Techniques
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Guitar concepts taught by Zach
The Student and Tutor worked on new guitar techniques, starting with a review of basic chords and then introducing C major and G major chords. They learned two shapes of the pentatonic blues scale and practiced a new finger dexterity exercise across the fretboard. The Student was assigned to practice these new chords, scale shapes, and finger exercises for the upcoming week.
C Major Chord
G Major Chord
Pentatonic Scale Shape 1 (5th Fret)
Pentatonic Scale Shape 2 (8th Fret)
Guitar Finger Dexterity Exercises
Student and Tutor spent the session rehearsing the "Scuttle Butt" guitar riff, focusing on precise picking, slides, and pull-offs, along with the aggressive phrasing of Texas blues. They then integrated this riff with the E7, A7, and B7 chords, forming a standard 1-4-5 blues progression. Theoretical discussion covered the structure of the 1-4-5 progression and transposing it to different keys using major scale intervals, with homework to practice the track and a plan to learn the riff in different keys next time.
Texas Blues Phrasing and Attack
Enharmonic Equivalents and Scale Naming Conventions
Essential Blues 7th Chord Voicings
Using the Major Scale to Find 1-4-5 Chords
The 1-4-5 Blues Chord Progression
Stevie Ray Vaughan's "Scuttle Buttin'" Riff Technique
The Tutor introduced foundational guitar chords, specifically E minor, E major, A minor, and A major, to the Student. The Student practiced finger placement, strumming, and a finger dexterity exercise. The plan is for the Student to practice these learned chords and exercises until the next session.
Guitar String and Fretboard Basics
E Minor Chord (Em)
E Major Chord (E)
A Minor Chord (Am)
A Major Chord (A)
Finger Exercises for Dexterity
The student and tutor worked on foundational guitar skills, beginning with the crucial process of tuning the instrument by ear. They then practiced forming two basic chords, E minor and E major, with a strong emphasis on proper finger placement, fretting technique, and wrist posture to achieve clear chord sounds. The tutor also introduced tablature as a tool for learning songs.
Guitar Tuning Basics
Basic Chord Voicings: E Minor and E Major
Understanding Frets and String Tension
Tablature (TAB) for Learning Songs
Finger Style vs. Pick Playing
The tutor and student reviewed blues scale shapes and arpeggios, then introduced and practiced a new Stevie Ray Vaughan guitar riff. The student was assigned to continue practicing the riff and blues scales in different keys, with plans to learn accompanying chords and transpose the riff in future sessions.
Tuning and Its Impact on Playability
Picking Techniques for Riffs and Solos
Blues Scale Formula and Application
Guitar Scale Shapes and Transitions
The tutor and student reviewed several guitar chords, including C major, D, E minor, and A minor, and practiced strumming. They then worked extensively on forming and executing bar chords, focusing on proper finger technique and clarity of sound. The session concluded with a brief introduction to harmonics and pentatonic scale exercises.
Basic Guitar Chords (C Major
E Minor
D
A Minor)
Barre Chords: The Concept and Initial Application
Guitar Harmonics: Producing Ethereal Sounds
The Pentatonic Scale: Building Blocks for Improvisation
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Backing Track Libraries
Guitar Tuner Apps
Amp Simulators
Chord Diagram Apps
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