by Glen McCarthy | Feb 25, 2015 | Classroom, Education, News, Principles, Tips + Tricks
I give up…It’s too cold…This winter is never going to end! When you open your door and see a wall of snow at least you have your guitar. If you’re not in Boston, you might be braving the cold and going to school. Here are a bunch of songs to...
by Glen McCarthy | Feb 25, 2015 | Classroom, Education, News, Principles, Stories, Success Stories, Tips + Tricks, Uncategorized
1. Tell us about your teaching experience? I started a HS program with two beginning guitar classes of 20 students each and after 30 years retired with 250 students playing guitar in a multi-level program. I now teach at George Mason University and at the Potomac...
by Glen McCarthy | Feb 11, 2015 | Classroom, Education, Gear, News, Principles, Stories, Tips + Tricks
As a guitar class instructor, I think the most important thing I can do is make the learning meaningful for my students. While method books are great, if I taught from page 1 to the back cover as my sole instructional method, I truly feel like I would be committing...
by Glen McCarthy | Feb 11, 2015 | Classroom, Education, Gear, News, Principles, Tips + Tricks, Uncategorized
Teaching classroom guitar is fun for kids. You play tons of music, work on getting better, learn theory and good practice habits. But, what if you want to unlock an even richer experience? You could integrate other disciplines! Bringing seemingly unrelated disciplines...
by Glen McCarthy | Feb 4, 2015 | Tips + Tricks
It’s almost Valentine’s Day and love is in the air – even in the Guitar Classroom! Guitar is a romantic instrument, especially since we can use it to accompany ourselves as we try to woo the ones we love. Best of all: there is no shortage of easy...
