From Zero to Guitar Hero! Customized Lessons for Beginners: Master Basic Chords with a 17-Year Experienced Instructor

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Unlock the World of Music with Guitar Lessons!

Welcome to the world of guitar playing! Whether you're a complete beginner or have some prior experience, my guitar lessons are designed to help you reach your musical goals.

What You'll Learn:

► Guitar Basics: Get comfortable with the instrument, learn about its parts, and how to tune it.
► Essential Chords: Master fundamental chords that form the foundation of countless songs.
► Strumming and Picking: Develop the techniques to create rhythm and melody.
► Song Learning: Play your favorite songs and build a repertoire.
► Music Theory: Understand the language of music to enhance your playing.
► Individualized Instruction: Lessons tailored to your skill level and goals.

Why Choose Me?

With over 17 years of guitar-playing experience, including performing in various musical groups and one year of successful online teaching, I bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to our lessons. I believe that anyone can learn to play the guitar with dedication and the right guidance.

Who Are the Lessons For?

My lessons are suitable for all ages and skill levels. Whether you're a teenager, an adult, or a senior, if you have a passion for music, I'm here to help you embark on a rewarding musical journey.

What to Expect:

► Friendly and Supportive Environment
► Personalized Learning
► Progress Tracking
► Encouragement and Constructive Feedback

Whether you dream of strumming your favorite songs around a campfire or aspire to become a skilled guitarist, I'm here to guide you on your musical adventure. Book a lesson today and let's make music together!

Location

Online from Chile

About Me

Hello! I'm Benjamin, and I'm thrilled to be your guitar instructor. With over 17 years of dedicated experience as a guitarist and one year of successful online teaching, I bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to our lessons.

My journey in music has been marked by not only playing in various musical groups but also by my commitment to helping students discover their musical potential. I believe that music is a universal language, and learning to play the guitar can be a transformative experience.

My teaching philosophy is deeply rooted in customization. I understand that every student is unique, and I tailor our lessons to meet your specific needs and goals. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to refine your skills, I'm here to guide you at your own pace.

As a professional, I take great pride in fostering a positive and encouraging learning environment. I offer constructive feedback and support every step of the way to ensure your growth and enjoyment in the world of music.

Rest assured, my lessons are designed to equip you with not only technical proficiency but also a profound appreciation for music. I'm excited to embark on this musical journey with you, and I look forward to helping you achieve your goals.

Education

English Studies
Université du Maine
Le Mans, France
Diploma
September 2007 - June 2009

• Translation
• Phonetics
• Literature
• Civilization
• Oral classes

Experience / Qualifications

- Over 17 years of dedicated experience as a guitarist.
- Played in various musical groups, gaining a diverse range of musical exposure.
- 4 years of successful experience as an online guitar instructor, teaching via video lessons.
- Personalized teaching approach to accommodate each student's learning pace and style.
- Proficient in adapting lessons to cater to individual needs and goals.
- Track record of empowering students to achieve their musical aspirations.
- Expertise in teaching basic chords and advanced guitar techniques.
- Strong emphasis on creating a supportive and encouraging learning environment.
- Provide constructive feedback and motivation to ensure enjoyable and effective learning.
- Passionate about sharing knowledge, experience, and love for music with students of all levels.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

French

Skills

Guitar

Acoustic

Folk

Indie & alternative

Pop

Rock

Song & varieties

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Lou-Indigo

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The course that I propose is BILINGUAL FRENCH / ENGLISH, as well as 2 BOOKS.

Age and musical taste are not restrictive when in the program, you can with qualitative daily work (not quantitative) quickly observe your progress.

Here the pleasure of playing music is put forward.

The kind of music you love most will be the focus of the course, their codes and secrets will be the focus of our study, that's what I want to share with you.

We can do technical lessons and simply learn together how to play one or more songs of your choice or mine, enrich your game with this approach and your repertoire!

(For example, We can re-arrange the pieces and make them more original by approaching the system (CAGED), and enriching their chords, resulting in new positions, new techniques and new sounds, using arpeggio techniques rather than strumming for 4-chord pieces, voicing and fingerstyle techniques, in short, expanding the instrument's playing fields and playing skills to keep progressing in your game and improve your rehearsals ...)

If you make a request, this program is obviously accompanied by the pleasure of learning more in theory and being able to directly apply new knowledge on its instrument and identify its common or rare use in the pieces discussed in class.

In this case, the theory is translated to be accessible to anyone, both for those who are connoisseurs and for those who discover everything from absolute zero.
The exercises, songs, and theoretical explanations offered throughout the program are organized in an order of progressive difficulty.

