Collin Young
Train with a graduate of Metalworks Institute who teaches with empathy, skill, and strong theory insight.
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Collin Young
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
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30 lessons
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20 lessons
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10 lessons
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Collin - Know your guitar teacher
I'm Collin Young, a seasoned guitar tutor with a Bachelor's degree and over 15 years of experience. My passion for music led me to explore every aspect of guitar playing, from chord progressions to fingerstyle techniques. Through personalized online lessons, I specialize in nurturing college-level students in guitar and bass guitar. With expertise in music theory, scales, and a variety of genres, I craft lessons that resonate with each student's learning style. Join me to dive into the world of music with expert guidance tailored just for you.
Collin graduated from Metalworks Institute

Your guitar teacher expertise
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Songs and Repertoire
Music theory
Chord Progressions
Guitar Techniques
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Guitar lessons quick guide
My teaching approach is rooted in empathy, musical expressiveness, and creativity. I seamlessly blend music theory, performance coaching, and personalized tutoring to elevate your learning experience. Specializing in Guitar and Bass Guitar lessons, I leverage tech tools like Amp Simulators, DAWs, and Ear Training Software for interactive online learning. Whether following A-Levels, AP Programs, or other curricula, I tailor lessons to college-level students. With over two decades of experience, I adapt lessons to suit your goals and music preferences, ensuring a supportive and engaging environment where we explore fundamentals, spark creativity, and most importantly, enjoy the musical journey together.
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Bass Guitar
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining

10 day Refund
Free Tutor Swap

Guitar concepts taught by Collin
The Role of Stress and Phrasing in Performance
Rhythmic Accuracy and Internalizing Patterns
Efficient Chord Transitions
Chord Voicing and Partial Chords
Rhythm and Timing with Swing Feel
Strumming Direction and Picking Patterns
Reading Chord Stacks and Individual Notes
Power Chords (5th Chords)
The Tutor and Student worked on guitar techniques, including rhythmic patterns (swing feel) and power chord construction and naming. They practiced identifying and forming various power chords, and then applied these concepts to song sections, focusing on chord transitions, palm muting, and rhythmic accuracy. The plan is to continue practicing the current song material in the next session.
Fretboard Navigation and Note Recognition
Swing Feel and Uneven Eighth Notes
Power Chords (5 Chords)
Palm Muting Technique
The tutor and student reviewed arpeggio technique and introduced the concept of swing feel in rhythm. They practiced constructing and playing power chords, including the challenging D5, and applied these techniques to sections of Bon Jovi songs. The session concluded with an introduction to open chord progressions and transitions for a new song.
Chord Transitions and Finger Economy
Power Chords (5 Chords)
Swing Feel in Eighth Notes
The Tutor and Student worked on guitar techniques, including understanding major and minor keys through song analysis, practicing arpeggio exercises, and learning the song "Livin' on a Prayer." They focused on chord shapes, note identification, rhythmic timing, and song structure, with the goal of playing the song cohesively.
Major vs. Minor Keys
Arpeggios: Breaking Down Chords
Rhythmic Muting Techniques
Song Structure and Repetition
The tutor and student explored the relationship between major and relative minor keys, focusing on how they share notes and chords but differ in emotional tone. They practiced playing examples of songs in both major and minor keys to identify these tonal differences and worked on guitar techniques including palm muting and strumming patterns.
Palm Muting for Rhythmic Emphasis
Relative Major and Minor Keys
Chord Progressions and Emotional Tone
Guitar Techniques: Bending and Vibrato
Learning tools used in guitar classes
PDF Sheet Music
Looping Pedals
Metronome Apps
Amp Simulators
Guitar Tuner Apps
Engaging guitar lessons
Open Q&A
Pets are welcomed
Record lessons
Weekend lessons
Note taking
Guitar lessons in cities

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