Name: Learn to Play Nirvana ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ (Easy Guitar)
Uploaded: 2022-03-19T19:56:28.000Z
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Description: Basic steps to learning Nirvana ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit.’ For beginners Sign up for lessons with Eric Jayk on Takelessons.com

Basic steps to learning Nirvana ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit.’ For beginners 
Sign up for lessons with Eric Jayk on Takelessons.com

Guitar

I’m a professional singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist who is signed to an international record deal and has unmatched teaching experience. I became a Takelessons partner in 2013 helping to launch their online lessons program, Google Helpouts, and beta tested Takelessons group classes/Takelessons Live. I have taught students all over the world (Approximately 30,000 lessons) on all video conferencing platforms including: Zoom, FaceTime, Skype, Google Voice. 

I take pride my students growth and accomplishments and share my own love for music by helping us make better music. My teaching style is easy to understand and I always make the learning process relaxed and fun. I’ve coached well known musicians, actors, actresses and celebrities, tutored on set Hollywood feature films and coached during recording sessions, prepared students for school and college music conservatory admission, castings, tours, and major label industry showcases. I’m flexible, reliable and treat all my students with top respect.

I began playing guitar at age 8 and have played/sung professionally since age 11. I studied with the best rock and pop vocal coaches in the world and graduated from New York University with a Bachelor’s of Music in Jazz guitar. My songs have been placed in feature and indie films, commericals for Nike, CocaCola, Samsung, Adidas, Capital Bank, and CBS, TNT, E!, MTV, VH1, Oxygen, TBS. As an artist I've had press worldwide including Billboard, Rolling Stone, Guitar World and more! 

I teach all styles including: pop, rock, classic rock, indie rock, grunge, alternative rock, hard rock, metal, punk, jazz, R+B, soul, blues, funk, classical, and folk.

Singing, voice:
You will see improvement immediately and begin to have a better understanding of proper resonance and intonation, support/proper breathing and diction. I’ll explain and teach you to use vocal placement to expand your range and how to bridge between registers. Vocal range will no longer be a mystery. You’ll begin to understand vocal resonance and vowel modification techniques to get you to sound your best and how to adapt your voice to different music styles and personality. I will show you technique and help you maintain your vocal health. and more including: runs and riffs, vibrato, screaming rhythmic singing, and learning to write melodies and lyrics for your songs.

Lead and rhythm guitar:
My step by step approach to learning to solo is easy to understand and apply. You’ll master Pentatonic, major and minor scales quickly while we work on your musical understanding. You’re understanding and love of music will grow as I teach you how to handle simple and sophisticated chord changes, and you will begin to be able to phrase like your Guitar Heroes. I’ll help you with chord voicing including: triads (open and closed), four-note chord voicing, comping, strumming, finger style, and how to play all styles. Techniques include: bending, alternate picking, sweep picking, tremolo picking, hybrid picking, tapping, tone, EQ and effects pedals, slide guitar, hammer ons and pull offs, arpeggios, and exotic scales, modes in diagonal, 3 or 4 finger positions. 

Bass Guitar:
My bass students will learn timing and rhythm better than ever. I teach right hand finger style and pick techniques. We build your sense of rhythm, negotiating odd time signatures and improvising, walking bass while I develop your understanding of chords, key and harmony. You will learn arpeggios, double stops, chords and improvising writing your own bass parts.

All of my students learn to sightread standard notation, tablature, music theory, ear training, composition and songwriting. You'll learn songs you love and build healthy, proper playing and singing techniques, while having a great time learning.

Learn to Play Nirvana ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ (Easy Guitar)

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Music Performance

Songwriting

Music Recording

Music Theory

Blues Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

Pro Tools Software

Ear Training

Audio Engineering

Singing

Arrangement and Composition

Logic Pro Software

Composition

Electric Guitar

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One of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed. In FY 2013, BMI collected more than $944 million in licensing fees and distributed $814 million in royalties.

Endorsed Artist

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Music Cares Grant

BMG songwriter

Major: Jazz Guitar Performance
Minor: Jazz Composition

Bachelor's of Music

I received a Grant in April from NARAS/MusicCares for all I've done for my students, and live music worldwide since the Pandemic!

Artist Grant

I teach students all over the world how to sing, play, write & perform great music!

Voice : Guitar : Bass : Songwriting : Music Production : Music Theory Instructor

I am an experienced producer and currently, write/record/mix music for a wide range of international and US artists, musicians and labels.

Producer

I toured, recorded and played 7 shows 6 days a week with the legendary comedian/actress.

Lead Guitarist/Bassist for Sandra Bernhard

2015 I signed my first major publishing deal with Fieldhouse Music / BMG


Songwriter, Producer, Instrumentalist/Vocalist

I have an extensive discography and toured in the US and Europe. I have performed at some of the largest music festivals in the world!!

Professional Vocalist / Guitarist / Bassist

I am signed to a worldwide record deal for songs I wrote/cowrote, and sing/play on.