I wrote and produced 2 books of my method to learn the guitar and the music, that I sell to accompany my course and your apprenticeship in the best conditions and so that you can continue the course even at home and to review etc ... .
There is ONE BOOK OF COURSES containing all the theoretical and practical program of the year, as well as a BOOK OF EXERCISE on the ranges and the modes that you can obtain directly.

You can find here an indicative list of objectives that I propose in my theoretical program, which can of course adapt to your request.

The general theoretical objectives of the course:

--- Tuning / tuning and knowing his guitar:
* Standard Tuning
* Drop Tuning
* Open Tuning
* Adjust the optimal tension of the strings
* Adjust the shaft axis
* Adjust the action of the strings
* Choose the strings adapted to the style of play / tuning
* Change his strings

-Know his chords:
* Triads: Fundamental State & Inversions
* Tetrads: Fundamental State & Inversions
* The chord progressions of the Range
* Arpeggio techniques (tapping, sweep, 1/2/4 fing.shape, etc ...)

--- Know his scales and his modes

* The Mode of the Major scale
* 3 Modes of the Minor scale: Natural / Melodic / Harmonic
* Modes of the Pentatonic range: 5 positions
* Modes of the Blues range: 5 positions
Etc ...

--- Technique to the Pick / Plectrum / Tab / Pick (Electric Guitar):
* Alternate Picking
* Fast Picking / Tremolo Picking
* Hybrid Picking
* Palm Mute
* Natural Harmonics
* Pinch Harmonics
* Artificial Harmonics
* Shredding
* Tapping
* Sweep Picking
* Legato Picking

--- Strumming / Hand Picking (Acoustic Guitar)
* "SnareDrum" percussion on the guitar
* Arpeggios pinched with 4 fingers + thumb
* Rasgueado (Flamenco Technique)
* Generic Strumming
* Fingerstyle Picking
* Two-finger picking + Legato for fast melodies (eg a solo)

-Play the metronome
* exercises on click
* practice on song riffs

-Learn his favorite songs
* without thinking about the difficulty, nothing is impossible with the right methodology

-Improvise
* choose ranges and positions
* to place oneself rhythmically, to finish on the judicious notes

-Theory of Harmony
* Understand harmonization and its practice

-Theory on the Melody

-Theory of Rhythm

Sergio

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Online classes of classical, electric or acoustic guitar, bass, Venezuelan cuatro, music theory, rhythmic or harmony. Beginner-intermediate-advanced. (Skype-Zoom-Meet). 12 years of musical experience.

Book your schedule now!

Do you have a musical instrument at home and do you always wanted to learn to play it?
Are you not sure where to start?

I can help you, I am Sergio and I have 12 years of experience in the musical area. I am a student of music education at the (UPEL) Universidad Pedagógica Experimental Libertador Miranda José Manuel Siso Martínez and the Conservatory Lino Gallardo as a classical guitar interpreter. Furthermore, I also have experience teaching online classes via Zoom, Skype or Google Meet. If you think your level is beginner, intermediate or advanced, I can help you in your musical development. More than learning to play songs, musical art is a discipline and its own language that helps interdisciplinary in other areas of learning.

° Classes:
-Classic/Acoustic guitar.
-Electric guitar.
-Bass.
-Piano/Keyboard.
-Music theory.
-Solfeggio.
-Rhythmic and movement.
-Harmony.
-Venezuelan cuatro.

Camille

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Folk or classical acoustic guitar.

The teaching philosophy is adapted to the level of each individual, according to the pace of work and motivation.

For example, for beginners: Technique of the plectrum or fingers, coordination and correction of the right and left hand. Learning basic chords, simple themes, simple rhythms, reading tablatures (...).

For intermediaries: development of rhythm, construction of chords, writing of tablatures, basic notions of harmony (...).

Depending on your goals, you can learn, if you wish, to play 60 to 80% of current music from the first lessons, which often use the same chords and the same techniques. The objectives take into consideration the following points:

-Study of various playing techniques, chords, harmony, music of your choice, rhythm, with reading of tablature, teaching structured around the repertoire you like, technique of developing the musical ear
- Discovery of the neck, notes and basic positions of open chords
- Left / right hand coordination and rhythm exercises for the right hand
- Learning of different pieces of your choice
- Left hand control exercises, speed and precision
- Learning arpeggios
- Work around muscle memory
- Learning improvisation, musical play with others
- Ear training: use your ears to find chords, melodies, sounds and techniques used
-Spend a pleasant moment of exchange, without unnecessary institutional pressure, while obtaining concrete results
-Understand and discover the many facets of an exciting and user-friendly instrument
- Benefit from personalized advice on your posture and certain pitfalls to avoid when starting alone
-Adjust and clarify your self-taught knowledge
- Learn tablatures / tabs & in English.

