Richard Ricardo
Unlock you singing, guitar playing, and drums potential with engaging lessons blending theory, performance, and ear training.
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Richard Ricardo
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
20% off
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30 lessons
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20 lessons
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10 lessons
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Richard - Know your guitar teacher
I'm Richard Ricardo, a Bachelors-educated guitar tutor and RockSchool U.K. drums grade 8 with over 20 years of experience. I specialize in personalized guitar lessons for beginners, intermediates, adults, and even kids. My lessons cover acoustic guitar, electric guitar, Bass guitar, and general guitar subjects. How to read chord charts, rhythm patterns, tablature reading, exercises, solo playing, scale and modes, solo playing, and improvising on guitar. I also do voice lessons, teaching the students how to improve their singing by doing vocal exercises to strengthen their voice, improve techniques, and ear training. Drums lessons you will learn how to read and count notes that you will use to play and learn different kinds of beat being used to play songs. Ear training, play along with music and exercises for hands and feet8.
Your guitar teacher expertise
Chord Progressions
Songs and Repertoire
Chords and Rhythms
Guitar Techniques
Guitar for beginners
Fingerstyle
Music theory
Learner for guitar lessons
Guitar for adults
Guitar for intermediate
Guitar for advanced
Guitar for kids
Guitar for beginners
Guitar lessons quick guide
In my personalized tutoring approach, I seamlessly integrate theory, ear training, performance coaching, and technique enhancement to offer engaging and effective lessons. Specializing in Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, Bass guitar, Drums, and Singing, I cater to a diverse audience of 50 plus students, including beginners, intermediates, adults, and kids. By leveraging a blend of online platforms like Skype, Zoom, and Google meet, along wi8h offline tools such as music sheets and interactive apps, I create interactive lessons that resonate with each students learning style. My methodology strengths lie in fostering a deep understanding of musical concepts, enhancing technical skills, and instilling confidence in my students musical abilities, ensuring their success and growth in their musical journey as a Singer, drummer, or guitarist.
Rated 5 stars for engaging guitar lessons
94% students find the lessions fun, focused, and easy to follow
Highly trusted guitar teacher by parents
87% parents find real musical growth and stronger focus at home
Focus on core guitar skills
93% Students report clear progress in chords, strumming, and transitions
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Bass 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 Richard
The tutor provided instruction on vocal techniques, focusing on pitch placement (chest, front, head tones) and the importance of increasing volume for higher notes. The student practiced vocal exercises and a chosen song, while technical audio issues were troubleshooted. The student enrolled in lessons and received their first assignment to practice and submit an audio recording of a song.
Vocal Placement: Chest
Front
and Head Tones
The Importance of Volume for High Notes
Octave in Singing
Vocal Exercises and Song Practice
The student and tutor worked on vocal techniques, focusing on pitch control, vocal placement (head tone, chest tone, front tone), and falsetto. The student practiced applying these techniques to several songs, with assignments including improving front tone usage in "Japanese Denim" and "Eleg," and developing chest tone and vibrato in "My Way."
Vocal Placement: Front Tone vs. Chest Tone
Falsetto Control and Consistency
Vibrato Application and Feel
Vocal Adjustments for Song Dynamics
Vocal Placement and Resonance
Vocal Sirens and Scales
Dynamic Range and Song Interpretation
Vibrato Application
The tutor worked with the student on vocal technique, focusing on head tone, vocal sirens, and pitch control, and then applied these concepts to the songs "Euphoria" and "Less of You." The session also included an introduction to the song "Elegy," highlighting advanced vocal techniques and control exercises, with the student encouraged to continue practicing falsetto and dynamic shifts.
Vocal Placement and Register Shifting
Falsetto and Vocal Quality Control
Vocal Swelling and Melodic Flow
Pitch Accuracy and Maintaining Notes
The tutor and student worked on vocal exercises and song performance, focusing on improving high note production, volume, and intensity. The student practiced applying vocal techniques such as head tone and vibrato to specific songs, with assignments to consistently practice these techniques and use a speaker for louder practice.
Vocal Intensity and Loudness
Vocal Placement and Resonance (Chest
Front
Head Tone)
Vibrato and Sustain
Vocal Stamina and Breath Support
The student and tutor worked on vocal technique, focusing on hitting high notes with adequate volume and clarity, and practicing vibrato. They reviewed vocal exercises and analyzed songs by Mariah Carey and Florence + The Machine, with the student assigned to record and submit their singing of these songs for further assessment.
Vibrato: Enhancing Vocal Expression
Practice Environment and Dynamics
Falsetto vs. Chest/Head Voice
Belting: Singing Loudly and Confidently
Vocal Placement: Chest
Front
and Head Tone
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Metronome Apps
PDF Sheet Music
DAWs
Amp Simulators
Backing Track Libraries
Engaging guitar lessons
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Weekend lessons
Parent feedback
Open Q&A
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