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Rachel

Explains things so clearly. Felt really supported throughout.

Michael

Friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. Will book again!

David

Excellent session! Learned a lot in a short amount of time.

Lisa

Coach was very patient and answered all my questions!

Kevin

Great teaching style and very encouraging!

Beginner training plan

Your first lessonMy first lesson is usually spent getting to know the student and seeing how experienced they are with music and how I can best assist.

Lesson 11+Lessons 11–15: Expanding Technique & Repertoire Barre Chords: Intro to F and B minor, strengthening hand position Chord Variations: Sus chords, add9s, 7th chords in context Fingerpicking / Arpeggios: Travis picking basics, classical-style right hand patterns Intermediate Songs: Pieces that mix open chords, riffs, and dynamics Rhythm Feel: Shuffle vs. straight, strumming variations across genres --- Lessons 16–20: Theory & Expression Scale Work: Pentatonic expansion (positions 2–5), major scale patterns Improvisation: Playing over a 12-bar blues, creating melodic phrases Songwriting Basics: Using I–IV–V progressions, experimenting with chord substitutions Ear Training: Recognizing intervals, learning songs by ear Dynamics & Tone: Controlling loud/soft playing, muting, harmonics --- Lessons 21–25: Building Musical Identity Genres Exploration: Rock, pop, funk, folk, blues (depending on student’s interest) Lead Playing: Bending, vibrato, hammer-ons/pull-offs, slides Improvised Solos: Using pentatonic shapes to “tell a story” Writing Riffs & Hooks: Encouraging creativity through small original ideas Performance Skills: Playing with backing tracks, building stage confidence

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Lessons 4–5: Building Comfort & Confidence Chord Expansion: Moving beyond open chords (adding Dm, A7, C7, etc.) Switching Practice: Smooth transitions between chords, basic chord-change drills Strumming Patterns: Introducing new rhythmic feels (down-up, syncopation, palm muting) First Complete Song: Simple 2–3 chord progression that they can play through start to finish --- Lessons 6–7: Strengthening Rhythm & Technique Strumming Variations: Shuffle feel, accents, dynamics Intro to Power Chords: Moving from open chords to root + fifth shapes (great for rock songs) Basic Riff Playing: Learning a recognizable riff (e.g., Smoke on the Water or Seven Nation Army) Playing with a Metronome: Internalizing steady rhythm --- Lessons 8–9: Exploring Melody & Musicality Single-Note Playing: Basic melody lines, easy scale fragments Intro to Scales: Pentatonic scale (box 1) for finger dexterity & improvisation basics Call-and-Response Exercises: Teacher plays a short lick, student copies Combining Chords & Melody: Playing riffs inside chord progressions --- Lesson 10: Putting It Together Song Study: Tackling a full beginner-friendly song with both chords and a riff/melody Improvisation Basics: Jamming over a simple backing track with the pentatonic scale Performance Practice: Playing along with recordings to develop timing and feel Goal Check-In: Reviewing progress, celebrating wins, and setting the next milestone (barre chords, fingerpicking, songwriting, etc.)

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Guitar lessons with

Andrew Wimberley

From$38.27 per lesson

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Guitar lessons with

Andrew Wimberley

From$38.27 per lesson

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About your guitar coach

Music is more than notes on a page, it's a universal language. With 17 years experience, including as a recording artist, I tailor my lessons to each student's unique goals. Together, we'll unlock your musical potential and make learning guitar an enjoyable journey.

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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors

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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates

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Lives in: San Antonio, Texas

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Years Playing: 17 years

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Given: 10 lessons

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Frank Tejada Park

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