1^st lesson free

Emily

Rate $56
Response 1h

$56/h

1^st lesson free

Guitar
Bass guitar
Ukulele
Double bass

Passionate guitar tutor with 7 years of experience in acoustic strumming and rhythm—perfect for beginners eager to play their favorite songs quickly.

Guitar
Bass guitar
Ukulele
Double bass

Lesson location

- At Emily's house: Edmonton
- online
- at home or in a public place : will travel up to 20 km from Edmonton

About Emily

My teaching philosophy centers on creating a personalized guitar learning experience that balances technical proficiency with creative expression. I work with students at all levels and tailor lessons to fit your skills, musical tastes, and aspirations. I emphasize developing essential guitar techniques—chord changes, finger dexterity, strumming, scales, and rhythm—always connected to songs and genres that excite you, so learning stays relevant and motivating.

I incorporate improvisation, songwriting, ear training, and music theory to ensure lessons are comprehensive and engaging. Technology like looping pedals and recording apps is a key part of my approach, encouraging creativity and providing instant feedback and progress tracking. For example, a student new to songwriting wrote and performed several original pieces within a year, highlighting how combining technical work and creativity fosters growth and confidence.

We collaborate on setting achievable goals and designing personalized practice routines that avoid monotony and focus on meaningful musical development. Tone and emotional expression are priorities: I guide you in phrasing, dynamics, articulation, and touch to develop an authentic and compelling sound. Whether your focus is folk fingerpicking, jazzy chords, shoegaze textures, or pop melodies, I help you refine your tone and style. My lessons provide a supportive, inspiring space where you feel free to explore, take risks, and discover your full musical potential.

About the lesson

Teaching guitar is a deeply rewarding process that I approach with the goal of building a supportive, encouraging space where students can grow their technical skills and develop their unique musical voice. We start by mastering foundational elements such as proper posture, finger placement, chord transitions, and strumming techniques, always integrated with songs and genres that inspire the student—whether blues, rock, folk, pop, or other styles.

I emphasize applied music theory to deepen students’ understanding of chord progressions, scales, rhythm, and song structure, helping them connect theory with practice and enhance their musical intuition. Communication is paramount in my teaching; I break down complex ideas into manageable parts, encourage questions, and tailor lessons to accommodate individual learning styles and goals—whether visual, auditory, or kinesthetic. To keep lessons engaging and effective, I incorporate tools such as backing tracks, metronome exercises, rhythmic drills, and visual aids that promote active participation and steady progress.

Guitar playing should be a joyful, creative outlet, not a source of frustration, so I share inspiring stories of guitarists who have faced challenges and persevered, fostering resilience and motivation. Beyond technical skills, I focus on tone shaping, improvisation, sight-reading, performance readiness, and efficient practice habits to equip students with a comprehensive skill set. Whether playing casually or preparing for a live show, my mission is to nurture confidence, passion, and artistic expression through patient, personalized instruction.

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5 h: $280
10 h: $560

online

$56/h

free lessons

This first lesson offered with Emily will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

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Passionate guitar tutor with 7 years of experience in acoustic strumming and rhythm—perfect for beginners eager to play their favorite songs quickly.

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Passionate guitar tutor with 7 years of experience in acoustic strumming and rhythm—perfect for beginners eager to play their favorite songs quickly.

Lesson location

About Emily

About the lesson

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Rate

Pack rates

online

free lessons

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Esme

Ava

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Dahlia

Dorothy

Kelli

Josie

Kathi

Debra

Dreama

Ronan

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