Guitar lessons with
Misha Mendelenko
From$70.87 per lesson
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Guitar lessons with
Misha Mendelenko
From$70.87 per lesson
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Coach Rating
4.6â˘5 reviews
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4.6â˘5 reviews
About your guitar coach
Unlocking musical potential is my passion. As a touring artist with 13 years of teaching experience, I offer personalized guitar lessons tailored to your skill level and goals. Let's embark on a fulfilling musical journey together!
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Teaches: Not specified
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: New York, New York
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Years Playing: 13 years
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Given: 5 lessons
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Near New York, New York
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Accomplishments
âMaster's Degree
âTravels to you
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Touring Artist
Certifications & Badges
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Reputation
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Average rating
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Dan
We worked over technical issues and learned âPlaying Godâ
Ihor Smaltsev
It was a real pleasure teaching this student. He showed a strong interest in the material and always came to lessons with a positive attitude. He picked things up quickly and asked thoughtful questions, which made our lessons productive and enjoyable. You can tell he genuinely enjoys what heâs doing, and that passion made him easy to teach and a joy to work with. Iâm confident heâll continue to grow and succeed in whatever he pursues.
Alexa
The student started playing simple songs and learned basic harmony progression.
Taraâs Kushniruk
Even though we only had one lesson, it was clear that this student is already an experienced and skilled player. We focused on exploring different approaches to playing over jazz standards, and he picked up the ideas right away. He was engaged, open-minded, and brought a strong musical foundation to the session. I have no doubt heâll keep developing his voice in jazz.
Hoegh John
Student wasnât practicing at all. It was hard to keep interest and connection but pretty talented with natural understanding of guitar neck
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonGetting to know the student and figuring out style and music they love and
Lesson 11+The student will be able to perform 3-4 tunes or songs, depending on its complexity. Potentially work on increasing performance skills and develop repertoire.
Lesson 4-10Strong development, we going to work on different techniques like finger style, picking technique, tapping etc.
Lesson 2-3Start building repertoire that student will work through during next classes
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonIn the first lesson, Iâd have them play a jazz standard of their choice solo or in duo with me to assess their feel, time, and vocabulary. Then weâd pick one tune to dig into deeplyâharmonically and melodicallyâto start building a personalized sound and refine how they tell a story through improvisation.
Lesson 11+After the 11th lesson, weâd dive into more personal expressionâencouraging students to compose their own heads, reharmonize standards, and create solo guitar arrangements. Weâd also start recording them regularly, analyzing their sound, time, and dynamics to refine their artistic identity and prepare them for real-world performance situations.
Lesson 4-10From the 4th to the 10th lesson, weâd focus on developing phrasing, time feel, and voice. Theyâd work on chord melody arrangements, trading solos, and learning solos by ear from horn players. Weâd also explore harmonic substitutions, modal playing, and composing short solos or intros to deepen their personal voice and storytelling.
Lesson 2-3Lesson 2:
Weâd focus on voice leading through iiâVâI progressions using 3- and 4-note shell voicings, then apply them to a tune like âThere Will Never Be Another You.â Iâd have them comp behind me and then solo using only chord tones and guide tones to strengthen their connection to the harmony.
Lesson 3:
Introduce bebop phrasingâtarget notes, enclosures, and approach tonesâusing a simple head like âBillieâs Bounce.â Weâd transcribe 4â8 bars of a solo (maybe Sonny Stitt or Cannonball), then improvise using that vocabulary in all 12 keys.
Youth players
Working with kidsWhen working with kids, keep the lessons fun, simple, and hands-on. Use short musical games, call-and-response, and familiar songs to teach basic concepts. Focus more on rhythm, ear training, and motor skills than on theory at first. Keep instructions clear and visual, and use positive reinforcement often. Most importantlyâlet them feel like theyâre playing music, not just learning it.
Working with teenagersMost importantly, I treat them like young adultsâgive them respect and space to grow so they feel like the music is really theirs.
What you need to bringStudent must have a guitar
What I can bringI will be bringing an guitar amplifier, pick, music, and music stands
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If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
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