Note :
- Possibility to use the guitar available on site, during the test phase.
- As our teacher is also a singing teacher, it is possible to combine the two disciplines: guitar + vocal instrument, and to work on synchronization, style and accuracy.
- Possibility of offering this course (birthday, party, Christmas, event ...) to the person of your choice.

THE TEACHER :
Trained in Grande Ecole post-preparatory classes & Ivy League university in the United States, our teacher has specialized and has worked for more than 15 years, in Europe and North America, in the field, in renowned international public and private establishments, with careful pedagogy and methodology as the watchwords.

PLACES :
- Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Friborg-Neuchâtel-Montreux-Bâle-Sion-Sierre-Morges-Bienne. But currently, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid. These sessions also seem to be perfectly unanimous since they have the advantages of direct (example: quality of the interaction), without its disadvantages (ex: loss of travel time), with additional advantages (ex: of notes on the chat, which can be reread afterwards). In this context, these videoconference sessions for which you have requested me, seem to arouse a certain enthusiasm (and a certain enthusiasm). At your request, I therefore continue to offer them.

Frederic

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A graduate of the Jazz and Classical Conservatory, teaches guitar and bass.

Working method (10 years of experience)

All styles combined (classical, folk, rock, blues, backing guitar, etc.)

Accessible to all levels

Program adapted to the student and to his desires (with or without music theory, composition, technique, reading of scores, rhythm, solos, sound work ...)

Every 10 lessons there is an ensemble lesson to practice what you have learned.

New formula possibility of learning directly in a group, band's coaching

For the little ones (3 to 5 years old), an adapted training and price

Ashlin

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Guitar, Violin, Ukulele, Piano is a world of fun. Join with me to play, experience And explore your Favourite Songs. I have More than 14 years of experience in Guitar,Violin, piano and in Ukulele. And Im having 5years+ experience in teaching Online. I can make your Instrumental learning in an easier way. The method I follow is easier to understand.
Let's see in class.

Mary

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Welcome to the music class!

Here, we are gonna discover the wonders of learning an instrument. From reading note letters, implementing a proper form to sight reading a piece, we are gonna learn in our own pace. If you're just learning music now and it feels like there's a lot to understand, don't worry we're gonna start from the basics. I will help you understand music and its elements.

With your dedication and my guidance, I'm positive that we will get a good result!

Taryna

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My guitar lessons are designed to make learning guitar fun and rewarding. I break down new concepts into simple, easy-to-understand steps, so students can build their skills and confidence without feeling overwhelmed.

From your very first lesson, you’ll start learning a real song! I teach the fundamentals of guitar through carefully selected songs, giving you the opportunity to start making music right away. Once you’ve learned the basics, you get to choose songs you actually want to play, and we use those songs to continue building your skills and expanding what you can do on the guitar. I believe learning guitar is much more enjoyable when you get to play the music you listen to and love. Whether you’re a complete beginner or already have some experience, I’ll help you develop the skills you need while keeping lessons fun and motivating. No prior experience is needed—just bring your enthusiasm and a love for music!

I’m excited to help you begin (or continue) your musical journey!

Juan

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If you are just starting to play the guitar and have questions regarding technique, performance, music theory, composition, and other related matters, this class is ideal for you. I am a guitarist with over twelve years of experience with the instrument, trained in Jazz Guitar at EMMAT (a Berklee Global Partner).

Tomás

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I incorporate technical methods and practices to help you overcome the technical challenges that musical pieces may present, such as arpeggios, scales, tremolos, and rhythms, among others. I can also assist you in improving your speed and precision in executing these techniques with both your right and left hands.
Lessons are fully customized to your age, prior experience, learning style, and personal goals to ensure you achieve the best results.My aim is to make music enjoyable and stress-free, fostering an atmosphere that promotes confidence in their abilities. After each session, I provide personalized notes that outline key areas for improvement, helping students stay organized and focused on their practice with clear objectives. As a patient and encouraging instructor, I continuously refine my own skills through lessons, seminars, and collaboration with other music educators, ensuring that I provide the best possible education for my students.

Gabriele

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📚 What you’ll learn:
• 🎵 Correct hand position for both right and left hands
• 📖 Reading simple sheet music
• 🎼 Playing your first complete classical piece
• 🎸 Understanding the guitar parts and basic maintenance

🎯 Method:
Lessons are fully tailored to your needs and pace. I combine practical exercises, fun pieces, and clear explanations to make your progress fast and enjoyable. Materials (PDF scores, exercises, and backing tracks) are provided after each lesson.

