Cedric - Guitar tutor - San Francisco
1st lesson free
Cedric - Guitar tutor - San Francisco

Cedric

  • Rate R580
  • Response 1h
Cedric - Guitar tutor - San Francisco

R580/h

1st lesson free

Contact

1st lesson free

1st lesson free

  • Guitar
  • Ukulele
  • Double bass
  • Flamenco Guitar
  • Zither

Passionate Guitar Mentor with 14+ years of experience and a Master's in Guitar Performance. Teaching fingerstyle, chord progressions, scales, rhythm, and improvisation.

  • Guitar
  • Ukulele
  • Double bass
  • Flamenco Guitar
  • Zither

Lesson location

About Cedric

Teaching Guitar allows me to combine my love for music with my passion for education. I have 14+ years of tutoring experience and have successfully taught around 300-350 High School and College students. This achievement has been one of the most meaningful milestones in my career and continues to motivate me to become a better teacher.

I believe students learn best when they feel supported and understood. My approach is friendly and patient, with a strong focus on individual progress. I take time to understand each student's experience, interests, and musical goals.

My lessons include chords, scales, rhythm, strumming patterns, finger exercises, music theory, song learning, and performance skills. I explain new techniques clearly and use practical demonstrations to help students understand them.

I also encourage students to explore different types of music and learn songs they enjoy. I believe personal interest can make a big difference in motivation and practice.

Teaching 300-350 students has taught me how important flexibility is. Every learner has a different pace and different challenges. I adjust my explanations, exercises, and practice activities according to each student's needs.

One of the most rewarding experiences for me is watching students overcome difficulties. When a student who once struggled with a technique becomes confident enough to perform a song, I feel proud of their achievement.

I encourage students to set realistic goals and work toward them step by step. I teach them that mistakes are a natural part of learning and that patience and regular practice lead to improvement.

My passion for education is not limited to teaching musical techniques. I want students to develop creativity, discipline, concentration, patience, perseverance, confidence, and independence.

I want every lesson to provide students with a sense of achievement. My goal is to help them enjoy Guitar while developing skills that will stay with them for many years.

I am thankful for the opportunity to teach hundreds of learners and proud of the progress I have witnessed. I look forward to inspiring many more students through Guitar.

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About the lesson

  • All levels
  • English

Languages in which the lesson is available :

English

My Guitar teaching methodology focuses on developing practical musical skills that students can use beyond the lesson. I combine communication, flexible teaching, real-life examples, and hands-on practice.

I begin by communicating with students about their Guitar level, interests, goals, and preferred way of learning. This helps me plan lessons that are useful and enjoyable.

I use Adaptation to Learning Styles by combining demonstrations, chord charts, audio examples, written explanations, repetition, and guided practice. I make adjustments whenever students need more time or another explanation.

I use Real-life Examples and Case Studies from songs, live performances, rehearsals, and songwriting. Students learn how Guitar skills such as chord changes, rhythm, scales, picking, and strumming are used in real situations.

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 Performance Skills.

I give students practical exercises and regular feedback to improve their timing, coordination, accuracy, tone, and musical expression.

My goal is to help students develop practical Guitar skills that they can confidently use for playing songs, accompanying others, performing, creating music, and continuing their musical journey.

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Rates

Rate

  • R580

Package rates

  • 5h: R2902
  • 10h: R5804

free lesson

The free first lesson with Cedric allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.

  • 1h

online

  • R580/h

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