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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Student and Tutor worked on guitar techniques, starting with warm-ups on the A major scale and practicing A major triads and their inversions. They applied these triads to playing the intro of "Never Too Much" and reviewed the jazz standard "Misty," discussing chord progressions and transposition. The Tutor recommended practicing the A major scale, triads, and the current songs, and also suggested acquiring a "Real Book" for future learning.
A Major Scale Warm-up (Box Position)
A Major Triads & Inversions
Applying Triads: Luther Vandross's 'Never Too Much'
Introduction to Jazz Standards & The Real Book
Jazz Chord Voicings (Major 7
Minor 7
Dominant 7
9th Chords)
The Student and Tutor focused on guitar techniques, starting with C major scale warm-ups. They then delved into the jazz standard "Misty," practicing its melody and complex chord voicings, with a significant focus on 2-5-1 chord progressions. The Tutor also explained how to read and interpret sheet music from a "Real Book" for jazz standards, and assigned practicing "Misty" and "My Funny Valentine" for the next session.
Introduction to Jazz Standards & The Real Book
C Major Scale Warm-up (Ionian Fingering)
Guitarist's Role in Jazz: Accompaniment vs. Soloing
Jazz Chord Voicings & The 2-5-1 Progression
Reading Jazz Lead Sheets: Form & Counting
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.
Picking Techniques: Fingerstyle vs. Pick
Chord Voicings and Progressions in "My Funny Valentine"
Relative Major and Minor Keys
Minor Pentatonic Scale
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