Christopher Torres
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Christopher Torres
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
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I am Christopher Torres and I am a professional guitar player and educator. I studied at Berklee college of music and I am very passionate about music and teaching. My main area of study and interest is in jazz but I love all styles of music and play them all frequently as an active working musician. Although I am a performer, teaching is a tremendous passion of mine at every level. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player looking for inspiration or maybe trying something new, my personalize lessons for each of these players will surely help you reach that goal. My biggest focus with my students is to learn fundamental concepts in the most comprehensive way possible so that we don’t have to take steps back to take steps forward. So things like fretboard knowledge, chord and scale spellings, triads, and all things theory are a major part of my teaching. We can learn how to read notation and even notate ourselves. We can learn how function as a good bandmate in an ensemble and get you prepared for any gig! Technical aspects like picking techniques and playing rhythms are very important to me also. In addition, I do offer beginner and intermediate level bass teaching. Looking forward to reaching whatever musical goal you have together!
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The student and tutor reviewed the relationship between major scales and pentatonic scales, then practiced complex jazz chord progressions and substitutions for the song "My Funny Valentine." The tutor will send the student a PDF of the chord progressions with rhythm slashes for further practice.
Major Scale vs. Major Pentatonic Scale
Chord Voicings and Substitutions in Jazz
Rhythm and Timing in Comping
The '2-5-1' Chord Progression
The Student and Tutor engaged in a guitar lesson covering fundamental techniques and song-specific applications. They warmed up with a reggae song to practice triads and then focused on the A major scale (Ionian mode) with specific fingerings. The primary academic activity involved breaking down the jazz standard "My Funny Valentine," focusing on chord progressions, voicings, and rhythmic changes. The Student was assigned to practice the learned measures for the next session.
Practice & Groove for Gigging Musicians
Jazz Chords & Rhythmic Shifts in "My Funny Valentine"
A Major Scale (Ionian Mode) Fingering
Reggae 1-4-5 Triad Application
Jazz Standard Analysis: "My Funny Valentine" - Opening Changes
The Tutor and Student extensively covered guitar theory, focusing on pentatonic scales, their inversions, and practical application using a looper and metronome. They also introduced and practiced the foundational 12-bar blues form, with plans to explore related concepts like "quick change" in future sessions.
Loop Pedal Fundamentals
Pentatonic Scales: Minor and Major
Relative Major and Minor Keys
The 12-Bar Blues Form
The Student and Tutor reviewed guitar techniques, focusing on picking methods and the application of the A minor pentatonic scale. They then analyzed the jazz standard "My Funny Valentine," dissecting its chord progressions and exploring improvisational possibilities using the pentatonic scale. The student was encouraged to practice the discussed chords and scales for the next session.
Minor Pentatonic Scale
Relative Major and Minor Keys
Chord Voicings and Progressions in "My Funny Valentine"
Picking Techniques: Fingerstyle vs. Pick
The student and tutor worked on jazz guitar, specifically focusing on the standard "Autumn Leaves." They reviewed chord progressions, including the 2-5-1, and delved into music theory concepts like arpeggios and scales. The student was assigned homework to practice "Autumn Leaves" chords and the B-flat major scale.
Arpeggios vs. Scales
Major Scales and Modes
Chord Voicings and Inversions
Guitar Pickup Selection
The 2-5-1 Progression
The Tutor and Student worked on guitar triads, focusing on major, minor, diminished, and augmented forms, along with their inversions and application in a song. The Student will practice triads and the song 'Bedcam,' with future lessons planned to cover jazz standards and more advanced triad concepts.
Triad Structure and Inversions
Major vs. Minor Triads
Diminished and Augmented Triads
Musical Application: "Bedcam" Song Analysis
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Looping Pedals
Ear Training Software
Guitar Tuner Apps
Metronome Apps
PDF Sheet Music
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