CONVENIENT ONLINE GUITAR LESSONS
Beginner guitar lessons are taught live online through either Zoom or Skype. To see the requirements for these lessons see Online Guitar Lesson Requirements.
TIME
COMMITMENT
Lessons fit the student’s schedule and can be booked according to the goals of the student. Sanel recommends 30-minutes per week for the absolute beginner.
EXCELLENT RAPPORT WITH STUDENTS
Sanel loves to teach! He desires to make every lesson enjoyable for his students. As a result, Sanel has many students that have been with him for over 5 years.
SPECIALIZED TEACHING APPROACH
Sanel view’s each student as unique. Each lesson is intuitively planned and customized according to the individual needs and abilities of the student.
DIGITAL PRACTICE
TRACKING
After each lesson, the student’s private practice tracking Google Sheet will be updated with key concepts to practice from the lesson.
PRIVATE LESSON FINANCIAL INVESTMENT
Personalized guitar lessons with Sanel are $40 (CAD) per 30-minutes. Payment can be received through Interac e-Transfer or PayPal, prior to the lesson.
PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION & FEEDBACK
Every lesson provides an opportunity for the student to learn new concepts, review past concepts, ask questions, and receive judgment free feedback.
GUITAR THEORY & EXAMS
Students are encouraged to take guitar exams to further develop their self-confidence and a sense of achievement.
GROUP LESSON FINANCIAL INVESTMENT
The Absolute Beginner Guitar Program (Stage 1 and 2) is based on Sanel's Authentic Guitar Method. The Authentic Guitar Method is a method that leads the guitar student from knowing absolutely nothing about guitar to gaining the knowledge and technique to read music and interpret music compositions (repertoire).
Absolute Beginner Stage 1
In Stage 1, the focus is on developing a strong core foundation with the right-hand connection, reading rhythm, and musical notation.
Students will learn how to:
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Tune and all the necessary knowledge of guitar anatomy
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Hold the guitar properly with an aid of a guitar support
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Relate the musical staff to the open strings on the guitar
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Correctly connect with the right hand to the strings
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Write musical notation
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Read rhythmic notation
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Read musical notation
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Read preliminary dynamics and explore them with the right hand
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Explore the guitar timbre (sound colour) with the right hand
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Play along with backing tracks
Absolute Beginner Stage 2
In Stage 2, the focus is on developing a strong core foundation with the left-hand connection, rhythm, musical notation, and dynamics
Students will learn how to:
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Correctly establish the left-hand position
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Explore the Vth (5th) fret position on the fretboard
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Correctly connect and press (fret) on the string with the left hand
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Relate each note on the fretboard to the music staff notes
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Read more dynamic markings and how to use them in your own compositions
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Start phrasing a melody
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Play along to a backing track
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Read and write more complex music compositions (melodies)
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Explore how to practice
This will all be done with compositions already prepared. Also, the students will have the opportunity to compose their own melodies and exercises that they’re proud to share with their family and friends.
Students are encouraged to explore exams and performance opportunities after their absolute beginner core foundations are done.
Beyond Absolute Beginner
Additionally, Sanel also teaches up to Grade 6 RCM (Royal Conservatory of Music) and up to Advanced Theory. For more information about these extra programs and how they can meet your specific needs please contact Sanel here.
THE AUTHENTIC APPROACH
What Are Authentic Guitar Lessons?
Authentic guitar lessons are guitar lessons focused on developing correct guitar foundation for beginner kids and adults.
Students are able to incorporate this foundation into whichever style they choose to pursue later on (blues, jazz, country, etc.).
There is NO chords and there is no strumming.
And there is no playing with a pick.
Connection to the guitar is very tactile with both left and right hands, and fingertips.
The guitar becomes an extension of student's expression. They get to establish their own authentic connection to the guitar.
This creates an awesome way to learn and benefits the student by helping to build self-confidence and self-expression!
SKYPE GUITAR LESSONS / ZOOM GUITAR LESSONS
Remote Guitar Lesson Requirements
Internet Connection
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For an excellent experience, a high-speed internet connection is best.
Remote Video Software
Webcam and Microphone (or a Laptop)
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Either a webcam and microphone, or a laptop, is required.
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No iPhones or iPads (because they cannot be tilted like a laptop).
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Please be located in a quiet space for the lesson (i.e. minimal background noise).
Guitar
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A Classical Guitar with nylon strings is the best guitar for beginners as it is easier on the hands and fingertips.
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If possible, please tune the guitar prior to the lesson.
Parent / Adult Helper (if applicable)
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Children must be accompanied by an adult during the first few lessons (and to help with setup).
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See my blog post for more information: How Parents Can Support Their Child In Online Guitar Lessons
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The parent may be asked to assist the child throughout the online guitar lesson.
Printer and Binder
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Some worksheets and lesson materials will need to be printed.
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Worksheet and lesson materials will need to be stored in the binder.
Payment Policy
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Payment must be received prior to the lesson.
Questions?
Contact Sanel here.