Name: Basic Rhythms: Whole Notes, Half Notes, Quarter Notes, Eighth Notes
Uploaded: 2021-06-08T18:19:00.000Z
Duration: 10 min 26 s
Description: Demonstrated on guitar, but translates well for students of any instrument. Learn the foundations of rhythm: how to play and understand the difference between Whole notes, half notes, quarter notes, and eighth notes.

Demonstrated on guitar, but translates well for students of any instrument. Learn the foundations of rhythm: how to play and understand the difference between Whole notes, half notes, quarter notes, and eighth notes.

Guitar

Music is my LIFE!

After 30 years of teaching at music camps, music stores, 3 colleges and my home, I completely understand that the lessons are all about YOU, the student: what you want to learn, taught to you in a way that works for your brain and personality.

And if you don't know exactly what you want to learn, that's OK. We can figure that out together as we go along learning the basics. 

I help students learn to play songs by artists they like. 

I also help students write songs, or put chords to their existing lyrics. 

For those who are interested, I teach note-reading (not required) and theory (not required) and ear training (not required). 

The lessons are always tailored towards your (the student's) goals.

I also teach classical and fingerstyle guitar for the occasional person who specifically wants either of those styles. 

My purpose as a teacher: help people have a fun experience, learning in an organized way, adapted to your learning style and goals, while learning to do exactly what you wanted to do when you decided you wanted to play the guitar.

In 1994, I was let go from my job at a music store because I was sick. Which sounds awful, but was the best thing to ever happen to me- it was then I got over my fears and became a full-time musician, teaching and writing and performing. I have never looked back! I may not be a household name, but I am living the dream.

Whether you want to sing to your kids or play for an audience of 50,000, or just play guitar for yourself, you first have to get started.

Wait no longer! The guitar is calling!

Basic Rhythms: Whole Notes, Half Notes, Quarter Notes, Eighth Notes

eceedcf3-ac5a:37756;isclassifiedstrendingsuggestionsenableddt:42136;316f64c0-2415:46048;b2454379-d6cf:44572;335d7519-3303:46159;31885555-099a:47313;1a645375-144d:47316;i9de8100:55497;ei83g319:53872;596id705:58363;fg008402:58376;i6jj6667:86739;istutorredesignv2_1:73124;2b6i0532:68197;a5gbd220:61179;blogpwt:71359;5db3b892:67466;2a2j8400:70238;b534g232:70741;j91hb444:69773;18h21436:69961;85h98405:81245;0eie7335:76839;cia78296:75037;9b4gd804:78753;4d465237:81260;deisn977:110326;1d789912:110325;slcardst:87990;searchranking_newpqs:91321;b1ff5649:88417;d9c7i206:87231;ajgj0920:88926;a1d06430:92612;4fh22297:92227;6ij3b180:95553;90ahj157:94513;3d835968:100010;gg41j822:94817;3i5dg498:97157;437bb176:97771;241d3193:100431;9ab7j510:99496;a0ge6769:101092;bfb37872:105751;7f8gg909:114000;eh7a9388:114646;

Acoustic Guitar

Beginner

Intermediate

Broadcast Music Inc. was founded in 1939 by forward-thinkers who wanted to represent songwriters in emerging genres, like jazz, blues and country, and protect the public performances of their music. Operating on a non-profit-making basis, BMI is now the largest music rights organization in the U.S. and is still nurturing new talent and new music.

Best Upbeat and Best overall

Logan Award for Excellence in Comedy Music

Winner, Comedy Album of the Year

Novelty Song of the Year

Most Wanted Emerging Songwriter

New Folk Finalist

Perform original humorous songs for festivals, concert venues,  house concerts. 10 indie CDs of humorous songs released. Aired on Dr. Demento, SiriusXM Radio, the BBC, numerous college and community radio stations.

Performing Songwriter

private weekly lessons at a studio in the store

Guitar Teacher

private weekly lessons (sometimes duet lessons with siblings or parent/child).

private weekly lessons for college students, on campus.

private weekly lessons for students majoring in music as guitarists. Also, lead weekly guitar ensemble.

teach small classes (6-8 students) of adult students (14 and up). Prepare for concert performance at the end of the week, individually and as a class.

teach class guitar (35-45 students) with 2 other teachers. Short private lessons daily. Prep class to perform 3 songs as a group by week's end, and each individual to perform a solo at week's end. Perform at faculty recital. Play volleyball, dance, be goofy.

teach weekly private lessons in a music store.

English

I have a degree in music, and have taught at three summer camps three music stores and two universities. 

I have been teaching guitar since 1990. I teach ages 9 and up, and I aim to tailor lessons to work with your natural strengths and learning style. 

I offer note-reading but it is optional. We can study guitar using tablature and chord diagrams. The important thing is to make great music, enjoy the process, play songs you like, make steady progress and become independent. 

