Preston Lydotes

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Preston Lydotes

Bachelors degree

/ 55 min

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I'm Preston Lydotes – I'm a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and teacher from Nashville, TN. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree from Berklee College of Music in fall 2024, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a dual major in Songwriting and Independent Recording & Production, and a minor in The Business of Live Music. I have 7+ years of guitar, bass, and piano training – specializing in pop, rock, folk, and R&B. In my lessons, you'll learn strumming and picking warmups, chord progressions, scales, and songs that are tailored exactly to what you'd like to learn. My lessons include music theory for those who are curious and confidence-building for those who are looking to take the big stage! In addition to teaching, I'm an active performer and recording artist, having played stages across the East Coast both solo and with a band. I regularly release original music and, in 2025, I was honored as a recipient of Portsmouth Music Hall’s Emerging Artist Award and a three-time New England Music Award nominee. I'm passionate about creating a supportive, fun, and motivating learning environment where students feel empowered to sing and play with confidence, develop healthy technique, and unlock their full artistic potential—no matter their experience level.

Preston graduated from Berklee College of Music

Preston graduated from Berklee College of Music
Preston graduated from Berklee College of Music

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Chord Progressions

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Strumming and Picking Techniques

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Guitar Techniques

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Guitar for beginners

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Music theory

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Chords and Rhythms

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Student learned 2 days ago

The tutor and student engaged in a vocal coaching session, covering warm-up exercises, pitch accuracy, vocal range expansion, and song application. They practiced techniques for chest voice, head voice, and dynamic control, and discussed applying vocal color and emotion to songs like 'Hey There Delilah' and 'Come Monday'. The student also demonstrated ukulele playing, and they planned to explore more songs and vocal techniques in future sessions.

Vocal Registers: Chest

Mix

and Head Voice

Rhythm and Timing: Syncopation and Beat Awareness

Vocal Color and Emotion

Breath Support and Control

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Student learned 16 days ago

The tutor and student focused on vocal technique, including warm-ups for chest and head voice, and exercises for pitch accuracy. They analyzed the student's singing of "Hey There Delilah," addressing vocal range, octave jumps, and breath support, and discussed strategies for vocal cool-downs and emotional expression in performance. The student was encouraged to continue ear training and to practice specific vocal exercises between sessions.

Vocal Range and Octaves

Vocal Placement and Core Engagement

Vocal Runs and Legato

Vocal Cool-downs and Recovery

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Student learned 23 days ago

The tutor and student explored foundational singing techniques, including diaphragmatic breathing, vocal registers (chest, head, mix voice), and exercises for pitch accuracy and expanding vocal range. The student practiced singing "Margaritaville" to demonstrate learned concepts, and they discussed potential future challenges like singing "Two Pina Coladas" by Garth Brooks.

Diaphragmatic Breathing for Singers

Vocal Registers: Chest Voice

Head Voice

and Mix

Vocal Warm-up Exercises

Pitch Matching and Blending

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Student learned 27 days ago

The tutor provided vocal coaching to a student who wanted to perform an AI-generated song for his anniversary. They analyzed the song's vocal range and key, identified the student's voice type as baritone, and practiced vocal exercises to improve his range and technique. They discussed future lesson plans, including working on original songs and learning to read music.

Vocal Registers and Range Adjustment

Vocal Warm-ups and Body Preparation

AI Music Generation Tools and Limitations

Understanding Musical Keys and Transposition

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Backing Track Libraries

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Chord Diagram Apps

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