The process is a combination of detailed explanation, micro managing the geometry and gymnastics of hand movements and monkey see monkey do. Basic technique 1) The student learns the chords that harm... onize the melody 2) a strum pattern (chord comping on piano) to create rhythm 3) how syllables in the lyrics are aligned with individual strums in the pattern so they can not only accompany themselves on their instrument but also fit into a larger musical situation Also teach Country Blues (fingerpicking)and slide guitar read more

I've been teaching music for more than a quarter century (And I'm still having a blast!) . I've taught in public and private schools, in-person and on-line lessons. Primarily I teach ukulele. Using ... music from Tin Pan Alley, Vaudeville, Speakeasies, Pre-code Hollywood and Broadway I teach theory, technique and repertoire. These songs were selected because they follow a predictable pattern known as the circle of 5ths . Predictable chord progressions allow the student to learn not only individual songs but how dozens operate. I also teach chords, strumming, slide and a fingerpicking technique known as Piedmont Style on guitarread more