by Glen McCarthy | Jul 22, 2013 | Classroom, Education, Principles, Tips + Tricks
The guitar is a very popular instrument and you may have a budding Eric Clapton in your class. These students can be a good resource and usually will be glad to be your assistant, either by demonstrating guitar performance techniques or assisting other students.
by Glen McCarthy | Jul 19, 2013 | Classroom, Education, Principles, Success Stories, Tips + Tricks
**true story First day classroom guitar: Student:” Mr. D., can you play “Eruption” by Eddie Van Halen?” Mr D.: “Wow, that is a pretty challenging piece! I can’t currently play that, but is it something you are interested in learning...
by Glen McCarthy | Jul 17, 2013 | Classroom, Education, Principles, Tips + Tricks
Demonstrating the Guitar for Beginning Teachers In band/orchestra classes, students rarely ask for the teacher to demonstrate the instrument. In guitar, it is expected. Assuming we are beginner classroom (guitar) teachers, how can we deflect this question? Is it okay...
by Glen McCarthy | Jul 17, 2013 | Classroom, Education, Principles, Tips + Tricks
Naming the notes at the 5th fret from the 6th string to the 1st string helps to get your bearings in 5th position. If you know the note that your 1st finger is playing, in any position, it will help you get a handle on the other notes of the scale. Remember, “ if...
by Glen McCarthy | Jul 17, 2013 | Classroom, Education, Gear, Principles, Tips + Tricks
If someone were ever to ask me, “what tool can you not live without in your classroom?” …. My number one answer would be guitars, but my close second would be capos. I’d like to share three different articles on the marvelous capo. Today...
by Glen McCarthy | Jul 15, 2013 | Classroom, Education, News, Tips + Tricks
The guitar is a very visual instrument. Unlike a band class, it is possible to see a guitar student making a mistake from a long distance away. It is necessary to listen with both ears and eyes. It is also helpful to have the “short” music stands in the classroom as...
