1st lesson free
Ritu
- Rate J$5,388
- Response 1h
J$5,388/hr
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1st lesson free
- Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Bass guitar
- Classical Guitar
- Jazz Guitar
Passionate Guitar Tutor with 14 years of experience and a Master's in Guitar Performance. Helping students master acoustic techniques, fingerpicking, chords, rhythm, and musical expression.
- Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Bass guitar
- Classical Guitar
- Jazz Guitar
Lesson location
About Ritu
Teaching Guitar has allowed me to combine two things I truly value: music and education. I have 14 years of tutoring experience and teach High School and College students. During this time, I have successfully taught around 300-350 students, and this has become one of the proudest milestones in my career.
I believe a good tutor should inspire students as much as they teach them. My purpose is to make Guitar learning approachable, enjoyable, and useful. I want students to feel confident enough to ask questions, make mistakes, experiment with music, and continue learning even when a technique feels challenging.
My teaching begins with understanding the student. I consider their current experience, musical interests, strengths, challenges, and goals. Based on this, I plan lessons that help them make steady progress. I teach essential Guitar skills such as chords, scales, rhythm, strumming, finger exercises, music theory, song learning, and performance preparation.
I use demonstrations and practical activities to help students understand concepts clearly. Instead of rushing through topics, I give students time to practice and repeat techniques until they become comfortable. I also use songs as learning tools because students often feel more motivated when they can hear and see the purpose of a skill.
One of my most important career achievements has been teaching 300-350 students. This experience has taught me how to communicate with different learners and how to adjust my methods when a student needs additional support. The progress of my students has strengthened my passion for education.
I believe confidence is an important part of musical development. Some students may know the correct technique but hesitate to perform because they are afraid of mistakes. I encourage them to practice in a positive environment and gradually build their confidence.
My teaching philosophy is simple: understand the student, explain clearly, practice patiently, and celebrate progress. I want students to develop strong Guitar skills while also becoming disciplined, creative, and independent learners.
Every student has potential, and I enjoy helping them discover it. I look forward to continuing my career as a Guitar tutor and inspiring more High School and College students to enjoy music and reach their goals.
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- Beginner
- Advanced
- Children
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levels :
Beginner
Advanced
Children
ABRSM Grades 1-3
ABRSM Grades 4-5
ABRSM Grades 6-7
FRSM
ABRSM Grade 8 - ARSM
LRSM
LRSM Teaching & DipABRSM Teaching
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My Guitar teaching method is designed to support students from beginner level to more advanced stages. I focus on building a strong foundation first and then gradually developing more complex skills according to the student's goals.
I use communication to understand what each student wants from Guitar lessons. Some students may want to learn songs for enjoyment, while others may want to perform, write songs, improve technique, or study music more deeply. I use this information to plan suitable lessons.
Adaptation to learning styles is a key part of my approach. I use visual demonstrations, listening activities, chord charts, written explanations, and hands-on exercises. I make sure students understand each skill before moving forward.
I connect lessons to real-life examples and case studies so that students understand how their skills are used outside the lesson. For example, I demonstrate how rhythm guitar works in a band, how chord changes are used when accompanying a singer, and how scales can be applied to solos and improvisation.
Depending on the student's level, I teach chords, strumming, rhythm, picking, fingerstyle, scales, lead guitar, improvisation, music theory, ear training, songwriting, and performance skills. Related areas include Music Theory, Songwriting, Ear Training, Rhythm, Music Appreciation, and Basic Music Production Concepts where relevant.
For beginners, I focus on posture, basic chords, simple rhythms, timing, and enjoyable songs. For experienced students, I can focus more on advanced techniques, improvisation, theory, musical expression, and performance.
I use regular practice goals and constructive feedback to help students improve. My goal is to make learning structured but enjoyable and help each student develop confidence, independence, creativity, and strong guitar skills.
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Rate
- J$5,388
Pack prices
- 5h: J$25
- 10h: J$50
free lessons
The first free lesson with Ritu will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- J$5,388/h
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