Michael's profile and their contact details have been verified by our experts
Michael
- Rate $43
- Response 1h
-
Students2
Number of students Michael has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Michael has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
$43/hr
See Guitar tutors
This teacher is currently unavailable
- Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Electric guitar
- Rock 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
Lesson location
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!
See more
About the lesson
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Kids
- +6
levels :
Beginner
Intermediate
Kids
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
4th year
Graduate
Doctorate
- 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
See more
Rates
Rate
- $43
Pack prices
- 5h: $215
- 10h: $430
online
- $43/h
Similar Guitar tutors in Long Beach
Albert
Pukekohe & online
- $70/h
- 1st lesson free
Luke
Upper Hutt & online
- $35/h
- 1st lesson free
Justin
Nelson & online
- $65/h
Shane
Motueka & online
- $60/h
- 1st lesson free
Tyrone
Lower Hutt & online
- $70/h
- 1st lesson free
Jonathan
Lower Hutt & online
- $45/h
- 1st lesson free
Don Celsus Shenal Iranga
Auckland
- $40/h
- 1st lesson free
Ryan
Christchurch
- $39/h
- 1st lesson free
Nigel
Porirua
- $50/h
- 1st lesson free
Daniel
Auckland
- $50/h
- 1st lesson free
Richard
Auckland & online
- $70/h
- 1st lesson free
Dave Coleclough
Dunedin & online
- $50/h
- 1st lesson free
Chris
Auckland & online
- $100/h
Joaquin
Auckland & online
- $51/h
Floyd
Wellington & online
- $50/h
- 1st lesson free
Felix
Lower Hutt & online
- $80/h
- 1st lesson free
Gregory
Ngāruawāhia
- $60/h
- 1st lesson free
Faith
Auckland & online
- $35/h
- 1st lesson free
Sebastian
New Plymouth & online
- $40/h
- 1st lesson free
Caylen
Hamilton & online
- $60/h
- 1st lesson free
-
See Guitar tutors
