Raine Stern
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Raine Stern
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
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Raine - Know your guitar teacher
With over 8 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in music, I'm Raine Stern, your go-to guitar tutor. Specializing in chord progressions, fingerstyle, and music theory, I offer personalized lessons in acoustic, classical, and electric guitar for students of all levels. From kids to adults, beginners to advanced players, I cater to your unique learning needs. Whether you're mastering scales or exploring new strumming techniques, I'm here to guide you every strum of the way. Let's jam together and unlock your full potential on the guitar!
Meet Raine
Your guitar teacher expertise
Chord Progressions
Songs and Repertoire
Guitar for beginners
Ear training
Chords and Rhythms
Learner for guitar lessons
Guitar for kids
Guitar for beginners
Home schooled
ASD
Learning Disabilities
Guitar for advanced
ADHD
Guitar for intermediate
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
All Levels
Guitar for adults
Guitar lessons quick guide
My teaching approach is a harmonious blend of empathy, technical focus, creativity, theory integration, and sight reading. Specializing in Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, and Classical Guitar, I cater to a diverse audience of 100+ students encompassing kids, beginners, intermediates, advanced players, and adults. I utilize a range of tech tools like Amp Simulators, DAWs, and Metronome Apps to enhance the learning experience. While following a tailored curriculum based on various standards like A-Levels, AP Program, and IB, I focus on personalized teaching methods that nurture individual growth and skill development. From mastering chords to improvising, my methodology emphasizes building a solid foundation while encouraging self-expression and musical exploration. Let's strum our way to musical excellence together!
Lessons that match student goals
Covers rock, pop, or acoustic based on what students love
Boosts confidence in shy learners
88% parents notice improved self-esteem and stage presence
Step-by-step guitar classes tracking
86% students see clear milestones across levels
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Classical Guitar
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining
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Guitar concepts taught by Raine
The tutor and student reviewed guitar practice, focusing on techniques within "Crazy Train" and "Back in Black." They introduced new song suggestions and dedicated significant time to practicing the "staircase" warm-up exercise for finger dexterity and alternate picking, before beginning to break down the "Riff Raff" song.
Riff Analysis & Tablature Interpretation
Picking Technique & Pick Angle
The Staircase Exercise
The tutor and student worked on learning guitar riffs and song sections, focusing on "Sunshine of Your Love," "Ready Made," and the pre-solo section of "Master of Puppets." They practiced specific techniques, chord voicings, and riff patterns, with the student to practice the learned chords and order of operations for "Master of Puppets" as homework.
Guitar Riff Construction: 'Sunshine of Your Love'
Power Chords and Distortion in 'Ready Made'
Chord Progressions and Their Application in 'Master of Puppets'
Guitar Solo Techniques: Repetition and Bends
The student and tutor worked on advanced guitar techniques, specifically dissecting challenging riffs from "Turn It Again." They focused on precise muting, rhythmic accuracy, and understanding complex tab notation, with a plan to develop the student's improvisational vocabulary by emulating vocal melodies.
The "Muting" Technique in Guitar Riffs
Navigating Complex Guitar Tabs: Bends and Notation
Developing Guitar Vocabulary: Beyond the Pentatonic Scale
The tutor guided the student in learning several blues guitar riffs and turnarounds, aiming to expand their musical vocabulary. They practiced specific licks, discussed their theoretical underpinnings like the use of blues notes and chromaticism, and planned to integrate them into improvisational playing. The student will continue practicing these new techniques.
The 'Eminem' Lick
Blues Turnarounds
The 'Walk Down' Riff
The Power of the Blue Note
Bending Techniques
The student and tutor worked on guitar technique, focusing on finger exercises like the 'X staircase' for mobility and practicing specific riffs such as the 'Peter Gun' theme and 'Sunshine of Your Love'. They also explored technical aspects of online learning tools and discussed strategies for practicing songs with backing tracks.
Guitar Pick Selection and Its Impact
Guitar String Brightness and Aging
Understanding Musical Time Signatures and Rhythm
The X Staircase Guitar Exercise
The student and tutor worked on bass guitar techniques, focusing on finger placement, muting, and efficient hand movements while learning the song "Mama Mia." They also touched upon the cognitive benefits of playing music and reviewed practice strategies for scales. Future lessons will focus on groove and more advanced techniques.
Neuroplasticity and the Benefits of Music for Brain Health
Developing Muscle Memory and Playing 'Eyes Closed'
The Role of Groove and Feel in Bass Playing
Muting Techniques for Clarity
Finger Placement and Reach Optimization
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Amp Simulators
Metronome Apps
Guitar Tuner Apps
PDF Sheet Music
Looping Pedals
Engaging guitar lessons
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