Michael - Guitar teacher - Long Beach
Michael - Guitar teacher - Long Beach

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Michael

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    Number of students Michael has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

Michael - Guitar teacher - Long Beach

L406/hr

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  • Guitar
  • Acoustic Guitar
  • Electric guitar
  • Rock Guitar
  • Blues guitar

Self taught Guitar player of 14 years I love rock, blues, jazz, folk, indie and gospel, I Am involved with a christian church I am one of the main leaders of the Worship team been involved for a year

  • Guitar
  • Acoustic Guitar
  • Electric guitar
  • Rock Guitar
  • Blues guitar

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About Michael

Hey future students, I just want to say I'm very encouraging and positive. I want you to know you have the ability to play anything you set your mind to! I too still have a lot of learning to do, but that's what's great about the guitar; it's an instrument with endless possibilities for growth!

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  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Children
  • levels :

    Beginner

    Intermediate

    Children

  • English

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

Guitar Instructor Curriculum

Beginner Level (Months 1-3)

Focus: Basic Techniques, Simple Songs, Fundamental Theory
1. Week 1-2: Introduction to the Guitar
• Understanding the parts of the guitar (body, neck, headstock, etc.)
• Tuning the guitar (using a tuner)
• Proper posture and hand positioning
• Basic strumming techniques (downstrokes, upstrokes)
• Introduction to open strings and basic fretting
2. Week 3-4: First Chords and Simple Rhythms
• Learn basic open chords: C, G, D, E, A, Em
• Practice switching between chords slowly
• Learn simple strumming patterns (downstrums, down-up strums)
• Basic rhythm exercises (quarter notes, eighth notes)
• Play simple songs with 2-3 chords (e.g., “Horse with No Name,” “Twinkle Twinkle”)
3. Week 5-6: Introduction to Melody and Single-Note Playing
• Learn to read tablature
• Play simple 1-string melodies (e.g., “Ode to Joy”)
• Introduce basic finger placement and fretting hand exercises (e.g., chromatic scale)
• Introduction to the concept of time signatures (4/4)
4. Week 7-8: Basic Theory and More Chords
• Introduction to musical notation and the chromatic scale
• Learn how to read chord charts
• Expand chord vocabulary: F major, B minor
• Practice basic chord transitions with a metronome
• Simple songs using the new chords (e.g., “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door”)

Intermediate Level (Months 4-6)

Focus: Advanced Chord Shapes, Song Structure, Basic Soloing
1. Week 9-10: Barre Chords and Power Chords
• Introduction to barre chords: F major, B major, minor barre shapes
• Learn to play power chords (root and fifth)
• Practice moving barre chords across the neck
• Practice strumming and picking with dynamics (soft/loud)
2. Week 11-12: Scales and Soloing
• Learn the pentatonic scale (minor and major)
• Practice simple solos and riffs (e.g., “Sunshine of Your Love” riff)
• Introduction to bending notes and vibrato
• Practice improvising using the pentatonic scale
3. **Week 13-14: Introduction to Basic Music Theory

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  • 5h: L2030
  • 10h: L4060

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