Spencer Da Costa
Learn Guitar Through Real Songs, Not Just Exercises. Guitar Lessons for Beginners, Songwriters, and Performers
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Spencer Da Costa
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Spencer - Know your guitar teacher
Hi, I'm Spencer, a singer-songwriter and guitarist with over 10 years of experience performing, writing, and recording original music. My music has been released on major streaming platforms, and I have experience in a variety of styles including folk, acoustic, rock, hip-hop, and experimental. I believe learning guitar should be enjoyable, practical, and tailored to each student's goals. Whether you're picking up a guitar for the first time, looking to play your favorite songs, improve your singing and accompaniment skills, or begin writing your own music, I can help you build confidence and develop the skills you need. My Teaching Style My lessons focus on helping students play real music as quickly as possible while building a solid foundation in technique and musicianship. I adapt lessons to each student's interests and learning pace, combining practical song learning with essential skills such as chords, strumming patterns, rhythm, ear training, and music theory. For beginners, I emphasize simple, achievable progress that keeps learning fun and motivating. For more experienced players, I can help with songwriting, fingerpicking, lead guitar, music theory, performance preparation, and developing a personal playing style. My goal is to create a relaxed and encouraging learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and growing as musicians.
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Chords and Rhythms
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Ear training
Chord Progressions
Fingerstyle
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Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
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Guitar concepts taught by Spencer
The Tutor and Student focused on vocal technique, including breath control, register transitions, and vowel application during scales. They practiced exercises to improve vocal range and sustain, and applied these techniques to specific songs, with a focus on breath management for challenging passages. The session concluded with advice on recording techniques and vocal practice strategies.
Vocal Registers: Chest and Head Voice
Breathing Techniques for Singing
Vowel Consistency and Range
Developing Vocal Stamina and Control
Vocal Layering and Harmonies
The tutor provided vocal coaching, focusing on breathing techniques, projection, vocal range, and overcoming performance anxiety. Exercises included diaphragmatic breathing, projection drills, scales on vowels, and a discussion on finding a comfortable vocal register, with homework to explore soprano and alto exercises.
Vocal Registers and Natural Voice
Performance Consistency and Managing Nerves
Vocal Projection and Power
Diaphragmatic Breathing for Singing
The Student and Tutor worked on foundational singing techniques, focusing on proper diaphragmatic breathing and vocal projection. They practiced exercises like the "gasp," vocal projection, vocal sighs, and lip trills, then applied these to C major scales and lines from a song. The session also addressed the difference between head and chest voice and emphasized the importance of hydration and consistent practice of the new techniques.
Vocal Projection
Essential Vocal Warm-up Exercises
Vowel Emphasis in Singing
Vocal Hydration & Balanced Practice
Diaphragmatic Breathing (Belly Breathing)
The session focused on vocal technique, beginning with a discussion of the Student's vocal fatigue and goals for strengthening their voice. The Tutor introduced diaphragmatic breathing via a "gasp technique" and practiced controlled exhalation, voice projection, and improved lip trills. They then worked through C major scales using various vowels and applied these foundational techniques to specific lines from a song, with a strong emphasis on breath management and projection.
Diaphragmatic Breathing & Control
Voice Projection for Powerful Sound
Lip Trills (Vocal Warm-up)
Vowel Dominance in Singing
Strategic Breath Management for Long Phrases
Balanced Practice Approach
The session focused on the Student's current guitar skills and strategies for consistent practice and songwriting. They discussed various guitar techniques, including chords, tuning, capos, bar chords, and the E minor pentatonic scale, alongside the importance of ear training and rhythmic practice. The Student committed to daily practice and learning a specific instrumental song as homework.
Guitar Chords & Standard Tuning
The Capo & Bar Chords
Effective Practice Strategies
Ear Training & Exploration
Rhythm & Timing Foundations
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