by Glen McCarthy | Jun 4, 2014 | Classroom, Education, Gear, News, Principles, Tips + Tricks
Img – MattsMacintosh Coming up with new and exciting ways to deliver lessons is part of your job as a music teacher. But even the most innovative teachers occasionally get bored of their own material, or simply run out of time. Don’t worry; there’s an app for...
by Glen McCarthy | May 12, 2014 | Classroom, Education, News, Success Stories, Tips + Tricks
On the fence about attending a Teaching Guitar Workshop? Need a little convincing? OK, we got it. Check out these six reasons why Teaching Guitar Workshops are the way to go for professional development this summer! Sign up for a Teaching Guitar Workshop and...
by Glen McCarthy | May 7, 2014 | Classroom, Education, News, Principles, Tips + Tricks, Uncategorized
The Guitar is an instrument for boys, right?…I don’t think so! The women listed below are guitar heroines that can inspire guitar players every bit as much as Hendrix, Clapton, and Segovia. And, each is worthy of her own lesson! 1. Emily Remler Emily...
by Glen McCarthy | Apr 26, 2014 | Classroom, Education, Gear, News, Tips + Tricks, Uncategorized
Some days it’s hard to be a music teacher. Class got cut short; your students were in space; you left your lesson plan at home. In times like these you need a little something to make you smile and remind you why you’re here in the first place: you really, really like...
by Glen McCarthy | Mar 24, 2014 | Classroom, Education, Gear, News, Tips + Tricks
In the last 10 years, not only has the guitar gained popularity amongst the general public who play or want to learn to play this fine stringed instrument; the guitar has experienced unprecedented growth in classroom instructional programs within America’s...
by Glen McCarthy | Mar 24, 2014 | Classroom, Education, News, Tips + Tricks
What was that dark shadow? Did you hear that piercing screech?! You don’t need an excuse like Halloween to plan a scary guitar class. Having a scary themed concert is sure to perk up even the most listless student and focus your lesson. Here’s how to make it happen*:...
