Collin Young
Train with a graduate of Metalworks Institute who teaches with empathy, skill, and strong theory insight.
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Collin Young
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Collin - Know your guitar teacher
I'm Collin Young, a seasoned guitar tutor with a Bachelor's degree and over 15 years of experience. My passion for music led me to explore every aspect of guitar playing, from chord progressions to fingerstyle techniques. Through personalized online lessons, I specialize in nurturing college-level students in guitar and bass guitar. With expertise in music theory, scales, and a variety of genres, I craft lessons that resonate with each student's learning style. Join me to dive into the world of music with expert guidance tailored just for you.
Collin graduated from Metalworks Institute
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My teaching approach is rooted in empathy, musical expressiveness, and creativity. I seamlessly blend music theory, performance coaching, and personalized tutoring to elevate your learning experience. Specializing in Guitar and Bass Guitar lessons, I leverage tech tools like Amp Simulators, DAWs, and Ear Training Software for interactive online learning. Whether following A-Levels, AP Programs, or other curricula, I tailor lessons to college-level students. With over two decades of experience, I adapt lessons to suit your goals and music preferences, ensuring a supportive and engaging environment where we explore fundamentals, spark creativity, and most importantly, enjoy the musical journey together.
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Bass Guitar
Guitar concepts taught by Collin
The Student and Tutor reviewed the songs "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" and "Superstition," with the Student showcasing good progress on chords and rhythm. The session then introduced the concept of guitar fretboard positions, focusing on practicing the D major scale and exercises in the second position. Subsequently, they started learning a new song, "Love Yourself," which introduced fingerpicking and a right-hand slap technique, assigned for practice.
Dynamic Chord Transitions Through Finger Sliding
Introduction to Fingerpicking Technique
Practicing the D Major Scale in Second Position
The Key of D Major & Transitioning to Second Position
Guitar Positions & First Position Fundamentals
The Right Hand Slap for Rhythmic Flair
Song Structure and Repetition
Key Changes in Music
Chord Voicings and Fingerings
Rhythmic Notation and Timing
Power Chords and Transitions
The Tutor and Student worked on guitar chords and song application, focusing on the key of D major and practicing sections of the song "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" by Aerosmith. They addressed challenges with specific chords like B minor and practiced power chords and rhythmic patterns, with plans to continue connecting song sections in future sessions.
D Major Scale and its Sharps
Chord Voicings and String Selection
B Minor Chord Voicing
Power Chords and Slides
The Tutor and Student reviewed chord progressions, specifically the 1-5-6-4 pattern, in various musical keys including C, G, and D major. They practiced applying these progressions to song examples and worked on guitar riffs from "Superstition," focusing on timing, accuracy, and speed with the backing music.
Chord Progressions: The 1-5-6-4 Pattern
Key Signatures and Scales: Understanding D Major
Riffs and Melodic Interpretation: Superstition
Numerical Chord Relationships
The 1-4-5-6 Chord Progression
Transposing Songs to Different Keys
Riffs and Lead Guitar Techniques
The Tutor introduced the key of D major and its corresponding scale and chords. They then explained the concept of numerical chord progressions using Roman numerals and how these progressions maintain their sonic quality across different keys, which is useful for understanding song structure and key changes.
Roman Numeral Analysis
Keys and Scales
Relative Chords and Chord Patterns
Bar Chords and Chord Voicings
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Amp Simulators
Guitar Tuner Apps
Chord Diagram Apps
Metronome Apps
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