by Glen McCarthy | Feb 24, 2014 | Classroom, Education, Principles, Tips + Tricks
If used properly, reaching your students via social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+ and YouTube can boost your lessons. Kids are connected 24/7, and for most, social media is their preferred mode of contact. Follow these 8 rules of...
by Glen McCarthy | Feb 24, 2014 | Classroom, Education, Principles, Tips + Tricks
Concert field trips are supposed to be a highlight of any music class experience. The reality is often vastly different. But this, guitar educators, is avoidable! Below are 7 ways to set the stage, engage and make the experience memorable. 1. Build anticipation Img...
by Glen McCarthy | Feb 16, 2014 | Classroom, Education, Gear, Principles, Tips + Tricks
I actually see two questions here: 1.) How much do student guitars cost? 2.) How much do quality student guitars cost? The answer to question #1 is: you can find a guitar for $30-50. That’s great! Here comes the BUT, or the answer to question #2: Sometimes you...
by Glen McCarthy | Feb 16, 2014 | Classroom, Education, Gear, Principles, Tips + Tricks
So in part three of my segments on capos, I wanted to give you some tips for using capos in class (or in any situation really). There are a couple different ways I use to figure out how to use my capo properly. I like to call them the hard way and the easy way. THE...
by Glen McCarthy | Feb 10, 2014 | Classroom, Education, Gear, Principles, Tips + Tricks
You probably remember the lights go out when a substitute teacher taught your history or science class. A severely outdated movie might have come on; naps and laughter probably resulted. Don’t let time with a sub become time wasted! To avoid this outcome, arm...
by Glen McCarthy | Feb 10, 2014 | Classroom, Education, Gear, Principles, Tips + Tricks
So you’ve decided to give using capos in your class a try….Which ones do you buy? Well here is a classic case of – learn from someone else’s mistakes. I sure made a few on this subject before success. Here is my evolution through capos in my classroom. 1. The Elastic...