Leandro

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PROFESSIONAL GUITARIST, COMPOSER, MUSIC AND GUITAR TEACHER

Beginner-Advanced Level

Experience:
I am a professional musician and have been teaching students of all ages for over 20 years. My experience as a teacher and my pursuit of self-improvement as a musician have led me to develop an effective method that I have already tested with over a hundred students.
Throughout my career I had the satisfaction of studying with great masters of different specialties or styles, each one emphasizing different aspects of flamenco, classical or modern guitar and each one has given me their approach (technique, rhythms, accompaniment, harmony, etc.), which has led me after years of study and compilation to take the best from each one to develop my method.

My role in my classes is more that of a personal trainer than a teacher, where I will be very attentive to bringing out the best in my students, finding the right technique to help them develop a good rhythm, working on their rhythm, etc.
For me, the role of a teacher, in addition to teaching, is to be part of a team, to maintain morale and constantly improve oneself while always maintaining a love for music.

Methodology:
I tailor the lessons to the student's level, style, or goals. Generally, the first half of the lesson is dedicated to technique, focusing on proper placement, execution, and relaxation, which will result in a good sound. Over time, I've realized that it's also a way to connect with the guitar, concentrate, and warm up. So, little by little, we'll develop our routine, which will begin by working on basic rhythmic aspects.
The second half is dedicated to playing, trying to put into practice what we learned about the technique with the sticks or studying other concerns of the student, which may be a theme, harmony, falsetas, improvisation, or even other styles, etc., always obviously taking into account the search or interest of the student.

FLAMENCO
- Flamenco technique
- Palos (Tangos, Bulerías, Alegrías, Soleá, Taranta...)
- Accompaniment to singing and dancing
- Clapping and rhythms

MODERN GUITAR
- Harmony
- Improvisation
- Repertoire (rumbas, pop, jazz, rock, etc.)

CLASSIC
- Reading, solfège and interpretation.
- Works
- I work with progressive learning books

Alper

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Hello! I am a professional music educator with 16 years of experience dedicated to making music an indispensable part of life rather than just a lesson. Throughout my career, I have mentored over 1,000 students individually, guiding hundreds of them to successfully enter Conservatories and Fine Arts High Schools. 🏆

My philosophy is simple: Music is loved first, then learned. I prioritize building a deep connection between the student and their instrument. Whether you want to master the Piano, Violin, Guitar, or Oud, I offer a holistic approach that combines technical skill, ear training, and rhythm development.

I don’t believe in rote memorization. My teaching system is based on logic and understanding the "mathematics" of music. By simplifying complex music theory and "Makam" knowledge into practical and engaging methods, I ensure my students reach a stage-ready level in as little as one year. 🎼

In my online studio, I provide a high-quality learning experience using multi-camera angles and professional sound setups that rival face-to-face lessons. Whether you are a preschooler, a young aspiring artist, or an adult beginner, I create personalized, goal-oriented roadmaps to help you reach your musical dreams. 🌍

Let’s start this journey together and build a solid foundation that lasts a lifetime

Hiba

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Ready to finally pull that guitar out of the closet and play your favorite songs? Our personalized guitar sessions are designed to take the intimidation out of learning. Whether you have never held an instrument or just want to master a few basic chords, we provide a relaxed, pressure-free environment tailored to your pace. Skip the frustrating online tutorials and start making real music from day one. Book your first session today and discover how fun learning the guitar can truly be!

Misso

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🎵 Online music lessons for all ages and levels

Do you love music and want to learn to play or sing in an easy and fun way? 🎶
I offer one-on-one online lessons, suitable for children, beginners, and even those with prior experience.

🎹 Musical instruments:

Piano and keyboard
- Oud
Classical guitar

🎤 Singing:

Arabic and Eastern singing
- Voice, breathing, and vocal warm-up exercises
- Learn Arabic and Eastern songs in a way that is appropriate for the student's level

📚 I also offer lessons in:

Musical theories
Reading the score
- Musical ear training
Rhythm and musical fundamentals

I make sure that the lessons are simple, gradual and fun, with the content adapted to the student’s age, level and goals.

👩‍🏫 I have experience teaching music to children and adults, and I pay special attention to making the student feel comfortable and confident while learning.

💻 Online lessons only via Zoom or Google Meet.

🗣️ Language of instruction: Arabic and English.

🎶 Whether you're starting from scratch or want to develop your skills, I'd be happy to help you on your musical journey!

Vincent

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I offer structured lessons in Violin, Guitar for beginners and intermediate learners. The curriculum covers fundamental skills, practical application, and theory tailored to your learning pace.

Tôi cung cấp các bài học bài bản về Đàn Violin, Đàn ghi-ta cho người mới bắt đầu và trình độ trung cấp. Chương trình bao gồm các kỹ năng cơ bản, thực hành và lý thuyết phù hợp với tiến độ của bạn.