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- Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Bass guitar
- Classical Guitar
- Double bass
Guitar Instructor Supports Learners in Technical Skill, Creative Expression, and Performance Confidence With 9 Years of Experience and a B.Mus in Guitar Performance.
- Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Bass guitar
- Classical Guitar
- Double bass
Lesson location
About Cora
I began studying guitar at a young age, which inspired me to pursue a B.Mus in Guitar Performance and an M.Mus in Contemporary Guitar Studies. Over 9 years of teaching, I have worked with students of all levels, focusing on technical development, creative exploration, and performance skills. My teaching philosophy prioritizes individualized instruction, patience, and encouragement, ensuring each learner feels supported while challenged to reach their full potential.
Lessons include technical exercises, repertoire practice, improvisation, and performance preparation. I encourage students to develop their own musical voice, explore phrasing, and gain confidence in solo and ensemble contexts. This approach fosters both skill and artistry, helping learners express themselves effectively through music.
Outside teaching, I perform, collaborate with other musicians, and explore multiple musical genres. Bringing these experiences into lessons provides students with practical insight and inspiration. Watching learners progress from hesitant players to confident, expressive musicians is deeply fulfilling. My mission is to cultivate technically skilled, creatively expressive, and confident guitarists who enjoy music for life.
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About the lesson
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- +6
levels :
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Kids
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
4th year
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Guitar lessons succeed when students combine technical proficiency with expressive creativity and performance readiness. I teach chord formation, scales, fingerstyle technique, improvisation, strumming patterns, tone shaping, phrasing, and stylistic interpretation. Lessons are tailored to each student’s level, offering structured exercises, repertoire practice, and creative exploration. I foster a supportive environment where learners feel confident experimenting with techniques, developing their musical voice, and exploring different genres.
Beginners focus on hand and finger positioning, basic chords, simple strumming, and foundational repertoire to build technical control. Intermediate learners refine fingerstyle technique, improvisation, expressive phrasing, chord embellishments, and genre exploration. Advanced students concentrate on soloing, composition, ensemble collaboration, stylistic nuance, and performance preparation. Each session incorporates detailed feedback, reflective exercises, and performance simulation to ensure consistent skill development.
Guitar lessons also build musical confidence, creativity, and expressive range. Students learn to convey emotion through their instrument, perform with assurance, and explore diverse musical styles. Many learners enjoy performing, improvising, and collaborating with other musicians. My goal is to provide a structured yet inspiring learning environment where students develop technical mastery, artistic expression, and performance confidence while nurturing a lifelong love for guitar music.
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Rates
Rate
- $60
Pack prices
- 5h: $300
- 10h: $600
online
- $60/h
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The first lesson with Cora will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 1hr
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