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

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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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Strumming and Picking Techniques

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Chords and Rhythms

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Chord Progressions

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Guitar for beginners

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Songs and Repertoire

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Rated 5 stars for engaging guitar lessons

94% students find the lessions fun, focused, and easy to follow

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Boosts confidence in shy learners

88% parents notice improved self-esteem and stage presence

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Step-by-step guitar classes tracking

86% students see clear milestones across levels

Types of guitar lessons

Guitar

Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

Electric Guitar

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Guitar concepts taught by Spencer

Student learned 4 days ago

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

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Student learned 8 days ago

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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Learning tools used in guitar classes

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PDF Sheet Music

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