--- title: "Quick Tips & Licks: Guitar & Piano Lessons in Bangalore | Taaqademy" description: "Master guitar, piano, and drums with Taaqademy. Explore our Quick Tips & Licks video lessons and book a free trial for personalized music classes in Bangalore." canonical: https://mytribe.in/taaqademy/private-music-vocal-lessons/quick-tips-licks-playitright last_updated: 2025-09-12 --- # Quick Tips & Licks: Master Your Instrument with Taaqademy Tribe Verified · Real performing mentors, not textbook chachas. By [Taaqademy](https://mytribe.in/taaqademy) · Online classes available; Studios in Yelahanka & Whitefield · ₹1,100 per 60-min session (estimate) Part of [Private Music & Vocal Lessons](https://mytribe.in/taaqademy/private-music-vocal-lessons). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/taaqademy/private-music-vocal-lessons/gallery) Need a quick boost to your playing? Our mentors break down everything from heavy riffs to piano scales in these bite-sized video lessons. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Here's our piano mentor Eldon with a very useful Thumb Rule (no thumbs on black keys!). It's simple tips like these that make a huge difference in your playing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b45d6e09-a657-4715-87e9-4d7d71ea4046) - [Video: Our piano mentor Eldon is back with a quick and easy tutorial on the chords you can use with a C Blues Scale. This is a great entry point for learning to improvise.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/517eff7a-53a4-4a73-b93c-abf1f8992c00) - [Video: A quick but useful video from our piano mentor Eldon on playing the C major scale in contrary motion. This is a great exercise for finger independence.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/153e8bed-f0cc-41d7-8949-b6fe34b859b3) - [Video: An impressive-sounding arpeggio exercise for the keyboard. I break down complex ideas into simple, playable parts in my online piano lessons.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0c9a9c8a-7ac6-4f50-b791-8e566d368f73) - [Video: A quick exercise from piano mentor Emmanuel, designed to develop flexibility and articulation with the left hand. These drills build a solid foundation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/57c619c9-d650-4615-8da5-964e4f6ec991) - [Video: Here's our keyboard mentor Joel playing a simple but cool phrase using the mixolydian scale. I introduce music theory in a fun, practical way.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a9596983-4faf-4a8e-b8f6-1ed2d478cf62) - [Video: Our piano mentor Immanuel with an excellent little drill on playing the C Diminished 7th arpeggio. This is great for building dexterity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c52fd866-0011-4a3b-8e55-fa958cd3a65e) - [Video: Here's the inimitable Viki with another blazing-fast guitar lick that you can learn. My short instruction videos are perfect for learning new techniques.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2cb3e359-5511-4903-8227-c2fe72794ed8) - [Video: Resident guitar ace Viki is back with a nifty little guitar picking exercise. This selective economy picking will definitely turn heads.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/46303738-1b02-4764-9f77-3e7ed37000df) - [Video: This hybrid picking lick from Viki may seem tough, but if you follow the instructions, it's very doable. I break down advanced guitar techniques step-by-step.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ee2dbf3c-a27f-4f13-a621-97c485472cfe) - [Video: Here's our very own Joey Sharma with a cool lesson on the half-whole diminished scale. Not for the faint-hearted, but we're here to guide you.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/35bdece0-c126-4eb1-b88a-ac88fbc22363) - [Video: Our resident jazz head Joey, with a little lick-lesson. These small ideas can open up your guitar improvisation in a big way.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/751d49a4-c318-435e-88fe-1703e2bf755f) - [Video: The inimitable Joey Sharma with a superb little idea for guitar improvisers, focusing on an interesting E7 line.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e514767a-4d71-46e7-b169-f88c44d02bc3) - [Video: Our guitar mentor Vikas taking you through a cool 'galloping' riff, a la Iron Maiden. Learn the signature sounds of your favorite metal bands.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c0095b21-6def-4ea8-80b9-2b929a1d65ac) - [Video: Here's our guitar mentor Vikas demonstrating the very cool Phrygian Dominant scale. It's a great scale for adding some exotic flavor to your solos.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d19626f7-ac7b-4e86-b550-70f95c47fcc4) - [Video: Our drum mentor Akshay, going through a simple way to improve mobility around the drum kit. These exercises are fundamental for smooth playing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/667aa245-4c3e-4935-b9c6-6631fd5df74e) - [Video: Drumming hotshot Akshay with a great lesson on developing independence. This one is for our intermediate and advanced students looking for a challenge.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ec93181a-e5be-4073-97ac-c294ad0c016f) - [Video: Our very own Govind with an excellent video on Drumming Rudiments. Mastering these is the key to clean and precise drumming.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f2d2c631-31a5-4464-8ff5-f817c5d38de0) - [Video: Here's our vocal mentor Isha showing us the Harmonic Minor Scale. Understanding scales is crucial for singers to improve their pitch and improvisation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3b22e75f-fa86-4216-95e0-20ca83f1de95) - [Video: Vocal mentor Isha with a quick but complete explanation of the Natural Minor Scale. Sing along and train your ear!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/82064987-cad8-454a-8b70-24e902e87217) ## About Quick Tips & Licks: #PlayItRight Ever struggled with thumb placement on a piano scale or finding the right flow for a tricky guitar lick? In these clips, I show you the exact hacks my students use to level up fast. No theory overkill, just practical fixes you can apply in your next practice session to sound cleaner and tighter. ### Music Isn't Meant to be Stuffy I believe music education should be about *sakkath majja* (super fun) and actual stage experience. These quick clips are my way of bringing the jam room to your screen. Whether you're in Basavanna Nagar or sitting in a home office in Boston, the technique matters more than the location. ### Why These Licks Work * **Practical Over Theoretical:** My mentors—like Eldon, Viki, and Joey—are active, gigging musicians. When they show a 'no-thumb' rule for piano or an economy picking pattern for guitar, it’s not from a textbook. It’s what they use every time they walk on stage at venues like Jagriti Theatre. * **Small Bites, Big Impact:** We break down complex concepts into manageable chunks. You won't find 40-minute theory dumps here. You'll find usable, musical phrases that you can play immediately. ### What You Can Learn With Us These clips are just a trailer for what happens in my 1:1 sessions. If you're serious about taking things further, I offer: * **Personalized Coaching:** From Metallica-style riffs to Trinity College exam prep, I match you with a mentor who actually plays your genre. * **Flexible Hybrid Learning:** Can't make it to my Yelahanka or Whitefield studios? Hop on an online 1:1 session. We keep the audio quality high and the stress levels low. * **Performance Ready:** I don't just teach you to play; I teach you to perform. Every student gets a chance to shine at my weekly recitals and festival showcases. Ready to stop watching videos and start playing for real? Let’s get to work. ## About Taaqademy I'm Taaqademy, a wild bunch of musicians who decided music lessons shouldn't feel like detention. My mentors are all active, gigging players, so when you learn a lick or a scale here, you’re learning what actually works on stage. 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