Guitar 🎸 lessons with
Rolando Victoria
Get a free trial lesson
Pay $0 today$57per lesson after trial
Guitar 🎸 lessons with
Rolando Victoria
Get a free trial lesson
Get a free trial lesson
Pay $0 today$57per lesson after trial✨Rolando is new on TeachMe.To – but very experienced with guitar. Satisfaction is guaranteed. If anything go sideways, we'll switch you to a different coach or give you your money back.
✨Rolando is new on TeachMe.To – but very experienced with guitar. Satisfaction is guaranteed. If anything go sideways, we'll switch you to a different coach or give you your money back.
About your guitar coach
Rolando Victoria is a seasoned guitar coach with over 30 years of playing experience and two decades of teaching at independent schools. Known for his versatile style and deep musical knowledge, Rolando specializes in both guitar technique and songwriting. His teaching approach blends strong fundamentals with creative expression, helping students develop confidence, skill, and their own unique musical voice.
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Teaches: Not specified
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: Pacifica, CA
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Years Playing: Not specified
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Beginner training plan
Your first lessonIn your very first lesson, we’ll cover the essentials to get you playing right away:
1. Getting Comfortable with the Guitar
Parts of the guitar (quick and simple)
How to hold and tune your instrument
Proper posture for easy playing
2. Your First Sounds
How to press strings correctly
Simple picking and strumming techniques
Avoiding common beginner mistakes
3. Play Your First Chords
Learn 2–3 easy chords
Smooth transitions between them
4. Your First Song 🎶
Put it all together and play a real song (simplified and fun!)
Feel the excitement of making music on day one
Lesson 11+From Lesson 11 onward, students move into a more personalized and expressive phase of playing, focusing on refining technique, expanding musical knowledge, and exploring styles they enjoy. Lessons become more tailored to individual goals, whether that’s learning favorite songs, writing music, or advancing toward intermediate skills.
* Master barre chords and more complex chord shapes
* Improve fingerpicking and strumming versatility
* Learn scales and basic lead guitar techniques
* Explore different styles (rock, pop, blues, etc.)
* Develop ear training and playing by ear
* Introduction to improvisation and soloing
* Learn full, more advanced songs
* Refine timing, dynamics, and overall musical expression
* Begin songwriting or creative exploration
* Build independence as a confident, well-rounded guitarist
Lesson 4-10From Lessons 4 through 10, students continue building skill, confidence, and musicality by expanding their chord vocabulary, improving rhythm and timing, and exploring new techniques. The focus is on playing more fluidly, learning a wider variety of songs, and beginning to develop personal style, while reinforcing good practice habits and consistency.
* Learn additional chords (including minor and 7th chords)
* Improve chord transitions with greater speed and accuracy
* Develop more advanced strumming patterns and rhythm control
* Introduction to fingerpicking basics
* Play a wider range of songs with more complexity
* Begin using dynamics (playing softer/louder for expression)
* Strengthen timing and ability to play along with music
* Introduction to simple riffs or melodies
* Build endurance and finger strength
* Grow confidence and start sounding like an independent player
Lesson 2-3In Lessons 2 and 3, students build on their foundation by improving chord transitions, learning new chords, and developing a stronger sense of rhythm and flow. The focus shifts toward making playing feel more natural and musical while introducing simple song structures and practice techniques. By this stage, students begin to play more complete songs with confidence and consistency.
* Strengthen and review basic chords
* Learn additional easy chords
* Improve chord switching and timing
* Practice basic and varied strumming patterns
* Play more complete, recognizable songs
* Learn to follow chord charts or simple tabs
* Build confidence and overall musical flow
Youth players
Working with kidsKids will start by getting comfortable with their guitar and making music right away in a fun, low-pressure way. We focus on small wins, simple songs, and building excitement.
Learn how to hold and take care of the guitar
Play easy chords with simple finger shapes
Try fun strumming patterns and rhythms
Play their first simple songs 🎶
Build confidence and enjoy making music
Working with teenagersTeens jump right into playing, learning the basics while quickly building toward real songs. The goal is to make it feel rewarding from day one.
Learn how to hold, tune, and use the guitar
Play your first chords and simple progressions
Start strumming with basic rhythm patterns
Learn your first song (modern or classic) 🎶
Build confidence and get comfortable playing
What you need to bringStudents can bring their own guitar
What I can bringI have guitars—acoustic and electric, amps and effect pedals, computers, and recording gear.
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's
why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!