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Tomas
- Price $30
- Answer 24h
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Students4
Number of students Tomas has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Tomas has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
$30/h
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Passionate guitar teacher with over 20 years of experience playing guitar and other instruments. I love sharing my knowledge and enthusiasm for music with students of all ages.
- Guitar
- Bass Guitar
Lesson location
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At Tomas's house: Fitzroy
- online
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at home or in a public space : will travel up to 10km from Fitzroy
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Recommended
Tomas is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Tomas
Hi there, My name is Tomas, and I’m excited to introduce myself as a passionate and experienced guitar teacher. With over 20 years of playing the guitar, bass and drums, music has been a significant part of my life. I’ve developed a deep love for music across different genres, and nothing makes me happier than sharing this passion with others. I’m thrilled about the opportunity to pass on my knowledge, motivation, and love for music to my students. I have a lot of patience and use various techniques tailored to each student’s needs, making learning both effective and enjoyable. I’m comfortable teaching both children and adults, and I strive to create a relaxed and fun learning environment. My goal is to inspire my students and help them discover the joy of playing music. Looking forward to making music together!
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About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
- Spanish
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Spanish
Welcome and Introduction: Briefly introduce yourself and outline the course objectives.
Guitar Basics: Explain the parts of the guitar (body, neck, headstock, strings, frets, etc.).
Tuning the Guitar: Demonstrate how to tune the guitar using a tuner or a tuning app.
Basic Guitar Techniques
Proper Posture and Holding the Guitar: Show how to hold the guitar correctly whether sitting or standing.
Hand Positioning: Explain the correct positioning of the left hand on the fretboard and the right hand for strumming or picking.
Learning the Strings and Frets
String Names and Numbers: Teach the names and numbers of the strings (E, A, D, G, B, e).
Fret Numbers: Explain the concept of frets and how they are numbered on the fretboard.
Basic Chords
Open Chords: Start with basic open chords like G, C, D, Em, Am.
Chord Diagrams: Use chord diagrams to show finger placement.
Practice Switching Chords: Practice transitioning between chords smoothly.
Basic Strumming Patterns
Downstrokes and Upstrokes: Introduce basic strumming patterns starting with downstrokes and then incorporating upstrokes.
Rhythm and Timing: Practice strumming in time with a metronome or backing track.
Simple Songs
Easy Songs: Teach simple songs that use the chords and strumming patterns learned.
Playing Along: Encourage students to play along with recordings of the songs to improve timing and rhythm.
Basic Music Theory
Understanding Chord Progressions: Explain simple chord progressions like I-IV-V.
Introduction to Scales: Introduce the basic major and minor scales.
Practice and Repetition
Daily Practice Routine: Emphasize the importance of regular practice and provide a daily practice routine.
Finger Exercises: Include exercises to build finger strength and dexterity.
Feedback and Q&A
Individual Attention: Provide feedback to each student and address any difficulties they are encountering.
Q&A Session: Open the floor for questions and provide answers and additional tips.
Homework and Next Steps
Practice Assignments: Give specific practice assignments to be completed before the next class.
Preview of Next Lesson: Provide a brief overview of what will be covered in the next class.
Additional Tips:
Encourage patience and persistence, as learning to play the guitar takes time and effort.
Foster a supportive and encouraging learning environment.
Use a variety of teaching materials, including videos, diagrams, and backing tracks to cater to different learning styles.
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Review
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5 (2 reviews)
Perfect! Tomas is a very easy-going and friendly teacher. As a first time guitar learner it has been a fun and rewarding experience, so I highly recommend him!
Perfect! Had a great lesson with Tomas, he was great with both my young son and I.
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Rates
Price
- $30
Pack prices
- 5h: $140
- 10h: $250
online
- $28/h
travel fee
- + $7
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