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Bass Guitar
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Rob S.

Rob S.

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Learn the kind of music you want to learn. We will always focus on the music you want to play and use examples of the music and performers that you want to play to teach each new technique. That way it’s always FUN! The way it should be. Learn the techniques to reach your fullest potential in speed, dexterity, strength and musicality. My technique, derived from classical, jazz, fusion, rock, blues, metal and shred players, includes specific exercises to help develop proficiency in both hands for the best results. Improvisation: Learn soloing, melodic phrasing, rhythmic analysis and how to apply various musical styles and articulations, along with scales for all types of chords and key structures, including major/minor, pentatonic, blues, modes, harmonic and melodic minor modes, as well as exotic and synthetic scales - all skills for lead guitarists. Practice diverse approaches to various musical genres and proficiencies. Soloing: Master advanced techniques including legato, alternate, economy and hybrid picking, sweep picking, arpeggios, double stops and much more. Become an accomplished melodic guitarist, know how to play whatever you want and reach your optimum level of proficiency. Chord Structures: Learn modulation, transposition, inversions, voicings and the use of extended and advanced chords from basic triads to sevenths and compound extensions, as well as songwriting, accompaniment and creating chord progressions. You will explore the essential vocabulary and exercises for writing guitar parts, songs and chord-based harmonies.

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Speaking with honesty. Nils is a major reason why I truly love playing and learning the guitar now. It's hilarious to me in hindsight when even the mere thought of taking an in person class would make

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As an older beginner, I was a bit reluctant to try to learn to play guitar. However, working with Nils has allowed me to progress further and faster than I could have imagined. Nils has a way of makin

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Choose between in-person or online tutorials and lessons with flexible schedules to fit your needs to get you playing the songs you want to play quickly.

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Guitar Lessons Curriculum

Whether your interests are playing in front of others or simply enjoying some music by yourself, playing the guitar well takes time and dedicated practice. Working with a private instructor will have you playing better and faster and help you to expand your style and knowledge of the guitar. Below are some examples of what your lessons may cover:

Curriculum for Beginner Guitar Lessons

For beginners, learning and mastering the fundamentals will help you become a better guitar player faster and make learning new songs easier.

Sample topics in guitar lessons for beginners may include:

  • Guitar shape, design, and sound, as well as maintenance and stringing of your guitar
  • How to hold a pick, your guitar, and tune your guitar
  • Strumming, picking, and fretting
  • Introduction of music theory, how to read music notation and tablature
  • Major-key scales and basic chord progressions

Curriculum for Intermediate Guitar Lessons

For intermediates looking to grow as a player, lessons may include:

  • The difference between an open chord, barre chord, and power chords
  • Extended chords such as sus chords
  • Alternate tunings
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Curriculum for Advanced Guitar Lessons

Advanced lessons will include the building blocks above, samples of different fingering exercises and warm-ups, as well as the following:

  • Alternate picking, sweep picking, string skipping, and key changes
  • Legato phrasing
  • Music composition and songwriting
  • Improvisation
  • Performance preparation and coaching

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FAQ

Can you learn guitar online?

Yes. Online guitar lessons are a great way to learn how to play guitar and master the fundamentals on your timeline. With an experienced teacher to guide you with tips and tricks to accelerate your learning, you’ll be able to play along to your favorite songs in less time than learning on your own. You can also look for a “guitar lessons tutor near me” in your computer's search bar to find TakeLessons for a faster, easier way to learn.

How do I find a good guitar lessons teacher?

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