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- Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Bass guitar
- Classical Guitar
- Double bass
Guitar Tutor Helping Students Develop Technical Precision, Improvisational Skills, and Musical Creativity With 12 Years of Experience and B.Mus in Guitar Performance and Contemporary Music Studies.
- Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Bass guitar
- Classical Guitar
- Double bass
Lesson location
About Briar
My journey as a guitar tutor began with a lifelong fascination with melody, rhythm, and musical expression. I earned a B.Mus in Guitar Performance and Contemporary Music Studies, gaining comprehensive knowledge in both performance and pedagogy. Over 12 years, I have taught students across all skill levels, helping them develop technical proficiency, musical interpretation, and performance confidence in diverse genres.
I teach with patience, encouragement, and a focus on individual goals. Lessons combine structured technical exercises with improvisation, repertoire study, and creative challenges, ensuring that students cultivate both competence and artistic expression. I aim to foster independence, confidence, and a personal connection to music in every student.
Beyond teaching, I remain engaged in performing, composing, and exploring new musical styles. Teaching guitar is profoundly rewarding because I witness students grow technically and artistically, develop self-confidence, and discover their unique musical voice. Supporting their musical journey is one of the most fulfilling aspects of my career.
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About the lesson
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- +2
levels :
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Kids
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Guitar lessons become truly engaging when students are encouraged to balance technical development with creative exploration. My approach emphasizes fingerstyle technique, chord voicing, scales, improvisation, musical phrasing, and stylistic interpretation. Lessons integrate exercises with repertoire study, improvisational challenges, and real-world musical applications to ensure students understand both the mechanics and artistry of guitar playing. I foster a patient and supportive environment that encourages experimentation, self-expression, and steady progress in skill development, ensuring learners feel confident in both practice and performance.
Lesson content is personalized to each student’s level and aspirations. Beginners focus on foundational chords, finger independence, basic strumming patterns, and simple melodies. Intermediate learners explore barre chords, extended chord voicings, scales, improvisation techniques, and stylistic versatility. Advanced learners focus on complex repertoire, improvisational composition, performance preparation, and recording techniques. Every session combines practical exercises, guided reflection, and performance opportunities to strengthen both technical and creative abilities, cultivating a well-rounded musical skill set.
Guitar lessons also nurture confidence, creativity, and discipline. Students often gain the ability to perform solo or collaboratively while expressing their personal musical identity. My goal is to create an inspiring, structured, and encouraging environment where learners develop technical mastery, artistic expression, and lasting musical confidence, while enjoying the process of discovering and exploring music.
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Rates
Rate
- $56
Pack prices
- 5h: $280
- 10h: $560
online
- $56/h
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The first lesson with Briar will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 1hr
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