by Glen McCarthy | Mar 15, 2024 | Classroom, Education, News, Principles, Tips + Tricks, Uncategorized
I was cruising Edutopia and found a great post about a tough topic – Burnout! Burnout can be especially hard during the holiday season with so many obligations – concerts, grading, personal, etc. If you wake up and find yourself asking, “Why did I...
by Glen McCarthy | Mar 15, 2024 | Classroom, Education, Stories, Success Stories, Tips + Tricks
The Lafayette Guitar Festival got its start 3 years ago when I decided to form a rock band made up of students from my guitar classes. Tuesday Night Rock Band was formed and it is the most fun I have had in years! TNRB, as we call it, made appearances at basketball...
by Glen McCarthy | Feb 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
“But why do I have to go? School is not fun!” That quote is from a first-grade child, asking his mom why he has to go every single day to this place that he was told was going to be a lot of fun, but has not lived up to the hype. If he could articulate further, he...
by Glen McCarthy | Feb 5, 2024 | Tips + Tricks, Uncategorized
Guitar homework? Isn’t that just called…practicing? Yes, practicing the stuff you cover in class will make up a significant percentage of your students’ homework. That being said, there are other, more creative homework assignments that can help strengthen their...
by Glen McCarthy | Feb 3, 2024 | Classroom, Education, Principles, Tips + Tricks
Can you think of a sport or activity that does not benefit by a disciplined pre-activity warm-up? Take running for instance. I would like to just get out there and run, but I know if I take the time to stretch and warm-up I will have an easier and better run. On the...
