...a US Army Commander and command historian, as a performing arts studio owner, as a sports fitness trainer and as a special needs mentor and life coach. I am a parent and know the complexities of family life. My hobbies are many but currently I am grooming young musicians in how to function in jazz and rock bands as well as teaching them to play their instruments. I'm also learning how to grow grapes (with...
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...while studying guitar privately. I feel like many times a new concept can feel overwhelming because we are missing the connection to the simple ideas at the core. I don't think learning is about memorizing steps, but understanding why you take those steps. I enjoy helping people understand how music and math work. I believe they are very connected. Breaking the more complex ideas down into simpler components is what I enjoy most about tutoring....
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...seemed like a dream come true! My goal is to help students not only reach their academic goals, but to surpass them. Outside of academics, I'm very passionate about music. I've been playing guitar for most of my life , and have recently begun picking up other instruments, as well. I also love football; I'd mention my favorite team, but why become enemies right off the bat? Video games have also been a big part...
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...the world. It brings joy,healing and hope. To be able to play music and create is a very special gift and blessing. As a musician, I am so grateful to be able to play and create. But teaching a student to be able to play and create is a most wonderful experience. To see them discover and develop a passion for a gift that will touchthe hearts of others is extremely gratifying.
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...feedback from students and parents as well. I am always interested in how I can better myself in the area of tutoring, so I encourage open and honest feedback. I understand that life often gets in the way of commitments. Because of this, I am flexible when it comes to rescheduling sessions and cancelations. I only ask that parents/students do their best to give me as much warning as possible before rescheduling or canceling a...
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...musician with years of experience performing and teaching students privately and in classes. My students have ranged from as young as 5 to as seasoned as 60 for a variety of instruments and skill levels. I primarily teach guitar but also have extensive experience teaching piano, ukulele and music theory. I believe in incorporating real world examples to help students understand the application of music theory and playing techniques in their chosen instrument.
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I am a professional tutor, teacher, freelance graphic designer, artist and musician. I approach my students with an openness to their learning styles. I love to study languages--especially Italian, Spanish and Japanese! I tutor in the language arts and computer arts--such as programs like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign.... In my teaching, I am always thinking of the real world application of the subject. If my students cannot use what they have learned in context, then...
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I am a graduate of Berklee College of Music Online where I received both my bachelor's and master's degrees in Interdisciplinary Music Studies. I tutor music related subjects such as music theory, songwriting, production, guitar, and bass. I am drawn to music education because I want to help musicians find their voice. Everyone has a perspective that is unique to them and it's just a matter of learning how to express that perspective.
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...I am a firm believer that we are all life-long students, and I strive to help others engage in their passions and reach for whatever goals they may have. As a teacher, I pride myself on not only my patience but my diligence in curating lessons for students' individual needs; as someone that has at times struggled with certain subjects in school, I myself am familiar with the importance of understanding and being able to...
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Hi! My name is Jeremy. I'm a 23 year old graduate from the University of Florida. I graduated Cum Laude, receiving my Bachelor's degree in English and my certification in Teaching English as a Second Language last May. In my free time, I like to cook, read, write, hike, and play music.
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...For this reason, I love teaching mathematics and statistics. Both of these subjects have very concrete building blocks that need to be put in place in order to further build upon them. I will often find what foundation points a student is missing and help them understand that well. I also taught guitar and vocal lessons after I finished my work for the church. These are two of my favorite hobbies as well as yoyoing,...
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...Technology where I will be studying Computer Science. I have a passion for learning about pretty much everything, and am very curious by nature. When I'm not tutoring or doing schoolwork, I love to rock climb, hike, and dive. I also have played guitar for about 10 years and love making music. Right now, I play guitar in a band and am starting to learn music production and keys in order to make my own...
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Test taking strategies, not a measure of intelligence but ability to apply AAMC topics. Given time and effort, anyone can score the right score to these exams. Also tough science
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...since become certified as a Behavioral Technician and am very passionate about helping people develop communicative social reasoning skills. I believe through efficient and effective communication as well as logical problem solving most educational concepts can be understood. Due to the recent corona virus displacement I have open availability to help individuals with any subject range from Elementary School to Highschool Graduation. I have taken both the ACT and SAT exams as well as florida...
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...with, I am confident that together we can uncover new perspectives and learning strategies that will reinvigorate your relationship to the material and improve your grades dramatically. Sometimes all that is necessary for an academic breakthrough is seeing old material from a new vantage point! I know the importance of developing a strong and functional rapport with students. During my time as a Substitute Teacher and as a one-on-one Guitar Instructor, I have learned techniques...
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I am a certified teacher on the secondary level in Georgia and South Carolina. I am a graduate of the College of William and Mary. I have a passion to share my educational and professional experiences with the new generation of leadership. I have written and published a dissertation and recently published a book "Current Issues and Trends Affecting Education". The book is available on my website www.chandlerleadership.com and on Amazon.com
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...am qualified for. I am a senior at Eastern Michigan University in pursuit of a bachelor's in Secondary Education for Language, Literature and Writing, as well as a minor in Creative Writing. Outside of academia, I am passionate about listening to and playing music, reading and journaling, exercising and playing basketball. I believe in a dynamic tutoring style where we will gauge the goals of our sessions and then set an appropriate agenda to help...
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...enjoy teaching students about the past in a way that helps them relate to those people, even through the centuries. I also have training in social emotional learning from Sanford Harmony and enjoy working with students of all ages to develop strategies to work with their emotions, including through gentle movement like yoga. I am neurodivergent myself and work well with neurodivergent students of all ages; I enjoy helping students discover the strategies that work...
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Learning to play guitar is a fairly fluid process but there are many things to learn. A guitar tutor must find what level the student is at and understand the type of guitar playing they are most interested in. Varsity Tutors can connect you with a guitar tutor who can provide a proper amount of practice and help you work on improving your technique and abilities.
Guitar tutoring can focus on many topics, including:
The parts of a guitar
Holding a guitar properly
Fretboard notes
Chords
Scales
Solos
Improvising
Rhythm
Learning the guitar can be very exciting, but requires a lot of practice. You must follow through with activities even when not with your tutor, but a tutor can be not just a teacher but also someone to play along with. Lessons can first be organized around explaining the parts of the guitar, so you understand what the fretboard, sound hole, tuners, and saddle do. Beginning in standard tuning, your tutor can show you the notes on each string and how to identify them as you play and move from fret to fret and string to string.
If you are ready to work with chords, your tutor may structure lessons around open chords or power chords. They can move on to barre chords if you're ready. When it comes to guitar tutoring, there are many levels of learning, and a tutor can move through them depending on your pace and style of learning. You can receive help with soloing along with various techniques such as bends and alternate picking.
Improvisation and song creation are a big part of being a guitar player. Your tutor can provide invaluable practice and suggestions in terms of rhythm, strumming, and picking. Whatever you're learning, there's not usually an obvious way to teach guitar. That's why a personal tutor can be so beneficial. Individualized help can focus on the topics you need the most work in, and on developing the confidence to continue moving forward.
There are different types of guitar lessons. They may be text, graphical, or video based. Guitar tutoring can be a flexible and exciting experience. If you're fascinated and motivated, Varsity Tutors can connect you with a qualified instructor so your search for "guitar tutoring near me" is complete. We can also set you up on a Live Learning Platform, so you can use a mobile device to conduct digital study sessions. To learn more, contact us today!
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