Vocal / Guitar Instructor

English

Spanish

I have been playing guitar since I was 8 years old, teaching guitar since I was 16 and through takelessons since 2013. My method is step-by-step and easy and to understand. I want to help you to become a great guitarist! 

Lead & Rhythm Guitar: 

Chord voicing: triads, four note open/closed chord voicing, chord melodies, comping, strumming, fingerstyle, standard grooves in various styles 

Step-by-step approach to soloing/improvisation:
major & minor scales & modes & arpeggios, blues/pentatonic scales and "licks". Phrasing & line 
development over simple - sophisticated harmonic changes Alternate/sweep & tremolo picking, hybrid picking, slide guitar, hammer on/pull offs, (up to 8 finger) tapping, bending and whammy techniques.

Sight reading (standard notation/tablature)
Music Theory & Ear Training
Composition/songwriting

Just wrapped up 2 lessons for my daughters (6 and 9) Eric did a wonderful job with them !

It's only been a few months but I have learned so much and am way more comfortable working with the guitar.

Eric is a rare gem of a teacher and I am so thrilled I started taking lessons with him.  I am an experienced singer, guitarist, and songwriter and Eric teaches everything.  I want to shred, I want to soul sing, I want to write better songs.  Now I have a wonderful instructor who can do all these things.  In addition, Eric has a relationship to the music that I care about, that I want to study and play.  I have taken lessons from jazz guys in the past who wanted to teach jazz while I wanted to rock.  Eric rocks.

As an instructor, Eric is patient, positive, complimentary and encouraging.  His philosophy is 1. Music is fun and 2. Music is most fun to play with other people.  YES!  I recommend him highly.

Eric has been awesome with myself and my daughter. I’m learning guitar and she the piano. He shows a great deal of patience with the both of us and makes it super simple. Would highly recommend

I have been a Guitar student of Eric's for the past 4 years! The years have truly flown by and I have immensely grown as a musician with information and skills. Eric is such a great teacher ! He is patient, consistent and is extremely knowledgable. He is encouraging me to break out of my shell and play in front of others and Im getting there. He is awesome !!!!

Hes a pretty cool dude, he taught me a few things and they make it seem like i know what im doing with a guitar 👍🏾

Eric my dream guitar teacher. He's got the rock and roll experience and street credibility, while also having the knowledge and skill of a music scholar. Eric is the best of both worlds and whatever your guitar goals, he will get you there!!!

Eric is a patient and knowledgeable teacher. I am a beginner guitarist and I feel like he provides me with a ton of information without overwhelming me.

I have been taking non-guitar music lessons since I was three years old and these guitar lessons are some of the most enjoyable that I can remember.

Have made incredible strides throughout my first few months. Although I have a long way to go - I feel confident in Eric's expertise to guide me there. Eric rocks!

I've been taking lessons with Eric for years and am continuously surprised at how great my voice sounds! Lessons have changed over the years as I've progressed and worked on different technical elements and different styles of music. I would highly recommend!

Eric is a excellent teacher! I have learned a lot from Eric. I have been a student for over 3 years now and have made great progress! He is so knowledgeable about music and is very helpful and patient. If you are looking to learn to play guitar or just to improve you will benefit greatly from having him as your teacher !

Been working with Eric a couple weeks now, and he's been great on working with my voice in learning a new style of singing. I've already learned so many new things about my voice!

Tonight, I attended karaoke for the first time since before I started working with Eric.

I got a lot of compliments about the improvements I've made over the last year! Thank you Eric!

Always learning from Eric and had a great session again today! 11/10 would recommend!

Always patient and willing to spend time with me on the things that I am having issues with. Eric is a great teacher!

Understanding vocal personality from a guitarists perspective. If you play guitar, this will help you
Come to one of my classes on Takelessons Live!

Understanding how to get different tones out of your voice

A discussion on Rock singing! Definitely stop by my class 'Vocal Exercises That Rock' on Takelessons Live!


Rock singing by Eric Jayk

Eric explains how to be more efficient with pronouncing your words when you sing. Come to a class and learn more!

Singing Smooth is Easy to Learn

Learning to place your voice will lead to better pitch, timing, vocal health. Let's get you started!


Intro to Vocal Placement

To understand how to play guitar in the style of The Police's Andy Summers, I did this short tutorial on Add9 chords

Guitar Add9 Chords 

In this video, Eric will demonstrate basic major triad shapes played as chords, and as an intro to modern sweep picking techniques.

Triads for Guitar: Intro to Sweep Picking

This video is a quick tutorial for Nirvana's guitar solo in 'Smells Like Teen Spirit,' including fret numbers.

"Smells Like Teen Spirit" Guitar Solo Tutorial

Using my Ashtanga Yoga practice I figured out how to shred technically onstage with a low strap! Students should remember that learning an instrument is an amazing first step! Being a great performer means learning to use the skills you have to make you extraordinary!


Live Shows Take Practice!

How to relax into your singing and how to avoid pushing into phrases, on high notes. Solidifying your vocal placement means singing consistent: ie: more in tune, more in time and tone. You will have choices in what YOU want your voice to do not what you CAN do. 

Eric J

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