1st lesson free
Patrick
- Rate $64
- Response 1h
$64/hr
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1st lesson free
- Guitar
- Bass guitar
- Ukulele
- Double bass
- Greek Sitar
Skilled Guitar Specialist with 15+ years of experience and a Master's in Music Performance. Teaching songwriting, improvisation, harmony, fingerstyle, and guitar technique.
- Guitar
- Bass guitar
- Ukulele
- Double bass
- Greek Sitar
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About Patrick
As a Guitar tutor, my greatest motivation comes from seeing students discover that they are capable of more than they initially believe. I have 15+ years of tutoring experience and have successfully taught around 300-350 High School and College students. Teaching so many learners has been a significant milestone in my career.
I believe education should give students confidence as well as knowledge. My lessons are designed to be friendly, practical, and encouraging. I want students to feel comfortable making mistakes and confident enough to try again.
I teach chords, scales, rhythm, strumming, finger techniques, music theory, song learning, and performance skills. I explain each technique step by step and give students enough practice time to understand and apply what they learn.
I also encourage students to learn songs they enjoy. This helps them connect their lessons with real music and keeps them motivated to practice.
Teaching 300-350 students has helped me understand the importance of individual attention. Students learn at different speeds, and I adjust my teaching approach to support their progress.
One of the most rewarding parts of my career is watching students achieve their goals. Whether they learn their first song, improve their rhythm, or perform confidently, every achievement matters to me.
I encourage students to set small goals and work consistently toward them. I teach them that progress does not happen overnight and that mistakes are an important part of learning.
I also want students to develop life skills through their musical journey. Guitar practice can improve discipline, concentration, patience, creativity, perseverance, confidence, and self-expression.
My passion for education comes from helping students believe in themselves. I want every learner to understand that their skills can grow through effort and dedication.
My goal is to make Guitar learning enjoyable and meaningful. I want students to leave each lesson with stronger skills, greater confidence, and a desire to keep learning.
I am grateful for the opportunity to teach hundreds of students and excited to continue helping more learners achieve their musical dreams.
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About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My Guitar teaching methodology is based on step-by-step learning and steady musical growth. I believe students gain confidence when they clearly understand what they are learning and can see their progress.
I begin with Communication to understand the student's current Guitar skills, musical interests, goals, and learning style. I use this information to create a suitable learning path.
I use Adaptation to Learning Styles through demonstrations, chord charts, listening activities, written explanations, repetition, and practical exercises. I break complex techniques into smaller and easier steps.
I use Real-life Examples and Case Studies to connect lessons with real music. Students learn how chords, rhythm, scales, picking, and strumming are used in songs, performances, accompaniment, and songwriting.
My Guitar lessons include chords, rhythm guitar, strumming, fingerstyle, picking, scales, lead guitar, improvisation, music theory, ear training, songwriting, and performance skills. Related subjects include Music Theory, Songwriting, Ear Training, Rhythm Training, Music Appreciation, Basic Composition, and Music Performance.
I provide clear practice activities and regular feedback. As students improve, I gradually introduce more challenging techniques and creative tasks.
My goal is to guide students from basic Guitar skills toward confident and independent playing while developing technique, creativity, musical knowledge, discipline, and enjoyment.
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Rates
Rate
- $64
Pack prices
- 5h: $320
- 10h: $640
free lessons
The first lesson with Patrick will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 1hr
online
- $64/h
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