If I teach you well, eventually you won't need me very much- you'll be able to figure things out on your own, 

I started playing guitar when I was 4. I've played classical, rock, a bit of jazz, folk, a little bluegrass, and fingerstyle. I love the guitar and I love teaching!

Correction to my review below - I take lessons online, not at the teacher's studio. Thanks.

I have had the privilege of working with Carla for several years now. My lesson period is absolutely the highlight of my week. Carla is an outstanding teacher. She is patient, makes you feel really good about your progress, and is always gently and patiently challenging you to excel and do your best. She is well-practiced and skilled at teaching online; it's just like being there with her. As a teacher myself, I give her my very highest recommendation.

This instructor is different from most guitar instructors I learned from. She asked me what kind of music I wanted to play and what I wanted to get out of guitar lessons and tailored my entire curriculum based on that. She makes very personalized lessons and is excellent at teaching guitar.

She's the best!!! Tailors the lessons to your personal goals and wants to see the best for you!!!

Carla is amazing. My daughter loves working with her and she made things easy to understand. I can’t recommend her enough.

Carla's teaching technique was perfect for me.  I have played the guitar for longer than I care to admit and even I was tired of hearing my same old stuff.  She incrementally moved me forward line by line, measure by measure to where I now have several fingerpicking style numbers in my portfolio.  

Playing for my own enjoyment is now enjoyable once again.  

My lessons were online and very effective - when I got stuck, Carla would send me a sample audio clip of her playing the difficult part which was a godsend for me in how I learn new musical things.  

I highly recommend Carla and her Carlalology method of guitar teaching.  You won't be disappointed.

Great teacher and she teaches many different styles of playing.

i originally selected carla as my instructor based on her skills, resume, other students comments etc. listed on the website. shortly after my lessons began i realized she was a vital resource for guidance, knowledge and material all of which would enable me to grow as a musician. she is talented, smart, inspirational, funny and more, what else could you ask for?!!!!

Carla has escalated both my acoustic and electric guitar playing to unexpected levels, from just strumming songs to actually including licks, riffs, and leads to sound more like the pros. 
with her experience and knowledge, she has filled in critical lapses in my musical theory.  Later, I decided to learn short-scale bass, and Carla was right there to show me the way. 
If you've EVER wanted to learn (or pick back again) any style of guitar, bass, electric, acoustic, keyboard, piano,  ukulele, kazoo, (or whatever) contact Carla ASAP for lessons. She gives lessons to students all across the USA, ONLINE through Skype, Zoom, FaceTime, or any conference app you want to use, at your convenience, NEVER needing to drive through Jersey, and never needing to leave your home. 
She custom tailors lessons to all levels. Great experience! Students  even "Zoom" in to perform at her recitals on a big screen TV.  Give her a call, she's the rare, amazing, patient teacher you've been searching for. You won't be disappointed.

First lesson and I am already learning some basic strumming songs as well as some riffs.  I do have the advantage of knowing a few of the basic chords but the lesson helped me put them together with some timing into songs, which I have never done before.  Thank you Carla!

Carla is so very patient - at the same time pushes you to get better. I’ve seen marked improvement just through the first three lessons. I am really enjoying learning how to play and I’m looking forward to learning much more.

First lesson went well, played some blues, received some lessons  to practice. Carla is a competent teacher and I am looking forward to future lessons.

Superb!!!  Patient!!  Helpful,

First Guitar Instructor ever & deservedly gets 5 Stars!!!

Carla is a fantastic teacher!  She keeps the lesson lively and interesting, pushes you along but not too much.
In just the handful of lessons I have had so far my level has jumped further than expected.
Carla has been very helpful with the "tricky-bits" that have caused me issues.  Helped to remedy them and move on.
Look no further for a great teacher, better yet I'll keep her to myself.

Great first lesson! Looking forward to the rest of my lessons. Carla is a great teacher and very knowledagble.

Carla U.

Basic Rhythms: Whole Notes, Half Notes, Quarter Notes, Eighth Notes

Carla's Guitar videos

Basic Rhythms: Whole Notes, Half Notes, Quarter Notes, Eighth Notes

Teacher Reviews (29)

Hotel California BAR CHORD trainer

PaLM MuTiNG, ToNe iNFLeCTioN, PiCKiNG & HoW! DeFiNeD

eCoNoMY SWeePS & uP PiCKS

PaLM MuTiNG E HaRMoNiC MiNoR BuiLD uP

3 NoTe MeLoDiC VaRiANTS & PiNCH HaRMoNiCS

TWo FiNGeRS TaPPiNG aRPeGGioS oN TWo STRiNGS

PeNTaToNiC BLueS oN a BLaCK LeS PauL

PaLM MuTiNG oN E5 CHoRD

B Locrian Mode

A Minor, aka the Aeolian Mode (key of A)

Related Subjects