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

Your guitar teacher expertise
Music theory
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Chord Progressions
Ear training
Songs and Repertoire
Learner for guitar lessons
Guitar for adults
Guitar for intermediate
Guitar lessons quick guide
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.
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Bass Guitar

15 days Refund
Free Tutor Swap

Guitar concepts taught by Collin
The student and tutor worked on advanced guitar techniques, including left-hand muting, power chord transitions, and understanding syncopation in rhythm. They practiced song sections with backing tracks, progressively increasing tempo and focusing on accurate timing and chord execution. The session concluded with an overview of song structure and an introduction to the chorus section.
Power Chords and Root Notes
Syncopation in Guitar Playing
Flat and Sharp Notes
Strumming Patterns and Grouping
Left-Hand Muting Technique
The student and tutor worked on guitar techniques, including chord melodies, power chords, and muting. They practiced identifying and playing various chords, executing rhythmic patterns, and improving transitions between chords, with a focus on playing along to a backing track at increasing speeds.
Left Hand Muting
Power Chords (5 Chords)
Musical Notation: Sharps
Flats
and Naturals
Hammer-ons and Pull-offs
The Role of Stress and Phrasing in Performance
Rhythmic Accuracy and Internalizing Patterns
Efficient Chord Transitions
Chord Voicing and Partial Chords
Rhythm and Timing with Swing Feel
Strumming Direction and Picking Patterns
Reading Chord Stacks and Individual Notes
Power Chords (5th Chords)
The Tutor and Student worked on guitar techniques, including rhythmic patterns (swing feel) and power chord construction and naming. They practiced identifying and forming various power chords, and then applied these concepts to song sections, focusing on chord transitions, palm muting, and rhythmic accuracy. The plan is to continue practicing the current song material in the next session.
Fretboard Navigation and Note Recognition
Swing Feel and Uneven Eighth Notes
Power Chords (5 Chords)
Palm Muting Technique
The tutor and student reviewed arpeggio technique and introduced the concept of swing feel in rhythm. They practiced constructing and playing power chords, including the challenging D5, and applied these techniques to sections of Bon Jovi songs. The session concluded with an introduction to open chord progressions and transitions for a new song.
Chord Transitions and Finger Economy
Power Chords (5 Chords)
Swing Feel in Eighth Notes
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Metronome Apps
Guitar Tuner Apps
Chord Diagram Apps
Looping Pedals
Amp Simulators
Engaging guitar lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Open Q&A
Weekend lessons
Pets are welcomed
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